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The world's leading award for animal conservation. 🏆 Celebrating heroes fighting extinction & inspiring sustainable change. Signature conservation initiative of the Indianapolis Zoo. 🌎
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Jaguars are bouncing back! 🐆
From 64k in 2018 to 100k+ today, rewilding & local partnerships are making the difference. Prize DeHaan Finalist Gerardo Ceballos says it all: Communities with resources become conservation's greatest ally ➡️ bit.ly/4qSxJMy
From 64k in 2018 to 100k+ today, rewilding & local partnerships are making the difference. Prize DeHaan Finalist Gerardo Ceballos says it all: Communities with resources become conservation's greatest ally ➡️ bit.ly/4qSxJMy
November 10, 2025 at 1:36 PM
Jaguars are bouncing back! 🐆
From 64k in 2018 to 100k+ today, rewilding & local partnerships are making the difference. Prize DeHaan Finalist Gerardo Ceballos says it all: Communities with resources become conservation's greatest ally ➡️ bit.ly/4qSxJMy
From 64k in 2018 to 100k+ today, rewilding & local partnerships are making the difference. Prize DeHaan Finalist Gerardo Ceballos says it all: Communities with resources become conservation's greatest ally ➡️ bit.ly/4qSxJMy
Happy #InternationalSnowLeopardDay! 🐆 ❄️
Fewer than 7,000 of these ghost cats remain in the wild. We honor conservationists like Dr. Rodney who dedicate their careers to their protection. 🔗 Learn more ➡️ bit.ly/3KW9X1M
Fewer than 7,000 of these ghost cats remain in the wild. We honor conservationists like Dr. Rodney who dedicate their careers to their protection. 🔗 Learn more ➡️ bit.ly/3KW9X1M
October 23, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Happy #InternationalSnowLeopardDay! 🐆 ❄️
Fewer than 7,000 of these ghost cats remain in the wild. We honor conservationists like Dr. Rodney who dedicate their careers to their protection. 🔗 Learn more ➡️ bit.ly/3KW9X1M
Fewer than 7,000 of these ghost cats remain in the wild. We honor conservationists like Dr. Rodney who dedicate their careers to their protection. 🔗 Learn more ➡️ bit.ly/3KW9X1M
Happy Reptile & Amphibian Awareness Day! 🐍 🐢
2018 Prize Winner Dr. Russ Mittermeier has spent decades protecting biodiversity hotspots – critical habitats for countless reptile & amphibian species worldwide. His leadership shows us what's possible when we fight for nature.
2018 Prize Winner Dr. Russ Mittermeier has spent decades protecting biodiversity hotspots – critical habitats for countless reptile & amphibian species worldwide. His leadership shows us what's possible when we fight for nature.
October 21, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Happy Reptile & Amphibian Awareness Day! 🐍 🐢
2018 Prize Winner Dr. Russ Mittermeier has spent decades protecting biodiversity hotspots – critical habitats for countless reptile & amphibian species worldwide. His leadership shows us what's possible when we fight for nature.
2018 Prize Winner Dr. Russ Mittermeier has spent decades protecting biodiversity hotspots – critical habitats for countless reptile & amphibian species worldwide. His leadership shows us what's possible when we fight for nature.
For centuries, elephants crossed northern Kenya following ancient routes. Now roads, railways & fences are blocking their way.
But communities are fighting back – working with conservationists to mark 200+ wildlife corridors & preserve pathways for migrating elephants. bit.ly/4qBYNj9
But communities are fighting back – working with conservationists to mark 200+ wildlife corridors & preserve pathways for migrating elephants. bit.ly/4qBYNj9
October 20, 2025 at 1:08 PM
For centuries, elephants crossed northern Kenya following ancient routes. Now roads, railways & fences are blocking their way.
