Community Impact

From the beginning, the Chicago Zoological Society has sought to inspire people and help them learn about the roles they play in conservation. As part of our mission, we work each day to ensure that the conservation movement reaches out to and hears from every person and community at every income level and ability. In support of this, we partner with organizations that serve people with disabilities, Veterans, the unemployed and underemployed, victims of domestic violence, adults with mental illness, and more.

CZS is a pioneer in conservation and science leadership, offering community-based programming designed to engage and educate our next generation of environmental stewards. To date, our conservation outreach programs have provided in-depth and unforgettable experiences for more than 5,000 youth!

Learn about our community-based programs:

• CZS Levels of Engagement Program
• Zoo Adventure Passport (ZAP!)
• Eden Place
• Good Works Program
  • Autism Awareness
  • Misericordia