Conservation & Research

In response to the global crisis in rhino conservation, the International Rhino Foundation protects particularly threatened rhino populations in the wild, while also supporting management of and research on captive populations to improve the chances for long-term survival of all rhino species. We have already made great strides in preventing further declines of these magnificent animals and turning rhino population trends around in the areas in which we work.
IRF operates
in situ (in nature) programs in
Asia and
Africa targeted to the rhino species most in need of and most appropriate for intensive protection and management. In our
ex situ (in captivity) programs, IRF facilitates management and sponsors
research with the ultimate objective of helping captive populations become truly viable and hence an integral part of conservation strategies for rhinos. Click on the links below for more information!