But communities are fighting back – working with conservationists to mark 200+ wildlife corridors & preserve pathways for migrating elephants. bit.ly/4qBYNj9
But communities are fighting back – working with conservationists to mark 200+ wildlife corridors & preserve pathways for migrating elephants. bit.ly/4qBYNj9
An unforgettable moment. ✨
At this year's Gala, we presented Jane Alexander with the sculpture for the award bearing her name, completing a recognition that began in 2012. Thank you for championing wildlife alongside us. 🌏 🌿
At this year's Gala, we presented Jane Alexander with the sculpture for the award bearing her name, completing a recognition that began in 2012. Thank you for championing wildlife alongside us. 🌏 🌿
October 17, 2025 at 1:27 PM
An unforgettable moment. ✨
At this year's Gala, we presented Jane Alexander with the sculpture for the award bearing her name, completing a recognition that began in 2012. Thank you for championing wildlife alongside us. 🌏 🌿
At this year's Gala, we presented Jane Alexander with the sculpture for the award bearing her name, completing a recognition that began in 2012. Thank you for championing wildlife alongside us. 🌏 🌿
‼️REMINDER: 2027 Indianapolis Prize Award Entries
🏆 2027 Indy Prize Nominations
🌟 2027 Emerging Conservationists
📅Both close: Feb. 27, 20267
🔗Nominate or apply: bit.ly/46Sajxr
🏆 2027 Indy Prize Nominations
🌟 2027 Emerging Conservationists
📅Both close: Feb. 27, 20267
🔗Nominate or apply: bit.ly/46Sajxr
October 8, 2025 at 2:00 PM
‼️REMINDER: 2027 Indianapolis Prize Award Entries
🏆 2027 Indy Prize Nominations
🌟 2027 Emerging Conservationists
📅Both close: Feb. 27, 20267
🔗Nominate or apply: bit.ly/46Sajxr
🏆 2027 Indy Prize Nominations
🌟 2027 Emerging Conservationists
📅Both close: Feb. 27, 20267
🔗Nominate or apply: bit.ly/46Sajxr
What a night! 🌏 🏆 Huge thanks to everyone who celebrated conservation excellence with us at the Indy Prize Gala. Your support drives real change for wildlife worldwide. ✨
September 30, 2025 at 1:30 AM
What a night! 🌏 🏆 Huge thanks to everyone who celebrated conservation excellence with us at the Indy Prize Gala. Your support drives real change for wildlife worldwide. ✨
On #WorldGorillaDay, we celebrate DeHaan Finalist Dr. Gladys! This Ugandan vet pioneered the One Health approach to mountain gorilla conservation – connecting human health with wildlife protection. With <1,100 mountain gorillas left, her community-centered work is saving a species.
September 24, 2025 at 2:00 PM
On #WorldGorillaDay, we celebrate DeHaan Finalist Dr. Gladys! This Ugandan vet pioneered the One Health approach to mountain gorilla conservation – connecting human health with wildlife protection. With <1,100 mountain gorillas left, her community-centered work is saving a species.
Indy Prize Week starts now! 🌏 ✨
From university lectures to our black-tie Gala on Saturday – join us in honoring those fighting to save species on the brink.
🔗Click the link for more info -> bit.ly/3VUwxKa
From university lectures to our black-tie Gala on Saturday – join us in honoring those fighting to save species on the brink.
🔗Click the link for more info -> bit.ly/3VUwxKa
September 23, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Indy Prize Week starts now! 🌏 ✨
From university lectures to our black-tie Gala on Saturday – join us in honoring those fighting to save species on the brink.
🔗Click the link for more info -> bit.ly/3VUwxKa
From university lectures to our black-tie Gala on Saturday – join us in honoring those fighting to save species on the brink.
