Doubling Down on Mexican Wolf Conservation – Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden


Through the implementation of human-wildlife conflict intervention and the direct involvement of local communities in the monitoring of reintroduced wolf populations, Fundación Tonkawa is working to ensure that communities of wolves and people can continue to share the landscape in Chihuahua, Mexico for years to come. Their approach to conservation is underscored by empathy for wolves and ranchers, leading to community-driven strategies that promote capacity-building and stability for people while also supporting wild wolf populations. They build trust with the community by modeling transparency and honesty, share responsibility with ranchers and other environmental authorities, teach and learn from ranchers through workshops and presentations, and invest in workshops or activities that benefit the community, ranchers, and their families.