ABOUT THE EVENT
On Wednesday, June 12, 2024, the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) will host its annual Gala at the Central Park Zoo. The evening will celebrate WCS’s impact on the planet’s most ecologically important wild places and the extraordinary species that call them home. Unlike any other event in New York City, the Gala takes place outdoors within a spectacular zoo setting under the stars.
WCS: WE STAND FOR WILDLIFE
WCS saves wildlife and wild places worldwide through science, conservation action, education, and inspiring people to value nature. We envision a world where wildlife thrives in healthy lands and seas, valued by societies that embrace and benefit from the diversity and integrity of life on earth.
WCS is the only organization that combines on-the-ground field conservation programs in more than 50 countries with the world’s largest network of urban wildlife parks: our flagship Bronx Zoo, Central Park Zoo, Prospect Park Zoo, Queens Zoo, and New York Aquarium. This year marks the 125th anniversary of WCS’s Bronx Zoo. Since opening its doors in 1899, it has become a cultural icon, a conservation giant, and a gateway to nature, learning, and quality family time for hundreds of millions of people. Building on the Bronx Zoo’s unparalleled influence, our goal is to turn a generation of zoogoers into conservation advocates.
We stand for wildlife. Stand with us.