For Dan Beetem, countless species have left an impression on him, but few compare to the scimitar-horned oryx. Their elegant horns and extraordinary adaptability tell a story of survival that once seemed impossible but now offers hope for the future. This holiday season, you can help fuel the future for the scimitar-horned oryx, both within our care and in the wild, when you donate to The Wilds. To learn more about this incredible species and how your support helps fuel a future for them, visit

The majestic scimitar-horned oryx is truly a beauty 🦌 A species of antelope once declared ‘Extinct in the Wild’, successful conservation work by zoos around the world resulted in them being downlisted to ‘Endangered’ on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. | Dublin Zoo