# Virtual World-Saving Games My Conservation Park Lets You Save Endangered Species By Annie Ho | Published 2011-06-30 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/my-conservation-park References: [huffingtonpost](http://www.huffingtonpost.com/deborah-bassett/virtual-conservation-prot_b_883676.html) & [myconservationpark](http://www.myconservationpark.com/) My Conservation Park is one of the games that lends to the [social-media gaming pattern](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/puzzlit). Over the years, social games such as NightClub City and Restaurant City flooded [Facebook](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cape-town), giving players a chance to build their dream world. However, with My Conservation Park by Good World Games, you can go beyond building your own park. With this game, you are also helping to save endangered species around the world. This game will donate 15% of your virtual earnings to non-profit organization such as [WWF](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecosphere-1) and the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund. The game is user-friendly as it is open to all ages. My Conservation Park tasks you with building a healthy, sustainable environment and protecting your hero from threats. As a new intern for Good World Games, I can safely say that this game can get addictive, so go ahead, have fun while you save the world. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 36% | Activity: 69% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Virtual World-saving Games:** The trend of virtual world-saving games is growing as they offer both entertainment and a chance to make social impact. - **Social Impact Gaming:** Games that allow players to make a tangible social impact are gaining popularity among socially conscious consumers. - **Gamifying Conservation:** Gamification of conservation efforts through virtual games offers companies new ways to engage with audiences and foster brand purpose. ### Where This Applies - **Gaming Industry:** The gaming industry has an opportunity to create more social impact and conservation-centered games that appeal to gamers' sense of purpose. - **Conservation Industry:** The conservation industry can partner with gaming companies to tap into the gaming audience, raise awareness and funds for conservation causes. - **Social Media Industry:** With the rise of social media gaming and social impact games, social media companies can integrate virtual world-saving games into their platforms, driving user engagement. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Nature-Supporting Metaverse Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/untamed-metaverse.md) - [Impactful Gaming Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/humanity-games.md) - [Gamified Animal Aids](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/catswe.md) - [In-Game Tree-Planting Initatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/match-masters.md) - [Mission-Based Play Metaverses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/windy-weatherfoot-game.md) - [Social-Focused Childrens Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dragon-snacks-games.md) - [Eco-Conscious Puzzle Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kwalee.md) - [Island Adventure Metaverses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/find-the-seasouls.md) - [Gamified Sustainability Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-carbon-games.md)