Quarters for Conservation

Your Vote Counts

Each year, the funds collected are calculated. One third of the funds support our three featured Q4C projects. Each project will get a substantial funding gift, determined by the distribution of tokens or “votes”. One third of the funds are dedicated to our conservation projects and partners around the globe, and the other third supports our on-site conservation projects.

Making a Difference

A remarkable shift in the role zoos play in the world of conservation emerges as Quarters for Conservation takes the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) by storm. With over eighteen zoos already involved and more planning to launch, saving wildlife is possible!

Oakland Zoo's 2054 Quarters for Conservation Programs

Coexistence is a pillar of Oakland Zoo's conservation mission, envisioning a world where wildlife and people thrive together. We support projects that create shared habitats, consider all needs, and apply compassion, science, and creativity to find new solutions. This year’s Quarters for Conservation projects highlight critical species facing human-wildlife conflict.

Chimpanzees:

Uganda is home to some 5,000 endangered chimpanzees, many living in the Budongo Forest Reserve and Kibale National Park, which are also home to people. In these critical regions, we support innovative, community-led programs that remove snares, monitor chimpanzee populations, protect habitats, offer sustainable livelihoods, and celebrate nature. Our Beads for Chimps program connects Ugandan women's creativity with our Zoo community, aiming for a thriving world for all.

African  Elephants:

The African elephant, our planet’s largest land mammal, inspires awe with its size, complex social groups, and remarkable intelligence. Sadly, human-wildlife conflict is an escalating issue that adds to its many conservation challenges. Oakland Zoo envisions a future for elephants living peacefully in harmony with local communities. We support organizations that use long-term research, education, and community-based conservation initiatives. Our advocacy to combat the ivory trade helps ensure a thriving future for this iconic animal.

California Gray Wolves:

Nearly a century after being eradicated in California by humans, gray wolves are naturally returning to their historic range. Thriving wild corridors and coexistence with communities in these shared habitats are key to a future for these charismatic and ecologically crucial animals. Oakland Zoo is committed to protecting the return of the gray wolf through innovative solutions to wolf-livestock conflict and collaborative community programs that help people successfully share the landscape with this iconic species.

Vote When You Visit

Two kiosks make voting easy! Located inside the Main Entrance in front of the Flamingo habitat & at the Lower Entrance near the Wayne & Gladys Valley Children's Zoo, all change, from pennies to quarters, make a big impact on our conservation work.