Madagascar Fauna Group

Welcome to the Madagascar Fauna Group

The MFG was created to establish a coordinated group through which zoological institutions and their partners could make meaningful contributions to conserving the habitat of Malagasy species they exhibited.

The MFG has evolved a multidisciplinary, holistic and integrated approach to realize our vision through the application of four primary strategies: Conservation Action, Research, Education and Capacity Building

VISION: To Conserve Madagascar's Biodiversity

MISSION: Linking ex situ to in situ conservation to preserve Madagascar's biodiversity

What we do

What's new

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:: Conservation Action

We partner with local communities to reforest degraded landscapes, continue to monitor offspring of released and monitor and report natural resource violations in Betampona Natural Reserve.

:: Research

We concentrate on topics directly relevant to conservation to advance the formulation of well-adapted and science-based conservation strategies.

:: Environmental Education

We provide environmental education programs for Malagasy youth and environmental awareness-raising events for the general public

:: Capacity Building

We offer professional training activities and workshops in conservation-related fields for adults including university students, the heads of school districts, village leaders, mayors and farmer associations .

MFG Project Update:

The MFG hosted the first International Technical Meeting for the Conservation of the Critically Endangered Prolemur simus in January 2010 to share survey and other research results with the goal of identifying conservation action priorities. [read more...]

Zoos Making a Difference:

The AAZK Chapter of the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo have had great success creating fund-raising events for the MFG. Keepers making a difference in the field and at home!

And learn about the annual Fete for Madagascar that generates Seneca Park Zoo's membership contribution! [read more...]

: The Eighth Continent

Click above to see current and back issues of the MFG's quarterly newsletter.

Contribute funds or some basic items to the Madagascar Fauna Group that will be used by staff directly working on conservation projects in the field.

Buy Madagascar t-shirts, mugs, and more in our online store.

Proceeds benefit our conservation programs.