conservation

Introduction The emperor penguin (Aptenodytes forsteri) has got to be arguably the most iconic and popular of all penguin species (or at least Antarctic/cold-weathered penguins). They have appeared in many media such as films like Happy Feet and Surf’s Up, then you have documentaries like March...

Although the AZA has already made a statement against using genetic technology for de-extinction, BioRescue and its partners continue making keen progress in de-extinction of the northern white rhinoceros. Through advanced reproductive technology, the long term goal is to reintroduce this all...

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Captive breeding achievements in recent years have exploded with numerous new species being bred successfully for the first time, both within the Zoo & Aquarium sphere, but also on the industry and trade side as well. I couldn't find anywhere else to put these posts, since it doesn't exactly...

I am looking for examples where individual hobbyists, scientists, small non-zoo organizations and maybe commercial venues helped in protection, discovery or research of animals ex-situ, especially in Europe. I found mentions of several freshwater fish which only survived in private tanks. There...

Hi everyone here is a concept map Perth Zoo might look like if they were to expand into Windsor Park. Pease tell me on your opinion if Perth Zoo was to expand into Windsor Park:) with the Masterplan it might be possible.

So start off the New Year, one of the 25 Top Lost Species from Re:Wild has been rediscovered, Omiltemi Cottontail Rabbit. Rabbit lost for 120 years found hopping around in the mountains

Taken on December 29th, 2024 at the Menagerie du Jardin des Plantes in Paris, France.

so this year has been a big year for me! I finally got to work with an endangered species and learn all about them: The black-footed ferret!! Did you know?: There are only approximately 400 black-footed ferrets in the wild now September 26 is National Black-footed ferret rediscovery day! A...

Hi Folks, My name is Jonny and I am a former zookeeper. I am very passionate and loyal to the industry and the good-zoos and reputable organisations with huge amounts of respect for the hard working people within ex-situ conservation. But I am also passionate about being constructively critical...

What (if any) species of sharks and rays are self-sustaining in aquaria?

What is the Wilder Blean Project? The Wilder Blean Project aims to bring transformational change through a missing keystone species, the Europe Bison or Wisent, that is able to naturally manage the Ancient Woodlands. The return of this species, along with many others such as Iron-Age Pigs and...

In this thread, I want to showcase innovative, interesting, and thought-provoking scenes from zoos. My aim is to present new directions and concepts. Naturally, choice what is interesting and unique is subjective. For instance, exhibits common in Europe are scarce or absent in the USA. Some...

Hello all, I was wondering if anyone can help me make a directory of private breeders, conservationists, and/or suppliers that give to and/or receive herptiles from AZA zoos in the USA. The reason why I made this list was because I have not seen too many high-profile private herptile...

This thread is intended as a chance for people to highlight and discuss zoos and aquariums that are also doing interesting or notable things with plants. I've intentionally used the word "notable" in the title to give us a wide range of possibilities. It could be a zoo doing amazing plant...

I've been thinking of using generic ostrich in lieu of Arabian ostrich, and I'm wondering if something similar has been done in zoos already. Afterall, many large animal species exant today, such as lions and leopards, historically had much wider distributions than today.

An offshoot from the post that wild Coypus live on the ponds of Dvur Kralove zoo. What wild animals live on the grounds of zoos? Please, don't list all rats and mice, ducks, crows, pigeons, gulls, small songbirds and such. Tell of larger and rarer species, especially ones which count as...

Just some thoughts of how zoos should react to splitting or lumping species or subspecies. Recent proposals to split subspecies into species affected among other ungulates and primates. Split species included giraffe, antelope, deer, caprids, mouse lemurs, loris, night monkeys, sakis and...

Does anyone know or have any information on what conservation or preservation efforts are being made for native reptiles throughout Australia? I am mainly interested in carpet pythons, but it’s important for all reptiles. I would go further to say that it is important for all native animals...

Hi guys, I’m relatively new to the idea of building a zoo/wildlife park… though I’ve been thinking about it deeply for the past few months. I have a few questions but firstly I’ll run you guys through my thinking process. I have a lot of respect for the work that Australian zoos/parks do with...