About Wildlife Conservation Society
The Wildlife Conservation Society is a nonprofit, tax-exempt organization recognized under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. It works to protect wildlife and wild places worldwide, and it was founded in 1895 as the New York Zoological Society. Its mission is pursued through science, conservation action, education, and efforts to inspire public engagement with nature. Its headquarters are at the Bronx Zoo in the Bronx. The organization is a conservation nonprofit rather than a law practice, and its sources do not describe legal services.
In New York City, the organization manages four zoos and an aquarium: the Bronx Zoo, Central Park Zoo, Prospect Park Zoo, Queens Zoo, and the New York Aquarium. Together these parks host about four million visitors per year, and they are accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums. Beyond the city parks, the organization runs a global field conservation program in more than 50 countries, working with governments, Indigenous Peoples, and local communities. Its listed headquarters address is 2300 Southern Boulevard in the Bronx.
| Type | Organization |
|---|---|
| New York offices | Bronx, New York (Central Park Zoo, Manhattan), Brooklyn (Prospect Park Zoo and New York Aquarium), Corona, Queens (Queens Zoo) |
| Phone | (718) 220-5100 |
| Website | wcs.org |
| Registered NY attorneys | 5 |
Organization profile based on its official website and public sources (reviewed October 30, 2026). Attorney list from the New York State Unified Court System registration data. Not affiliated with Wildlife Conservation Society.
Registered attorneys
Russell Nobles Currently registered Christopher Mckenzie Currently registered Emily Hirshbein Currently registered Miriam Widmann Currently registered Thomas Hou Currently registeredRegistration status can change at any time. Confirm any attorney's current status through the official New York Attorney Search.