Zoo Partners

Natural Partnerships Program: Where Inspiration Meets Impact

The Snow Leopard Trust’s story has deep ties to the Zoo community. Our founder, Helen Freeman, first began her work with snow leopards at Seattle’s Woodland Park Zoo and went on to spark a global conservation movement. Zoos are active supporters of wildlife conservation, committed to protecting wild species and their natural habitats. Today, zoos worldwide support critical snow leopard research, education, and conservation initiatives through the Natural Partnerships Program (NPP).

The Power of Partnerships!

The Natural Partnerships Program (NPP) connects zoos around the world with the unique opportunity to protect wild snow leopards, becoming directly involved and making powerful contributions to priority in-situ conservation and research programs that aim to ensure the snow leopard’s survival.

Over 100 zoos are participating in the Snow Leopard Trust’s Natural Partnerships Program. Millions of visitors observe snow leopards in awe and amazement every year at Zoos. The Natural Partnerships Program bridges these inspiring moments with powerful contributions to snow leopard conservation in the field. With more than 160 zoos worldwide housing snow leopards, imagine the extraordinary impact we could achieve together. What a huge difference each zoo partner makes.

Kids at Seattle's Woodland Park Zoo discover the 'Ghost of the Mountain'. Photo: Gina Robertson — Kids at Seattle’s Woodland Park Zoo discover the ‘Ghost of the Mountain’. Photo by Gina Robertson

Join our Conservation Network

Make a Direct Impact

Fund Priority Projects: Support essential research, education and conservation efforts where they are needed most
Share our Story: Offer conservation products in your gift store or at events that connect visitors to our mission
Engage Your Community: Host virtual or in-person presentations from our field experts
Create Memorable Experiences: Transform a zoo visit into an extraordinary Snow Leopard Day event
Enhance Your Exhibit or Docent Cart: Access professional photos, maps and graphics to create compelling educational displays

Take Action Today

To make an impact for snow leopards

Download our Natural Partnership Program Packet
To join or renew your partnership, contact Jennifer Snell Rullman
Sign up for our E-news

Stay Connected – Updates from the Field

Follow the real-world impact of your support through regular updates from our field teams. Share these stories with your staff, volunteers, board members, and visitors to showcase your zoo’s vital role in snow leopard conservation.

Your generosity, passion, and expertise are invaluable to our conservation programs in the field.

Please contact zoos@snowleopard.org or jennifer@snowleopard.org with any questions about the program and how you can participate. Join the over 100 zoos already making a difference for snow leopards in the wild through the Natural Partnerships Program.
Special Thanks To:
Association of Zoos & Aquariums
European Association of Zoos and Aquariums
World Association of Zoos and Aquariums
Association of Zoo Keepers
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