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Sulawesi-Crested Macaque Conservation
Sulawesi-crested macaques are classified as Critically Endangered by the IUCN Red List, with populations in the wild estimated to be at around 5,000-6,000 on their native island of Sulawesi.
Dublin Zoo is the primary donor and lead advocate for Selamatkan Yaki, supporting conservation of the Critically Endangered Sulawesi crested macaque. Now, with this enhanced partnership, Dublin Zoo provides increased financial support, capacity-building, and public engagement – furthering its mission as a global conservation leader.
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Sulawesi-Crested Macaque Conservation
Sulawesi-crested macaques are classified as Critically Endangered by the IUCN Red List, with populations in the wild estimated to be at around 5,000-6,000 on their native island of Sulawesi.
Dublin Zoo is the primary donor and lead advocate for Selamatkan Yaki, supporting conservation of the Critically Endangered Sulawesi crested macaque. Now, with this enhanced partnership, Dublin Zoo provides increased financial support, capacity-building, and public engagement – furthering its mission as a global conservation leader.
Selamathkan Yaki
Following the success of its first-ever Run for Wildlife in July 2025, Dublin Zoo is proud to announce a strengthened partnership with long-time conservation partner Selamatkan Yaki, becoming the programme’s primary donor and lead advocate for the Critically Endangered Sulawesi crested macaque, or “yaki”. To learn more about this partnership and Run for Wildlife, read more here.
In 2017, Registrar/Research and Conservation Coordinator, Sandra Molloy, visited Selamatkan Yaki and observed many aspects of their work, see how Sandra got on below and read her conservation trip diary here.
Dublin Zoo also takes part in a European breeding programme for Sulawesi-crested macaques.