Nonprofit

Zoological Foundation of El Salvador

San Salvador, SS, El Salvador
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www.funzelsv.org

  • About Us

    The Zoological Foundation of El Salvador (FUNZEL) is a Salvadoran non-profit organization, founded in 1989, with a mission to protect and conserve the wildlife of El Salvador. FUNZEL is involved in various programs and projects to conserve wildlife and their ecosystems but specializes in conservation programs for four species of sea turtle that nest on the beaches of El Salvador – hawksbill (Eretmochelys imbricata), leatherback (Dermochelys coriacea), green (Chelonian mydas) and olive ridley (Lepidochelys olivacea). In addition, FUNZEL is involved in government and university supported research programs, emergency and basic medical attention for wildlife, and environmental education activities regarding the hazards and illegality of trafficking and domestication of wild animals.

    The Zoological Foundation of El Salvador (FUNZEL) is a Salvadoran non-profit organization, founded in 1989, with a mission to protect and conserve the wildlife of El Salvador. FUNZEL is involved in various programs and projects to conserve wildlife and their ecosystems but specializes in conservation programs for four species of sea turtle that nest on the beaches of El Salvador – hawksbill (Eretmochelys imbricata), leatherback (Dermochelys coriacea), green (Chelonian mydas) and olive ridley (Lepidochelys olivacea). In addition, FUNZEL is involved in government and university supported research programs, emergency and basic medical attention for wildlife, and environmental education activities regarding the hazards and illegality of trafficking and domestication of wild animals.

    Cause Areas Include

    • Animals
    • Community Development
    • Economic Development
    • Education
    • Environment & Sustainability

    Location

    • #192 Avenida Las Palmas, San Salvador, SS, El Salvador
      Colonia San Benito
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