Conservation · Bringing Species Back to Color
Bringing Species Back to Color Program
Some species are disappearing. Not in some abstract sense, not in the distant future. Right now. The Bringing Species Back to Color Program was created to intervene in this critical space—the one between survival and extinction.
Bringing Species Back to Color
Bringing Color Back to Nature
The slogan is “Bringing Species Back To Color”: bringing color back to nature.
“Every protected species, every improved habitat, every animal that reproduces is a piece of biodiversity restored to the planet.”
The name is no coincidence. All the species involved have black-and-white markings: the ring-tailed lemur, the white-handed gibbon, the snow leopard, and the African penguin. And in the IUCN Red List’s color-coding system, black represents extinction. The program aims to prevent black from taking over.
Black and White
Four species, one mission
Four Fronts, One Mission
The 4 projects in the program
Four species, four habitats to restore, four conservation projects.
Madagascar · Ring-tailed lemur
The Disappearing Forest
The ring-tailed lemur is a critically endangered species. Its natural habitat—the forests of Madagascar—is shrinking dramatically. The project aims to transform the lemur area into an immersive environment that faithfully recreates the forests of Madagascar, creating conditions more suitable for the conservation of the species within the EEP program. Visitors will be able to walk along a path that simulates the original ecosystem and gain a tangible understanding of what it means to lose a forest.
Gibbons · White-handed Gibbon
Life at Height
The white-handed gibbon is threatened by deforestation and the illegal trade. The project involves expanding the outdoor area with tree-lined vertical structures that allow the gibbons to live primarily at height, as they do in the wild, and creating an immersive observation point for visitors. The goal is to facilitate the formation of a stable pair within the EEP program.
Ghost of the Mountains · Snow Leopard
Climate and Coexistence
The snow leopard is a symbol of the effects of climate change and conflicts between humans and wildlife. The project involves the complete renovation of the area and the creation of two artificial rocky peaks that replicate the Asian mountain habitat, featuring a cave accessible to visitors through glass panels. The goal is to improve conditions to promote breeding within the EEP and to raise public awareness of global issues such as climate change and the coexistence of humans and wildlife.
Penguins · African Penguin
Back to the Sea
The African penguin is a species severely threatened by marine pollution and intensive fishing. The project involves the creation of a designated area to support nesting and reproduction, equipped with technical systems for water management, as well as participation in European programs aimed at reintroducing the species into the wild.
Support the Bringing Species Back to Color Program
Your donation goes directly to these projects. The Susy Fehr – ZooCARE Foundation is recognized as a public-benefit organization: donations are tax-deductible.