Welcome to IRCF!
The International Reptile Conservation Foundation works to conserve reptiles & amphibians, their natural habitats & ecosystems that support them.
IRCF works in concert with the scientific community, educators, and professional conservation organizations as a part of the total conservation solution.
We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of former Blue Iguana Conservation Warden, John Marotta who volunteered and worked with BIC from 2006 – 2013. During his time with us, he brought exceptional dedication, care, and expertise to his work. His passion for the Blue Iguanas in his care and his commitment to both their well being as individuals and conservation as a species made a lasting impact on the animals, our team and our community.
Our thoughts are with his family, friends, and all who knew him. We are truly grateful for the time he spent with us, and he will always be remembered.
Below is a message from Fred Burton, founder of BIC:
There was a time in the history of the Blue Iguana Recovery Program when we entered an explosive phase of releasing a hundred young Blues to the wild every year. That meant for the first time, we were faced with a daunting two hundred young iguanas to be fed every day, plus all the voracious adults. And right on cue, John Marotta started volunteering with us. Talk about the right man at the right time!
First as a volunteer, then as a Warden, John made a huge impact on the BIRP, throwing all his considerable energy into his work. The iguana food collection went fast and furious, and the iguanas thrived. And so did John. He reflected that these were some of the best years of his life. These were also some of the best years for the BIRP. He brought in funding, dazzled the tourists, motivated our volunteers and inspired the school children. He set the bar high for any Warden to follow. This is the legendary John Marotta I will always remember.
National Trust for the Cayman Islands:
Blue Iguana Conservation (BIC)
A Trip Down Memory Lane
Celebrating:
International Blue Iguana Day
May 8th 2023
Participants:
Bella Rooney, Moderator-Conservationist;
Luke Harding, BIC; John & Sandy Binns, IRCF;
Paule Calle, WCS; Tandora Grant, SDZWA;
Fred Burton, DOE
Award-winning conservation biologist Fred Burton has released a fascinating new book about saving one of the most endangered reptiles on earth. "The Little Blue Book: A Short History of the Grand Cayman Blue Iguana" is a true story about the rescue of a noble and charismatic iguana that almost suffers extinction. An engaging read and a beacon of hope for conservation of reptiles. Published by IRCF.
Due to a limited supply we are allowing a maximum of 2 copies per individual customer.
Conservation Programs
Cyclura ricordii
Cyclura cychlura cychlura
Cyclura lewisi
Cyclura nubila caymanensis
Cyclura delicatissima
Heloderma horridum charlesbogerti
Liolaemus multimaculatus
Abronia spp.
Ctenorsaura palearis
Gavialis gangeticus
FUNDESGUA
IRCF Journal
The IRCF peer reviewed "Journal Reptiles & Amphibians, Conservation and Natural History" has migrated!
Readers can now access the journal at the University of Kansas Portal. You are encouraged to REGISTER in order to receive the Table of Contents for each new issue as it is published.
All of our back issues are also available for your perusal. Volume 1 No. 1 (1990) through Volume 27 No. 3 (current issue), 30 years of publishing!