Conservation through captive breeding

The European Studbook Foundation (ESF) is a private non profit organisation in Europe with the headquarters in the Netherlands (NL) and country coordinators in different other European countries.

Conservation

Conservation of reptiles and amphibians in captivity, with emphasis on endangered species.

Management

Management of European studbooks

Breeding

Management of genetically healthy breeding programmes.

Cooperation

Cooperation with re-introduction programmes. Gathering, compiling and spreading of knowledge of husbandry and reproduction of reptiles and amphibians.

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Studbooks

54+

(Co)studbookkeepers

4800+

Registered animals

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European Turtle Alliance conference Spring 2024

Join us for an exhilarating weekend filled with invaluable insights and discoveries in turtle and tortoise conservation in May 2024!

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ESF members present at European Turtle Alliance Conference

ESF members did present at the annual European Turtle Alliance Conference:

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European Turtle Alliance Conference

Coming up: a two day conference hosted by the European Turtle Alliance!

Friends

Also look at the websites of our friends for more information.

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