LIFE20 partner

Zoo Vienna

Zoo Vienna

Zoo Vienna is the oldest zoo in the world. It was founded in 1752 and is part of the Schönbrunn UNESCO World Heritage Site. Since 2002, the zoo has been supporting the study on reintroducing Northern Bald Ibises into the wild and was involved as a partner in the first LIFE project.

As the project sponsor of the ongoing LIFE project, Zoo Vienna is responsible for project management, the coordination of the planned measures, as well as the project partners, public relations, and monitoring of the project's progress.

Förderverein Waldrappteam

Förderverein Waldrappteam

Förderverein Waldrappteam was founded in 2002 to operate and promote scientific projects for the conservation and reintroduction of Northern Bald Ibises. This association executed the first LIFE project.

As a project partner, Förderverein Waldrappteam is responsible for population management, GPS monitoring, human led migrations, the establishment of a satellite colony for the new LIFE project and is also involved in public relations.

Fondazione A.R.C.A. Animal Research Conservation in Action

Fondazione A.R.C.A. Animal Research Conservation in Action

The ARCA Foundation was established in 2012 to protect and promote biodiversity for the benefit of all, and works closely with Parco Natura Viva.

In the ongoing LIFE project, the ARCA Foundation is responsible for the construction of the new infrastructure as part of the colonies founding in Bussolengo.

Kärnten Netz GmbH

Kärnten Netz GmbH

The Kärnten Netz GmbH is the leading electricity and natural gas distribution network operator in Carinthia. Their tasks include network management, demand-oriented expansion, the necessary maintenance measures, and efficient troubleshooting management.

In the ongoing LIFE project, Kärnten Netz GmbH is implementing the security measures on power poles around the Rosegg breeding area.

Land Salzburg; Division 5 – Nature and Environmental Protection, trade

Land Salzburg; Division 5 – Nature and Environmental Protection, trade

In the first LIFE project, the state of Salzburg was responsible for the establishment of the breeding colony in Kuchl.

In the new LIFE project, the state of Salzburg is responsible for the implementation of the safety measures on electricity poles around the Kuchl breeding site.

Netz Oberösterreich GmbH

Netz Oberösterreich GmbH

Netz Oberösterreich GmbH is the electricity and natural gas system operator in Upper Austria as well as for parts of Salzburg, Styria and Lower Austria. The smooth operation, optimal maintenance and customer-oriented expansion of the electricity and natural gas pipeline networks are in the hands of Netz Oberösterreich GmbH.

In the new LIFE project, Netz Oberösterreich GmbH is implementing the safety measures on electricity poles in the vicinity of the Burghausen breeding area.

Parco Natura Viva - Garda Zoological Park s.r.l.

Parco Natura Viva - Garda Zoological Park s.r.l.

The Parco Natura Viva was opened in 1969 and houses 200 different animal species on 42 hectares of land. Species conservation, research and environmental education are the objectives of the Parco Natura Viva. They were already involved as a project partner in the first LIFE project.

They are responsible for the establishment of a new breeding colony near Bussolengo as part of the new LIFE project on the grounds of the Parco Natura Viva. They are also involved in public relations work in Italy and the campaign against illegal bird hunting.

Goldau Zoo

Goldau Zoo

Goldau Zoo was founded in 1925 and is both a nature conservation center and a recreational area. It offers visitors the opportunity for close contacts with different European animal species and is involved in international projects for conservation and reintroduction of endangered animal species.

In the current LIFE project, Zoo Goldau is responsible for the establishment of the first breeding colony of Northern Bald Ibises in Switzerland.

Rosegg GmbH Zoo

Rosegg GmbH Zoo

The Rosegg Zoo is Carinthia’s largest zoo and is located on a picturesque, historical mountain with a castle ruin. Since 2004, it has housed a free-flying, sedentary colony of Northern Bald Ibises. In the first LIFE project, the Rosegg Zoo was already involved as a project partner.

In the context of the current LIFE project, Northern Bald Ibises from the current sedentary colony at Rosegg Zoo are to be integrated into the migratory European population.

