About us
An estimated 45,300 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.
What we do
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 PartnersTraditional 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, but cell lines cannot be grown from these samples.
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We cryopreserve 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 in a living state.
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
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 PartnersDue 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 PartnersNature’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.
AmbassadorsWho we are
President
Founder & Chair
Chief Operations Officer
Vice Chair
Chief Scientific Officer of the Care Fertility Group, Ambassador & Scientific Advisor to Nature's SAFE
Ambassador
Ambassador
Zoo Liaison & Charity Administrator
governance
Nature’s SAFE is registered as a charity in England and Wales (No 1192876). We are governed by our Board of Trustees.