WHO WE ARE
Pelargos NATURA NonProfit was the animal-loving vision of two friends, co-owners at the time of Attica Zoological Park, with the purpose of effectively contributing to the Protection and Conservation of the amazing Greek Wildlife. Although there are serious organizations in Greece, each of which specialize in the protection of specific endangered species, there was no organization capable and experienced enough to deal with any species facing serious problems in Nature. Due to our extensive experience at Attica Zoological Park through the caring of more than 300 different animal species, our specialized staff of dozens of passionate animal caretakers, the easily accessible international expertise within EAZA (European Association of Zoos & Aquaria) including centuries of scientific knowledge regarding all wild species, in addition to our facilities capable of hosting any species requiring human care and, lastly, our financial ability to support any serious animal protection effort, we felt it to be our duty to establish an independent non-profit organization dedicated to this very purpose.
We started the non-profit company Pelargos NATURA in 2011. Since then we have accomplished significant work in the field of Wildlife Protection and Conservation, in collaboration with some of the most recognized organizations in Greece that have historically dealt seriously and expertly within this field. Apart from these organizations, we have achieved significant work through collaborations with specialized scientists, whom we continue to support in their demanding fieldwork: they contribute their passion for the species they are captivated by, their specialized knowledge, and their labour, while we contribute international and local knowhow and experience, human resources, any necessary facilities, nutrition and veterinary support by Attica Zoo Park when required, funding, any necessary State or professional contacts that might be needed, or whatever else is needed on a case-by-case basis.
Our funding sources are multiple. Attica Zoological Park and my personal funds were our initial main source of funding. Other sources included the Green Fund of the Ministry of Environment, organizations like the Stavros Niarchos Foundation, private companies within the framework of their CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) activities, as well as individual anonymous donations.
In 2021, the company’s ownership was modified with the participation of Anna Kazazou, who replaced the Lesueur family’s corporate participation. Anna remains a senior executive at Attica Zoo Park, ensuring its effective contribution whenever required. She brings to Pelargos NATURA a passion for Wildlife Conservation, as well as the necessary knowledge and extensive experience in the handling of wild animals.
The goal of Pelargos NATURA is to be the catalyst for continuous substantial Wildlife Conservation actions in Greece, which will deliver effective results for the benefit of our country’s unique wildlife.
