SAFE Species Programs
Saving Animals from Extinction
Saving Animals from Extinction (SAFE) focuses on the collective expertise within AZA accredited zoos and aquariums and leverages their massive audiences to save species.
- North American Turtle (Founding Member)
- Radiated Tortoise (Founding Member)
- Monarch Butterfly (Founding Member)
- American Red Wolf
- Cuban Crocodile (Founding Member)
- African Lion
- North American Songbird
- Gorilla
- African Painted Dog
- Giraffe
- Chimpanzee
- Red Panda
SAFE is a Framework That Protects Threatened Animals
How SAFE Helps
SAFE species are at risk of extinction and need our help. AZA member institutions are working together alongside their partners to help save these animals.
SAFE:
- Builds on established recovery plans and history of commitment.
- Prioritizes collaboration among AZA member institutions.
- Implements strategic conservation and stakeholder engagement activities.
- Measures and reports conservation progress.