Local Conservation Projects

Conservation Close to Home

From endangered frogs to iconic rainforest species, WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo is committed to helping protect Australian animals and the habitats they depend on.

Working alongside conservation organisations, researchers and wildlife experts, we support projects focused on species recovery, habitat protection, research and education.

Breeding hope for an endangered Australian frog

WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo is working with the University of Newcastle and Amphibian ICU to help protect the endangered Littlejohn’s Tree Frog.

At our purpose-built Frogservation Lab, our team is helping establish a healthy breeding population, supporting research, and working towards the ultimate goal of returning frogs to the wild.

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Helping protect an icon of the Australian rainforest

WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo proudly supports Rainforest Rescue and its work to protect and restore vital rainforest habitat in Far North Queensland.

By helping safeguard the Daintree Rainforest, the project supports the endangered Southern Cassowary and the many other native species that depend on this extraordinary ecosystem.

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Supporting research for one of Australia’s most iconic species

WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo supports conservation research helping scientists better understand koala populations in the Blue Mountains.

Through research and monitoring, conservation teams can learn more about how koalas move through their habitat, what they eat and what they need to thrive into the future.

Discover Project: Koala

Australia is home to wildlife found nowhere else on Earth, but many native species are facing increasing pressures from habitat loss, environmental change, disease and other threats.

Through conservation partnerships, research, education and hands-on programs, WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo is helping contribute to a stronger future for Australian wildlife.

When you visit, you can discover these conservation stories and learn about simple actions we can all take to help protect the animals and habitats around us.

WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo supports Australian wildlife through animal care, specialised conservation breeding, research, education and partnerships with conservation organisations. Our work includes helping protect threatened species, supporting habitat conservation and participating in projects designed to contribute to the long-term recovery of Australian wildlife.

WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo supports conservation efforts for threatened Australian species including the endangered Littlejohn’s Tree Frog and Southern Cassowary. Our conservation work also contributes to research and habitat protection for other native wildlife, helping build knowledge and support initiatives focused on species recovery and long-term protection.

Frogservation is WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo’s on-site breed-for-release program for the endangered Littlejohn’s Tree Frog. Working alongside conservation experts and researchers, the program aims to establish a healthy insurance population, support scientific research and contribute to future efforts to return the species to suitable habitat in the wild.

WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo supports a range of Australian conservation initiatives, including Frogservation, Project: Cassowary and conservation research focused on native species such as koalas. These projects involve activities including conservation breeding, scientific research, habitat protection, education and collaboration with specialist conservation partners.

Everyone can play a role in protecting Australian wildlife. Simple actions such as keeping natural areas clean, protecting native habitat, keeping pets away from wildlife, reducing waste and learning about threatened species can all help. You can also support conservation organisations and projects working to protect Australian animals and their habitats.