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    Wildlife Conservation

    Zoo | Wildlife Conservation

    Securing a Future for Wildlife

    The Zoo has been working to protect wildlife around the world for more than two decades. We are confronting the most vital, complex and emerging threats to species survival in the wild.  Our wildlife conservation efforts protect species today and benefit wildlife, human communities and the habitats we share into the future.

    The Zoo is addressing issues that threaten species in the wild and are key to the long-term survival of wildlife and habitats. We support, develop and implement unique and collaborative conservation projects that promote wildlife survival and benefit human communities by:

    Protecting wildlife from immediate threats resulting from unsustainable human activity, including human-wildlife conflict, illegal wildlife trade, and habitat loss. Strategic and collaborative efforts are needed at every level to protect wildlife and habitats from exploitation and illegal activity.

    Building conservation capacity locally and regionally to strengthen the knowledge, skills, tools, competencies and abilities of individuals and communities (through training, education, awareness-building, and empowerment) - improving their ability to effectively carry out conservation activities.

    Promoting conservation science through the study of biodiversity, conservation, wildlife and human ecology, and examining the relationships between them. Investigations embrace the natural, physical, social, economic and political sciences and generate information needed for effective and measurable conservation impacts.

    The Zoo targets efforts in Africa, Asia and Latin America and works with conservation partners in more than two dozen countries around the world. No matter the location, we consider local and regional practices and values, and cultivate programs that are sensitive to the needs and activities of people living with wildlife.
    • Make A Difference
      Make A Difference

    • Blog
      Blog

      Monthly updates from Cleveland Metroparks Zoo's Executive Director, Dr. Chris Kuhar

    • Andean Bear
      Andean Bear

      Andean Bears are the only species of bear native to South America, and the single remaining...

    • Asian Turtle
      Asian Turtle

      Turtles and tortoises have been around since the time of the dinosaur. Today, over half of the...

    • Giraffe
      Giraffe

      The current giraffe population is estimated to be less than 110,000 - about 1/4 of the number of...

    • Gorilla
      Gorilla

      Gorillas are a symbol of strength, but they are critically endangered. Fewer than 4,500 Eastern...

    • Illegal Wildlife Trade - Tiger
      Illegal Wildlife Trade - Tiger

      Tigers are the ultimate symbol of wilderness, but they are rapidly losing ground to poaching...

    • Illegal Wildlife Trade
      Illegal Wildlife Trade

      Tigers, elephants, rhinos, slow lorises, and other threatened species are in danger of...

    • Lion & Cheetah
      Lion & Cheetah

      They are the majestic symbol of wild Africa, but these big cats have disappeared from more than...

    • Other Partnerships
      Other Partnerships

    • Lights for Lions
      Lights for Lions

      Do you have broken or used holiday lights and extension cords?  Donate them at the Zoo to help...

    • Conservation Shop
      Conservation Shop

    • Tigers
      Tigers

      Tigers are the ultimate symbol of wilderness, but more than 95% of their wild population has...

    • Together we make a difference
      Together we make a difference

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