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Sustainability in Action
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Sustainability is at the heart of everything we do, from breeding endangered African penguins to building the greenest museum on Earth. See how we’re shrinking our carbon footprint, expanding species and ecosystem conservation, and making it easy for you to get involved.
Our building is an exhibit in itself. Explore the sustainable engineering that earned us our first LEED Platinum rating—and the efficient daily operations that scored us our second.
Some of the Academy’s most exotic animals are actually San Francisco natives. Learn how our breeding programs help improve genetic diversity and inform more effective conservation strategies.
New! Say hello to Stanlee, our newest African penguin chick.
Environmental victories often have their roots in Academy research. Explore how our scientists are making waves in coral reef restoration, shark conservation, and citizen science.
Sustainability meets delightfulness with Your Plan, Your Planet, a surprisingly fun, ingeniously interactive new tool developed by Google and the Academy. Explore it on your smartphone for the best experience.
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