The mission of the Frozen Ark Project is to collect, preserve and store DNA and viable cells from animals in danger of extinction.  The Project will focus on the thousands of animals that are expected to disappear within the next few decades.

Samples will be taken from captive breeding programmes, zoos and wild populations.  The Project will provide uniquely important scientific knowledge and a precious source of genetic material for conservation projects.  We believe that no more animals should be allowed to approach extinction without such material being conserved.  The Frozen Ark has developed into an international consortium of museums, zoos and university laboratories, all devoted to the long-term preservation of this material.