FOUNDED AS O.O.S.-NL IN 1997, CHANGED INTO E.S.F. IN 2003.

AIMS:
  1. Conservation of reptiles and amphibians in captivity, with emphasis on endangered species.

  2. Management of European studbooks.

  3. Management of genetically healthy breeding programmes.

  4. Cooperation with re-introduction programmes.

  5. Gathering, compiling and spreading of knowledge of husbandry and reproduction of reptiles and amphibians.