The alarming global decline of species diversity concerns conservation NGOs as well as the regional zoo associations, such as the Association of Zoological Gardens (VdZ) in the German-speaking region. This is why Stiftung Artenschutz (Species Conservation Foundation) and VdZ started a unique partnership to engage for the conservation of threatened species. The aim of Stiftung Artenschutz is to conserve highly threatened animal species, especially those that have been lacking resources and interest, as well as protect and restore their habitats. This Small Grants programme supports a range of activities including direct amphibian conservation and applied research projects, conservation breeding and rei