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Saving Animals From Extinction

We are Nature’s SAFE, a living biobank set up as a safeguard for our planet’s wildlife. We use advanced science to preserve cells in a living state and ensure a future for at-risk species.

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About us

Safeguarding wildlife

Over 18,000 animal species are at risk of extinction. We are in a race against time preserve vital genetics that can support breeding programmes enable species survival.

 

As EAZA Biobank’s UK-based cryopreservation partner, we work with zoos, wildlife parks and wildlife rescues centres in the UK to preserve reproductive cells and tissues from animals threatened with extinction.

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What we do

We are a third-party service providing free cryopreservation of animal cells and tissues

Pygmy marmoset
Preserved April 2022

Nature’s SAFE began by a small group of cryoconservation specialists with a passion for wildlife. It has now grown into a global group of conservation scientists working to ensure all species can be safely stored in a living state.

We work with conservation partners across the UK, providing a free service of storage and stewardship of these priceless samples.

Conservation Partners

Why use Nature’s SAFE?

Cryopreservation is different from traditional biobanking. By submitting samples to the EAZA Biobank and Nature’s SAFE, you can get the benefits of both.

Traditional biobanking

  • Traditional biobanks focus on storing DNA in ultra-cold freezers at -80°C.
  • Although this preserves DNA, cells do not remain viable.
  • These biobanks are an excellent resource for genomic research.

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Cryopreservation

  • Cryo-biobanks preserve live cells and tissues in liquid nitrogen at -196°C.
  • During the freezing process, the structure of the cells are protected using cryoprotective agents so that they remain viable.
  • When thawed, these cells can replicate to form cell lines and be used to restore genetic diversity to dwindling animal populations.

Who we work with

Conservation Partners

We provide our service to zoos, wildlife parks and wildlife rescue centres across the UK, free of charge. By partnering with these institutions, we are expanding the range of species and individuals from which genetic material is collected, helping to preserve genetic diversity for threatened species.

Conservation Partners
Businesses

Due to the scale of the challenge to preserve our natural world, it needs a collective approach. We work with businesses of all sizes who share our vision of a sustainable, and healthy future.

Corporate Partners
Our Ambassadors

Nature’s SAFE Ambassadors are a distinguished and expert group of people who have achieved a significant profile in their field and are dedicated to the work of NS.

Ambassadors

Who we are

Our work would not be possible without our incredible team

Prof Alison Campbell

Chief Scientific Officer of the Care Fertility Group, Ambassador & Scientific Advisor to Nature's SAFE

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governance

Nature’s SAFE is registered as a charity in England and Wales (No 1192876). We are governed by our Board of Trustees.