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Concrete support from Zoopark Zájezd for chameleon conservation
We are pleased to announce that Zoopark Zájezd, located in the Czech Republic, has recently made its first payment to support the work of Caméléon Center Conservation. This support is the result of several awareness-raising and fundraising initiatives carried out with its visitors.
Jun 13, 2025


First mission to inventory the chameleons of Makay: let's go!
The first mission to inventory chameleons and other reptiles in the Makay massif has just begun, marking a key milestone in our research and conservation programme in this largely unexplored region of Madagascar. Led by the NGO Naturevolution, which has been active in Makay for several years, in collaboration with Caméléon Center Conservation, this project aims to better document the herpetological richness of this unique massif and strengthen local skills for its preservatio
May 19, 2025


First results on Parson's chameleon presented at EAZA ARTAG 2025
During the joint meeting of the taxonomic groups for reptiles and amphibians (ARTAG) of EAZA (European Association of Zoos and Aquaria), held at Allwetterzoo in Münster from 12 to 17 May 2025, Benjamin Drouet – veterinarian and member of the Caméléon Center Conservation team – presented the first results of our project on Parson's chameleon (Calumma parsonii).
May 16, 2025


International Chameleon Day – 9 May 2025
On this global day dedicated to one of the most fascinating reptiles on our planet, Caméléon Center Conservation is proud to announce the official launch of its YouTube channel !
May 9, 2025


Parson's Chameleon Day – Sunday, 27 April at MUZOO
Come celebrate with us the Parson's chameleon (Calumma parsonii), a discreet giant of Madagascar's rainforests threatened by deforestation. This festive day will mark the end of the temporary exhibition at MUZOO (La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland) and highlight our conservation programme for the world's largest chameleon.
Apr 17, 2025


First health assessment of the world's largest chameleon!
Our team is launching a unique study on the microbiota of Calumma parsonii, between the rainforest and zoos.
Mar 26, 2025


5th chameleon inventory session in Vohimana
After four inventory sessions between 2023 and 2024, a fifth session has just started in the Vohimana reserve!
Mar 14, 2025


A new commitment to the conservation of chameleons in the Iaroka forest
The signing of a cooperation agreement between our association and VOI Iaroka marks the creation of a new research and conservation project
Mar 10, 2025


News from the project to study correlations between plants and chameleons
With the help of local guides, over 200 chameleons were observed and measured, enabling data to be collected on their habitat, distribution
Mar 7, 2025


New : Inventory of the chameleons of Makay
We are pleased to announce the launch of our new project to inventory chameleons and other reptiles in the Makay Massif with Naturevolution.
Mar 4, 2025


A new start for a female Parson's chameleon
Today, we transferred a female Parson's chameleon (Calumma parsonii) to the MUZOO.
Feb 19, 2025


SensorPush supports our ex situ conservation project !
We're delighted to announce SensorPush's support for our Parson's chameleon ex situ convention project. Thanks to their wireless sensor tech
Feb 14, 2025


A new member joins the Caméléon Center Conservation team
We are delighted to welcome Benjamin DROUET, a veterinary doctor with a passion for medicine and the conservation of endangered species, par
Feb 6, 2025


Our project featured in AFSA's Le Tarsier newsletter
Last week, the Association Francophone des Soigneurs-Animaliers (AFSA) published its latest issue of the newsletter Le Tarsier, in which we
Jan 29, 2025


Involving private breeders in the ex situ conservation of Parson's chameleon
As part of our ex situ conservation project for the Parson's chameleon, a private Swiss breeder has joined our zoological partners
Jan 27, 2025


On the ground in Madagascar to start 2025 in action!
Our teams crossed the milestone of 2025 in the heart of the Vohimana reserve, surrounded by the luxuriant nature of Madagascar. A symbolic a
Jan 5, 2025


Start of fieldwork for the Master's degree on chameleons and plants
Fieldwork has begun on the project "Examination of correlations between chameleons and plants in the Vohimana reserve".
Dec 3, 2024


Cameleon Center Conservation at the 51st SHF Congress
We are taking part in the 51st Congress of the French Herpetological Society...
Oct 23, 2024


Private keepers at the heart of chameleon conservation!
This article highlights a concrete example of the role the private sector can play in reptile conservation...
Oct 22, 2024


Fondation Le pal Nature: we were there!
Just over a week ago, the Le PAL NATURE FOUNDATION held its day-long event, and we were there!
Oct 13, 2024
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