🔗Click the link for more info -> bit.ly/3VUwxKa
Conservation heroes coming to Indiana universities! 🌏 ✨
Prize Winner Dr. Lily and Emerging Conservationist Badru Mugerewa share their inspiring work saving species from extinction. 🔗 Click for more details ➡️ bit.ly/3VUwxKa
Prize Winner Dr. Lily and Emerging Conservationist Badru Mugerewa share their inspiring work saving species from extinction. 🔗 Click for more details ➡️ bit.ly/3VUwxKa
September 18, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Conservation heroes coming to Indiana universities! 🌏 ✨
Prize Winner Dr. Lily and Emerging Conservationist Badru Mugerewa share their inspiring work saving species from extinction. 🔗 Click for more details ➡️ bit.ly/3VUwxKa
Prize Winner Dr. Lily and Emerging Conservationist Badru Mugerewa share their inspiring work saving species from extinction. 🔗 Click for more details ➡️ bit.ly/3VUwxKa
"Through them, I see a safer world for cranes and people. We must invest in the conservation leaders of tomorrow." ✨
Dr. George Archibald's timeless wisdom reminds us that collaboration and mentorship are key to conservation success. 🌏
Dr. George Archibald's timeless wisdom reminds us that collaboration and mentorship are key to conservation success. 🌏
September 17, 2025 at 2:08 PM
"Through them, I see a safer world for cranes and people. We must invest in the conservation leaders of tomorrow." ✨
Dr. George Archibald's timeless wisdom reminds us that collaboration and mentorship are key to conservation success. 🌏
Dr. George Archibald's timeless wisdom reminds us that collaboration and mentorship are key to conservation success. 🌏
Meet a Hero | Sept. 27, 10am ✨
Meet world-renowned conservation scientists & researchers saving endangered species across the globe!
📍Indy Zoo, Dolphin Pavilion
🎟️ Free for members | included in reg. admission
Meet world-renowned conservation scientists & researchers saving endangered species across the globe!
📍Indy Zoo, Dolphin Pavilion
🎟️ Free for members | included in reg. admission
September 13, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Meet a Hero | Sept. 27, 10am ✨
Meet world-renowned conservation scientists & researchers saving endangered species across the globe!
📍Indy Zoo, Dolphin Pavilion
🎟️ Free for members | included in reg. admission
Meet world-renowned conservation scientists & researchers saving endangered species across the globe!
📍Indy Zoo, Dolphin Pavilion
🎟️ Free for members | included in reg. admission
✨SPECIES SPOTLIGHT: Madagascar Pochard 🦆
The world's rarest duck! Once thought extinct, Prize Winner Dr. Lily & his team rediscovered in 2006. From 22 birds to successful reintroduction - this is what conservation success looks like!
The world's rarest duck! Once thought extinct, Prize Winner Dr. Lily & his team rediscovered in 2006. From 22 birds to successful reintroduction - this is what conservation success looks like!
September 12, 2025 at 1:00 PM
✨SPECIES SPOTLIGHT: Madagascar Pochard 🦆
The world's rarest duck! Once thought extinct, Prize Winner Dr. Lily & his team rediscovered in 2006. From 22 birds to successful reintroduction - this is what conservation success looks like!
The world's rarest duck! Once thought extinct, Prize Winner Dr. Lily & his team rediscovered in 2006. From 22 birds to successful reintroduction - this is what conservation success looks like!
Join us for the Michael I. Crowther Conservation Forum at the Indy Art Center—an inspiring discussion on wildlife conservation & how our champions are making a difference. 🌏 💫
🔗 Click the link for more info: bit.ly/460Cewb
🔗 Click the link for more info: bit.ly/460Cewb
September 11, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Join us for the Michael I. Crowther Conservation Forum at the Indy Art Center—an inspiring discussion on wildlife conservation & how our champions are making a difference. 🌏 💫
🔗 Click the link for more info: bit.ly/460Cewb
🔗 Click the link for more info: bit.ly/460Cewb
It's #NationalWildlifeDay! From saving sea turtles to protecting big cats, the Prize champions are the real-life superheroes working to preserve biodiversity for future generations.
