In 1967, Dian Fossey built a camp among Rwanda's gorillas and spent almost 18 years there; the population she fought for now exceeds 1,000

Few conservation stories are as compelling as the pioneering work carried out in the volcanic mountains of Central Africa.

In 1971, Biruté Galdikas entered Borneo’s rainforest to study orangutans; more than 50 years later, her foundation has helped return over 1,000 to the wild

When Biruté Galdikas ventured into the tropical forests of Borneo in 1971, it was a difficult environment. According to the ...

Now retired, longtime Columbus Zoo leader looks back at career in conservation

Dr. Jan Ramer, recently retired from the Zoo and Aquarium and The Wilds, made strides in conservation efforts throughout her career.