For over 30 years, RSCF has linked rigorous captive management to on-the-ground recovery across three continents — from Mt. Kenya to the Amazon basin to South Florida.
Whatever it Takes,
For as Long as it Takes
1994
RSCF FOUNDED
2000
MORNE DIABLOTIN NATIONAL PARK
2004
FIRST BONGO REPATRIATION
2014
TROPICAL CONSERVATION INSTITUTE/FIU
2025
SECOND BONGO REPATRIATION
OUR PURPOSE
Bridging the Gap Between
Captivity and the Wild
RSCF's conservation model is built on a simple but powerful premise: captive expertise and field programs must work together. Our breeding center in Loxahatchee, Florida is not just a refuge, it is the foundation for reintroduction programs that are returning species to their native habitats right now.
"For most wild things on Earth, the future must rely on the conscience of man."
— Archie Carr, Naturalist & Conservationist
17 Mountain Bongo Return to Mt. Kenya
After decades of breeding, partnership-building, and preparation, RSCF completed its second and largest repatriation, sending 17 critically endangered mountain bongos back to their native Kenya. With fewer than 100 remaining in the wild, every animal counts.
WHERE WE WORK
Active Programs
EAST AFRICA
Mountain Bongo Recovery
Captive breeding, repatriation and in-situ management on Mt. Kenya, working to reverse the decline of one of Africa's most endangered antelope.
SOUTH AMERICA
Parrots & Primates
Red-browed Amazon parrot breeding and repatriation, lion tamarin and marmoset conservation across Brazil and the Amazon Basin.
EASTERN CARIBBEAN
Island Parrot Conservation
30+ years protecting endemic parrots of Dominica and St. Vincent including monitoring, training and habitat protection.
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LOXAHATCHEE, FL
Where it All Begins
RSCF's 30-acre Breeding and Research Center
Every bongo repatriated to Kenya, every parrot returned to the Caribbean, every tamarin recovering in the Atlantic Forest — it starts here. RSCF's South Florida campus is an international hub for captive propagation, applied research, and conservation medicine, giving critically endangered species a second chance while we fight to protect their wild habitats.
SPECIES IN OUR CARE:
OUR APPROACH
How we Work
Science-Based Recovery Programs
We design and manage sustainable breeding, reintroduction, and protection programs grounded in decades of field and captive research. Every decision is backed by data and long-term monitoring.
In-Country Partnerships
RSCF collaborates directly with governments, local NGOs, and international conservation bodies to restore target species, combat wildlife trafficking, and protect critical habitat in-situ.
Consulting & Capacity Building
Through the Tropical Conservation Institute and direct technical partnerships, RSCF provides consulting, training, and field support to international conservation teams around the world.
LATEST FROM THE FIELD
News & Updates
17 Mountain Bongo Returned to Kenya
RSCF's second repatriation sends critically endangered mountain bongo back to Kenya, a turning point in one of conservation's most ambitious long-term recovery efforts.
FEBRUARY 2025
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RSCF Awarded $25,000 from the David R. Morris Foundation
Morris Animal Foundation recognizes RSCF's ongoing species recovery work with a significant commitment
2025
Illegal Wildlife Trade is Rising - Here's How RSCF is Fighting Back
From parrots to primates, the illegal wildlife trade remains a critical threat. RSCF's law enforcement partnerships are on the front lines.
WILDLIFE TRADE PROGRAM