VILLAGE SPONSORS

Epulu – Antwerp Zoo

Epulu is the beating heart of the Reserve. It is home to ICCN headquarters and OCP offices, and it is a critical area for our programs. Thank you to the Antwerp Zoo for sponsoring Epulu! Visit them at: https://www.zooantwerpen.be/en/

Mambasa – Cheyenne Mountain Zoo

Mambasa is the largest and fastest-growing town in the region and therefore critical to our education and sustainable livelihood programming. Thank you to the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo for sponsoring Mambasa! Visit them at: http://www.cmzoo.org/

Mungbere – Tanganyika Zoo

Mungbere (Mung-berry) lies in the northeast corner of the Reserve in a relatively remote location. We are working to expand our programs into this key area of the Reserve. Thank you to the Tanganyika Zoo for sponsoring Mungbere! Visit them at: https://www.twpark.com/

Niania – St. Louis Zoo

Niania is located at the western entrance of the Reserve and is quickly growing in population. It is a critical area as it is near the entry point of the Reserve. Thank you to the St. Louis Zoo for sponsoring Niania! Visit them at: https://www.stlzoo.org/

Wamba – Roosevelt Park Zoo

Wamba is located northwest of the Reserve. The village chief is requesting we expand our programs within their village, and we will continue to focus on the communities in this area. Thank you to the Roosevelt Park Zoo for sponsoring Wamba! Visit them at: http://rpzoo.com/

Watsa – Dallas Zoo

Watsa is located northeast of the Reserve and the community has been persistent in requesting the expansion of our programs to meet the needs of their community. World Okapi Day is the perfect avenue to begin that process. Thank you to the Dallas for sponsoring Watsa! Visit them at: https://www.dallaszoo.com/