Every creature, no matter how small, plays a vital role in our planet's delicate ecosystem. 🌏 🦁 🦧
Every creature, no matter how small, plays a vital role in our planet's delicate ecosystem. 🌏 🦁 🦧
September 4, 2025 at 2:00 PM
It's #NationalWildlifeDay! From saving sea turtles to protecting big cats, the Prize champions are the real-life superheroes working to preserve biodiversity for future generations.
Every creature, no matter how small, plays a vital role in our planet's delicate ecosystem. 🌏 🦁 🦧
Every creature, no matter how small, plays a vital role in our planet's delicate ecosystem. 🌏 🦁 🦧
Hear from 2025 Prize Winner, Dr. Lily, on what this prestigious honor means to him.
‼️Reminder: 2027 Indy Prize Entries are open until Feb. 26 ➡️ bit.ly/4n6AkR3
‼️Reminder: 2027 Indy Prize Entries are open until Feb. 26 ➡️ bit.ly/4n6AkR3
September 3, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Hear from 2025 Prize Winner, Dr. Lily, on what this prestigious honor means to him.
‼️Reminder: 2027 Indy Prize Entries are open until Feb. 26 ➡️ bit.ly/4n6AkR3
‼️Reminder: 2027 Indy Prize Entries are open until Feb. 26 ➡️ bit.ly/4n6AkR3
#InternationalPrimateDay reminds us that our closest relatives need our strongest defenders. 🐵
The Prize celebrates conservation heroes who turn the tide for endangered primates worldwide. From mountain gorillas to lemurs, every species saved is a victory for our planet's future.
The Prize celebrates conservation heroes who turn the tide for endangered primates worldwide. From mountain gorillas to lemurs, every species saved is a victory for our planet's future.
September 1, 2025 at 1:00 PM
#InternationalPrimateDay reminds us that our closest relatives need our strongest defenders. 🐵
The Prize celebrates conservation heroes who turn the tide for endangered primates worldwide. From mountain gorillas to lemurs, every species saved is a victory for our planet's future.
The Prize celebrates conservation heroes who turn the tide for endangered primates worldwide. From mountain gorillas to lemurs, every species saved is a victory for our planet's future.
🌏"True conservation success must include people as a primary factor." – Dr. Rob Shumaker
For 20 years, the Prize has empowered communities, enlightened minds, and engaged hearts in the fight for our planet. The impact? A global movement proving that people are the solution.
For 20 years, the Prize has empowered communities, enlightened minds, and engaged hearts in the fight for our planet. The impact? A global movement proving that people are the solution.
August 29, 2025 at 1:15 PM
🌏"True conservation success must include people as a primary factor." – Dr. Rob Shumaker
For 20 years, the Prize has empowered communities, enlightened minds, and engaged hearts in the fight for our planet. The impact? A global movement proving that people are the solution.
For 20 years, the Prize has empowered communities, enlightened minds, and engaged hearts in the fight for our planet. The impact? A global movement proving that people are the solution.
30 days. 6 DeHaan Finalists. 1 incredible night. The Indianapolis Prize Gala celebrates those who dedicate their lives to saving species. Conservation's biggest night is almost here!
🎟️ Tickets -> bit.ly/4kxqSDZ
🎟️ Tickets -> bit.ly/4kxqSDZ
August 27, 2025 at 1:00 PM
30 days. 6 DeHaan Finalists. 1 incredible night. The Indianapolis Prize Gala celebrates those who dedicate their lives to saving species. Conservation's biggest night is almost here!
🎟️ Tickets -> bit.ly/4kxqSDZ
🎟️ Tickets -> bit.ly/4kxqSDZ
"Gardeners of the forest" with 97% human DNA, master tool users and brilliant architects – orangutans are extraordinary!
World Orangutan Day celebrates these amazing apes & champions like DeHaan Finalist Dr. Biruté Galdikas who've dedicated their lives to protecting them. 🦧 🌳
World Orangutan Day celebrates these amazing apes & champions like DeHaan Finalist Dr. Biruté Galdikas who've dedicated their lives to protecting them. 🦧 🌳
August 19, 2025 at 1:00 PM
"Gardeners of the forest" with 97% human DNA, master tool users and brilliant architects – orangutans are extraordinary!
