Today, many of the 45 species of iguanas are threatened with extinction, some with wild populations numbering less than 200. The problems are similar wherever iguanas are found: habitat loss, degradation, and fragmentation; illegal collection and poaching; the negative effects of introduced and invasive species; and climate changes that can impact their reproduction.

And yet, they tend to be overlooked or forgotten in conservation efforts—or worse, dismissed as not needing protection at all. The International Iguana Foundation is dedicated specifically to iguanas, raising and providing the much-needed funds that can make a real difference in their conservation. 

Working in concert with the IUCN SSC Iguana Specialist Group (ISG) and our partners, the IIF provides critical support for initiatives in the ISG’s Conservation Action Plans and Species Recovery Plans, which target iguana species that are in serious danger of extinction and need protection to survive.

You can join us in our mission! To help support IIF’s iguana conservation programs, click on the PayPal “Donate” button to make a contribution. The International Iguana Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, and all donations tax-deductible. Make your donation by December 31 to ensure that it can be deducted in this year’s taxes.