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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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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
October 23, 2025 at 1:45 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.
September 24, 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. 🌏 🦁 🦧
September 4, 2025 at 2:00 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
September 3, 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. 🦧 🌳
August 19, 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
August 8, 2025 at 1:00 PM