About Us
Our Vision
A Mongolia where wildlife thrives
Our Mission
To promote and achieve the conservation of wild animals and their habitats through scientific research, education, and communication, while working in partnership with governmental, professional, and community-based organizations.
Targeted Key Species Learn more here
- Wild camel
- Musk deer
- Siberian marmot
- Saker falcon
- Steppe eagle
- Snow leopard
Our Journey
A timeline of our key milestones and achievements in wildlife conservation.
2003
The Zoological Society of London originated as the Steppe Forward Programme at the National University of Mongolia, focusing on wildlife research and conservation.
ZSL established Mongolian Representative Office
2019
Dr. Tungalag Ulambayar recruited as Country Director for ZSL
2018-2021
Implementation of following projects:
- DEFRA: IWT Challenge Fund (￡336,435): Securing Mongolia's borders and communities against wildlife trafficking
- DEFRA Darwin Initiative (￡329,952): Steppe up - Community-led recovery of Mongolia's iconic species and forest-steppe ecosystem
- National Geographic Society ($115,000): Camels at the Frontier - Establishing an ecological baseline for the enigmatic "Ships of the Gobi Desert"
- SEGRE Foundation (€ 117,000): Disrupting the poaching, illegal trade and trafficking of wildlife in and through Mongolia by strengthening Mongolia's canine enforcement efforts
2021-2024
- DEFRA: IWT Challenge Fund (￡597,020): Mongolia's New Ecological Police: Global Standards and Community Engagement
- DEFRA Darwin Initiative (￡497,048): Protecting Mongolia's Gobi Desert for wild camels and herder communities
Dr. Tungalag Ulambayar
ZSL Country Director, Dr. Tungalag Ulambayar is a Mongolian conservationist with almost 30 years of experience and a social scientist specializing in community-based conservation and pastoral institutions.
Research
Dr. Tungaa has contributed to 17 publications focused on wildlife conservation and environmental research.
To see the full list of her work, please visit her profile on ResearchGate.
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Expertise
Dr. Tungaa's participation in IRC 2025 highlights her expertise in rangeland management and environmental conservation.
Her contributions to the field focus on sustainable land practices, offering insights that will drive future research and solutions for global rangeland challenges.
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Membership
Dr. Tungaa is a valued member of My Green Mongolia, contributing her expertise in environmental conservation and sustainable development.
As part of the network, she collaborates with various organizations to promote ecological protection and community-driven solutions in Mongolia.
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How you can help
This is your opportunity to make a real impact in protecting Mongolia’s wildlife. Join our Society today and be part of the movement to safeguard these incredible species and their habitats for generations to come. Together, we can ensure Mongolia’s wildlife continues to thrive.