The San Diego Zoo Institute for Conservation Research

As we look forward to the 20th Anniversary of The Legacy in 2021, we will celebrate all that the San Diego Zoo Institute for Conservation Research is doing to ensure the future of habitats around the world.

Institute Mission

We generate, share, and apply scientific knowledge vital to the conservation of animals, plants, and habitats worldwide. We help shape the vision of San Diego Zoo Global to lead the fight against extinction.

Conservation Values

We act with integrity because it is fundamental to our success and ability to inspire.

We respect the natural world because we appreciate the complexity and interdependence of the web of life and our place within it.

We nurture partnerships because this will amplify our collective conservation impact.

We are innovative and adaptable because conservation challenges and opportunities are constantly changing.

We stay relentlessly focused on our mission and vision because the acceleration of species extinction demands our unwavering attention.

We commit to self-reflection and evaluation of our conservation impact because continuous improvement and learning are essential to our success.

We take risks and make bold choices because this will lead to future success in saving species.