Wildlife

In 2018, the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) elevated the reticulated giraffe from Vulnerable to Endangered status, reflecting a population decline of about 80% over the previous 30 years.

Palm Beach Zoo joined other AZA institutions (including Houston Zoo, Phoenix Zoo and Denver Zoo) in supporting the Somali Giraffe Project. The Project works closely with the Kenya Wildlife Service on conservation and recovery of reticulated giraffes, which are now only found in pockets of Kenya and Somalia.

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Together with our Zoo, we are saving species and changing lives. Our combined impact will be profound.”

Deborah Dauman Gala Chair

To protect most species, we must understand how they are using wild spaces. Giraffes are experiencing similar pressures as Florida wildlife. Just as we track swallow-tailed kites and Florida panthers, we now provide satellite-tracking devices for giraffes to the Somali Giraffe Project. The devices track the movement of giraffes and return valuable data that will help inform future strategies for wildlife protection.

These spectacular animals captivate people with their otherworldly appearance and sweet demeanor. It is our great hope that these gentle giants will inspire you to act, too. While Palm Beach Zoo & Conservation Society works hard to take care of species at the Zoo and in the wild, our most important “animal” is YOU.

“ Zoos are a place of peace and refuge. Saving wildlife is important to my family, and I am excited about the future of Palm Beach Zoo.”

Suzanne Johnson Gala Chair

“ For more than 50 years, our Zoo has been committed to nature and to our community in bringing wild and wonder-fi l led experiences to the Palm Beaches.”

Thomas C. Quick Board of Directors

We exist to connect people with nature; provide transformative, life-changing experiences; and ultimately move humans to action.

Changing lives and saving wildlife requires a Bold Vision and a big plan. We have both. The Zoo of the Future is emerging in Palm Beach with exciting changes and wildlife connections within our grasp.

Through connection, caring and conservation, we will compel guests to become an even greater force for precious creatures by getting nose-to-whiskers close to wildlife. The more we do here, the more we can do for them in the wild.

Live lightly on this planet. Join the Zoo in our conservation efforts, and enjoy the nature that makes Palm Beach one of the best places to live.

“ Thank you to Palm Beach Zoo and all of you for saving giraffes in Africa. The wildlife-saving work you and I are doing together also protects other animals like cheetahs in Kenya. Thank you for being great wildlife-conservation heroes.”

Dr. Abdullahi Hussein Ali 2022 National Geographic ® Grantee and Somali Giraffe Project Manager

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