Conservation

Conservation

Preserving the rich web of life essential to the survival of all the creatures of Earth

Humane Conservation™ is a certification program of American Humane, the first national humane organization in America and the world’s largest certifier of the welfare and humane treatment of animals in working and other environments. When you see the Humane Conservation program’s Humane Certified™ logo, be assured that the facility meets our high standards of animal care.


The Kiessling Prize

The Wolfgang Kiessling International Prize is an annually bestowed global award, dedicated to bringing worldwide attention and support to significant achievements in the field of conservation practice, theory, and research that add substantially to humankind’s efforts and knowledge for the benefit of all life on Earth.

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Escape from Extinction

American Humane’s inaugural 90-minute documentary throws a vitally important spotlight on critical efforts that may be among the last, best chances to save one million species on the verge of a catastrophic mass extinction.

Narrated by Academy Award, Tony and Emmy-Award-winner Helen Mirren, the film examines the work of the major zoological organizations that are racing against the clock to preserve the million species disappearing in today’s Sixth Mass Extinction.

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News & Updates

American Humane Awards its Coveted Animal Welfare Certification™ to the World-Famous Budweiser Clydesdales and Dalmatians of Anheuser-Busch.

WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, September 20, 2023 — American Humane, the world’s largest certifier of animal welfare practices, today announced the certification of the iconic Budweiser Clydesdales and Dalmatians of Anheuser-Busch. The distinction of American Humane Certified™ identifies that Anheuser-Busch has met American Humane’s comprehensive, science-based standards for animal welfare and humane treatment of animals. “There are few animals as…
September 20, 2023

Global Humane Awards Prof. Theo B. Pagel with the 2023 Wolfgang Kiessling International Prize for Species Conservation

WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, September 13, 2023 — Global Humane has awarded Prof. Theo B. Pagel, CEO of the Cologne Zoo in Germany, with the 2023 Wolfgang Kiessling International Prize for Species Conservation. This award was created in honor of Wolfgang F. Kiessling, the founder of Loro Parque and a global leader in conservation. Global Humane’s Wolfgang Kiessling International Prize for Species…
September 13, 2023