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 Rewilding

The sequel to American Humane’s award-winning documentary, Escape from Extinction, introduces rewildinga proven method for sustainable conservation that has the potential to bring back hundreds of thousands of species from the brink of extinction.

Narrated by Academy Award winner Meryl Streep, the film follows tireless conservation efforts of leading organizations implementing rewilding practices across a diverse array of species in equally diverse environments.

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News & Updates

Global Humane Awards Dr. Arnaud Desbiez with the 2024 Wolfgang Kiessling International Prize for Species Conservation

WASHINGTON, D.C., September 26, 2024 — Global Humane has awarded Dr. Arnaud Desbiez, President and Founder of the Wild Animal Conservation Institute (ICAS) in Brazil, with the 2024 Wolfgang Kiessling International Prize for Species Conservation. Desbiez has dedicated his life to creating a more harmonious coexistence between people and bio This award was created in honor of Wolfgang F. Kiessling,…
September 26, 2024

Cologne Zoo Achieves Certification from the Global Humane Certified™ Program for High Standards Toward Animal Safety, Welfare and Wellbeing

WASHINGTON, D.C., July 22, 2024 — Global Humane, the international arm of American Humane, the leading national animal welfare organization in the United States and the world’s largest certifier of animal welfare facilities, today announced that Cologne Zoo has achieved Global Humane Certified™ recognition for its high standards in the care and treatment of animals. Cologne Zoo is the first…
July 22, 2024