World Orangutan Day celebrates these amazing apes & champions like DeHaan Finalist Dr. Biruté Galdikas who've dedicated their lives to protecting them. 🦧 🌳
World Orangutan Day celebrates these amazing apes & champions like DeHaan Finalist Dr. Biruté Galdikas who've dedicated their lives to protecting them. 🦧 🌳
#WorldElephantDay honors the conservationists fighting for these magnificent giants. 🐘 ✨
The Prize celebrates heroes like 2008 Winner Dr. Iain Douglas-Hamilton, whose groundbreaking research transformed elephant conservation.
The Prize celebrates heroes like 2008 Winner Dr. Iain Douglas-Hamilton, whose groundbreaking research transformed elephant conservation.
August 12, 2025 at 1:00 PM
#WorldElephantDay honors the conservationists fighting for these magnificent giants. 🐘 ✨
The Prize celebrates heroes like 2008 Winner Dr. Iain Douglas-Hamilton, whose groundbreaking research transformed elephant conservation.
The Prize celebrates heroes like 2008 Winner Dr. Iain Douglas-Hamilton, whose groundbreaking research transformed elephant conservation.
Celebrating the kings of the savanna on #WorldLionDay! 🦁 These big cats face serious threats, but thanks to conservation champions like 2008 Prize Winner George Schaller, we're working to protect their future.
August 10, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Celebrating the kings of the savanna on #WorldLionDay! 🦁 These big cats face serious threats, but thanks to conservation champions like 2008 Prize Winner George Schaller, we're working to protect their future.
Meet Africa's most elusive feline – the African golden cat. Twice the size of a house cat, gorgeous golden coat, forest phantom & nearly extinct from poaching. Badru's camera traps changed everything. Now, 2,225+ locals protect these golden beauties. 💫 #InternationalCatDay
August 8, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Meet Africa's most elusive feline – the African golden cat. Twice the size of a house cat, gorgeous golden coat, forest phantom & nearly extinct from poaching. Badru's camera traps changed everything. Now, 2,225+ locals protect these golden beauties. 💫 #InternationalCatDay
What is the Indianapolis Prize Gala? 🌎🏆
It's not just a night out – it's a night for the planet. On Sept. 27, we honor the world's greatest conservationists. Expect elegance. Expect impact.
🎟️ Reserve your tickets ➡️ bit.ly/4kxqSDZ
It's not just a night out – it's a night for the planet. On Sept. 27, we honor the world's greatest conservationists. Expect elegance. Expect impact.
🎟️ Reserve your tickets ➡️ bit.ly/4kxqSDZ
August 6, 2025 at 12:01 PM
What is the Indianapolis Prize Gala? 🌎🏆
It's not just a night out – it's a night for the planet. On Sept. 27, we honor the world's greatest conservationists. Expect elegance. Expect impact.
🎟️ Reserve your tickets ➡️ bit.ly/4kxqSDZ
It's not just a night out – it's a night for the planet. On Sept. 27, we honor the world's greatest conservationists. Expect elegance. Expect impact.
🎟️ Reserve your tickets ➡️ bit.ly/4kxqSDZ
Join an incredible network of organizations supporting critical research that pulls endangered species back from extinction. 🌿🏆
Learn more about sponsorship opportunities and become a conservation champion ➡️ bit.ly/4mgSX3E
Learn more about sponsorship opportunities and become a conservation champion ➡️ bit.ly/4mgSX3E
July 31, 2025 at 11:56 AM
Join an incredible network of organizations supporting critical research that pulls endangered species back from extinction. 🌿🏆
Learn more about sponsorship opportunities and become a conservation champion ➡️ bit.ly/4mgSX3E
Learn more about sponsorship opportunities and become a conservation champion ➡️ bit.ly/4mgSX3E