We are one of the world’s largest certifiers of humane animal care in zoological institutions.
Red pandas at the Global Humane Certified™ Opel Zoo in Germany.
We help safeguard the well-being of 500,000+ animals across 4 continents.
As a global authority in science-based animal welfare, we are defining the future of ethical conservation for animals in human care.
Our standards and welfare criteria are reviewed by our Scientific Advisory Committees and backed by the most well-respected names in science, animal welfare and conservation.
Recent Certifications
Ireland
Dublin Zoo: Home to 400+ animals, including endangered species like the Asian elephant, Amur tiger and red panda.
Germany
Opel Zoo and Cologne Zoo: Recognized for their scientific research and animal enrichment programs.
United Arab Emirates
National Aquarium Abu Dhabi: Promoting exceptional marine animal welfare in a world-class facility.
The Supervisory Board sees the certification as confirmation of how high the standards and benchmarks are in the Cologne Zoo when it comes to animal welfare.
This is a great honor and makes us proud.
Dr. Ralf Unna
Chairman of the Supervisory Board of the Cologne Zoo
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