ProZoo Trust to Boost Wildlife Conservation Efforts in CDMX

Mexico City’s Ministry of the Environment (SEDEMA) created the ProZoo Trust, an initiative that aims to enhance conservation efforts for wildlife in the city’s Conservation Centers. The trust, established in collaboration with business leaders, will support various projects to improve the welfare of animals and preserve endangered species.

Marina Robles, Director, SEDEMA, emphasized the vital role that wildlife conservation centers and zoos have played globally, stating that they have helped prevent the extinction of 25% of vertebrate species. She expressed gratitude for the involvement of private sector leaders in this effort, noting their commitment to supporting the conservation of species under expert care.

The ProZoo Trust will fund key initiatives, including species reintroduction programs, education, and habitat defense efforts. One of its first projects, a donation by retailer Coppel, will support the breeding and repopulation program for the Mexican wolf, marking a collaboration between the government and conservation centers to bolster this endangered species.

Diego Sánchez Navarro, President, ProZoo Trust, outlined the trust's 11 key areas of focus, ranging from animal welfare to specialized veterinary care, research, and education. “We are excited to support these noble causes, which contribute to wildlife conservation at both national and international levels,” he said.

Fernando Gual Sill, Director General, Zoos and Wildlife Conservation, detailed some of the upcoming projects, such as constructing breeding enclosures for the Mexican wolf and supporting the reproduction and conservation efforts of the California condor. Meanwhile, Daniela van Beuren, Director, ProZoo Trust, applauded the transformation of Mexico City's zoos into conservation centers and said the trust represents a significant commitment from the private sector to further support these initiatives.