Thanks to donations the Herpetofauna Foundation is able to support many projects around the world. This page shows all of the ongoing projects.
Orinoco Crocodile Project
Conservation
This conservation project includes various activities that contribute to the recovery of the natural population. For example, eggs from nests in the wild are collected and incubated artificially.
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Ko Pha Ngan Naja Project
Conservation and research
The Ko Pha Ngan Naja Project focuses on the conflicts between snakes and humans on the Thai island of Ko Pha Ngan and specifically in Than Sadet National Park on the island.
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Bufo Eichwaldi
Conservation
This project provides training activities including environmental education for local communities to raise awareness of the importance of amphibian conservation.
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Snakebite Survival Fund
Conservation
The Snakebite Survival Fund can make a difference for many children around the world, as it can save their life and pay for their rehabilitation and other after-care.
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Project Brain Youth Group
Conservation
Brain Youth Group has ensured that a lot of natural mangrove forest has been restored through planting in Kenya.
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Jocotoco Equador
Conservation
We're very closely engaged in the work of the Jocotoco foundation which focusses on the conservation efforts of all species of Atelopus frogs in the area.
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KCC (King Cobra Conservancy)
Conservation
Given the important role of the king cobra the King Cobra Conservancy has been established. They focus solely on this species.
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Campbell’s Bromeliad Skink
Conservation
The trees in which these animals live, are also very important as corridors to get these lizards from point A to point B.
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Cahuita Turtle Rescue
Conservation
Cahuita Turtle Rescue aims to save the Leatherback seaturtle by taking turtle nests to safety and incubating the eggs in their breeding center.
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Snake Patrol Surinam
Conservation
The SPS is a team of volunteers who, having the right knowledge and equipment, are able to safely catch and move snakes.
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Atheris Adventures
Conservation and research
Mirthe Aarts and Dickson Katana are doing research in Kenya into the populations of various viper species that occur in Western Kenya.
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East African Venom Supplies
Conservation and research
Formerly known as Bio-Ken, East African Venom Supplies is a research and education center in Watamu, Kenya, with a mission to save both humans and snakes.
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Kamal Devkota
Conservation
Locals often don't see the value of snakes. Kamal Devkota has started a project in which awareness plays a prominent role.
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The Antillean iguana
Conservation
Within the Dutch Caribbean, the Antillean iguana (Iguana delicatissima) is only found on St. Eustatius, an island of 21 km2. The species is under great pressure from multiple threats.
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Arco Spain
Conservation
An organization near the southern Spanish village of Tabernas dedicated to the conservation of tortoises, turtles and other reptiles. They do a lot of research and provide shelter for confiscated animals from the illegal circuit
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Adder research in the Netherlands
Research
Beautiful reptiles and amphibians also live in nature in the Netherlands. They are less known to the general public and snakes are certainly not associated with nature in the Netherlands.
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1StopBorneo Wildlife
Conservation
The Sakaerat Snake Team consists of a group of researchers in Thailand who are engaged in monitoring the king cobra and many other reptiles that live in the area.
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Kopet Dag rock lizard
Research
Darevskia kopetdaghica, the Kopet Dag rock lizard, is a lizard whose status is virtually unknown. It is found only in North Khorasan in Iran.
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BION Terrarium Center
Conservation and research
Since 2022, the Herpetofauna Foundation has supported BION Terrarium Center (BTC) in theUkrainian capital Kyiv. They have been hit hard by the war.
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SOS Fire salamander
Conservation
This project aims to protect one of the most beautiful amphibians in the Netherlands. Populations are decreasing and threats to the population are ongoing.
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Atelopus project
Research
The clown frog of harlequin toad is a well-known species in South America. Unfortunately, it is feared that they are in danger of extinction. Research is necessary.
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Arco Nepal
Conservation
ARCO Nepal is a conservation organization concerned with the protection of reptiles and amphibians in Nepal.
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Madras Crocodile Bank
Conservation
The Madras Crocodile Bank Trust and Centre for Herpetology (or Croc Bank) is a world leader in the field of frontline conservation and the preservation of natural landscapes.
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Bushmaster Conservation Project
Conservation
The Bushmaster Conservation Project is a conservation program established by the Herpetological Education & Research Project (H.E.R.P.).
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