The species that was brought back from extinction 🙌 Scimitar horned-oryx were extinct in the wild for over a decade, but through an international conservation collaboration we successfully restored their species. Through ZSL we contributed vital scientific expertise and on-the-ground support throughout the reintroduction effort. While at the Zoo our oryx were part of the founding herd, with some of their offspring are now living wild in Chad. 🔗 in story to find out more Their incredible comeba

From Extinct to Endangered – The Remarkable Return of the Scimitar-horned Oryx! Today is the very first World Scimitar-horned Oryx Day and we’re celebrating an incredible conservation milestone right here at Monarto Safari Park. Once Extinct in the Wild, this striking desert antelope is now roaming free again in its natural habitat, and Monarto has played a leading role in its comeback. Since 2011, we’ve welcomed 119 calves into our care and helped build a strong, genetically diverse population