World Wide Fund for Nature Germany

World Wide Fund for Nature Germany

The non-profit environmental foundation WWF Germany aims to stop the global destruction of nature and the environment, conserve biodiversity, protect habitats, and create a future in which people and nature live in harmony together.

In the new LIFE project, WWF Germany supports the measures for sustainable protection of the Northern Bald Ibis and its habitats.

LIFE20 co-funders

Artenschutzstiftung Zoo Karlsruhe

Artenschutzstiftung Zoo Karlsruhe

HIT Umwelt- und Naturschutz Stiftungs-GmbH

HIT Umwelt- und Naturschutz Stiftungs-GmbH

Basel Zoo

Basel Zoo

Federal Ministry for Climate Action, Environment, Energy, Mobility, Innovation and Technology (BMK)

Federal Ministry for Climate Action, Environment, Energy, Mobility, Innovation and Technology (BMK)

Bund Naturschutz in Bayern e.V. - Kreisgruppe Altötting

Bund Naturschutz in Bayern e.V. - Kreisgruppe Altötting

Münchner Tierpark Hellabrunn AG

Münchner Tierpark Hellabrunn AG

Zurich Zoo

Zurich Zoo

AJS Förderstiftung Baryon AG

Stadt Burghausen

Stadt Burghausen

Zooschweiz

Zooschweiz

Tierpark Goldau

Tierpark Goldau

Other partners and co-funders

WWF Oasi Italy

WWF Oasi Italy


AeCS Aero-Club Switzerland

AeCS Aero-Club Switzerland

IUCN CTSG  IUCN Conservation Translocation Specialist Group

IUCN CTSG IUCN Conservation Translocation Specialist Group

ENPE  European Network of Prosecuters for the Environment aisbl

ENPE European Network of Prosecuters for the Environment aisbl

BirdLife Österreich - Landesgruppe Kärnten

BirdLife Österreich - Landesgruppe Kärnten

Deutsche Postcode Lotterie

Deutsche Postcode Lotterie

Deutsche Wildtier Stiftung

Deutsche Wildtier Stiftung

Lions Club Altötting-Burghausen

Lions Club Altötting-Burghausen

Prof. Dr. Alexandra Scope

Prof. Dr. Alexandra Scope


Salzburg Netz GmbH

Salzburg Netz GmbH

Stadt Überlingen

Stadt Überlingen

OZO Österreichische Zoo Organisation

OZO Österreichische Zoo Organisation

FIDC Federazione Italiana della Caccia, Italian Hunting Association

FIDC Federazione Italiana della Caccia, Italian Hunting Association

FACE Federation of Associations for Hunting and Conservation of the EU

FACE Federation of Associations for Hunting and Conservation of the EU

Hans und Helga Maus-Stiftung

Hans und Helga Maus-Stiftung

Verein für Tier- und Naturschutz

Verein für Tier- und Naturschutz

Stiftung Artenschutz

Stiftung Artenschutz

Interrex Espana

Interrex Espana

World Association of Zoos and Aquariums

World Association of Zoos and Aquariums

IUCN Reverse the Red IUCN Species Survival Commission, International conservation strategy

IUCN Reverse the Red IUCN Species Survival Commission, International conservation strategy

LBV  Landesbund für Vogelschutz in Bayern e.V.

LBV Landesbund für Vogelschutz in Bayern e.V.

CUFAA Arma dei Carabinieri - Comando Unità Forestali, Abmientali ed Agroalimentari

CUFAA Arma dei Carabinieri - Comando Unità Forestali, Abmientali ed Agroalimentari

IUCN SIS-SG IUCN Species Survival Commission - Stork, Ibis and Spoonbill Specialist Group

IUCN SIS-SG IUCN Species Survival Commission - Stork, Ibis and Spoonbill Specialist Group

LaSelva Toskana Feinkost Vertriebs GmbH

LaSelva Toskana Feinkost Vertriebs GmbH

Tiergarten Heidelberg GmbH

Tiergarten Heidelberg GmbH