The Conservation Euro
Your contribution to nature
Nature and species conservation are crucial aspects of the modern age, and they are of global significance for society. We have been supporting selected species conservation projects for many years.
With the introduction of the Conservation Euro in December 2018, we have been able to increase our commitment in this area considerably and make a significant contribution to protecting endangered species and conservation areas.
The proceeds from the Conservation Euro enable Dresden Zoo to support nature and species conservation – both globally and here in the local area. By making a voluntary donation with the Conservation Euro, you too can become a species conservationist and help protect endangered wildlife and their habitats. In 2024 alone, 339,201 euros was raised. Our deepest thanks therefore go out to you – our visitors – for joining us on this journey and working alongside us to protect nature and biodiversity.
Overview of donation distribution in 2025
| NGO | received donation 2020 | Picture |
Big Life FoundationProtecting large animals in East Africa | 35,000 euro
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Bukit Tigapuluh NationalparkConservation project in Sumatra | 35,000 euro
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Mountain pastures in the Eastern ErzgebirgeNature conservation on our doorstep | 20,000 euro
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Hoofed mountain animals in Central AsiaZGAP project for the protection of markhor, Marco Polo sheep and other native hoofed animals | 25,000 euro
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Sphenisco e.V.Protecting Humboldt penguins | 25,000 euro
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Snow Leopard TrustProtecting snow leopards | 35,000 euro
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Tomistoma Task ForceProtecting false gharials | 5,000 euro
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Asociación Armonia Bolivien | 22,000 euro |  |
Vulture Conversation FoundationProtecting European vulture species | 35,000 euro
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Stiftung Artenschutzfoundation for species conservation | 35,000 euro |  |
Endangered Primate Rescue CenterConservation of langurs in Vietnam | 20,000 euro |  |
Other beneficiaries:Red Panda Network (5,000 euro), Giraffe Conversation Foundation (5,000 euro), Prigen Breeding Ark (5,500 euro), Rettet den Drill e.V. (2,500 euro), Zootier des Jahres (5,000 euro) | 25,500 euro |  |
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