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Select Project: All Projects Acoustic Bat Surveys Adopt-A-Pond Black-footed Ferret Breeding Program Eastern Loggerhead Shrike Breeding Program Eastern Spiny Softshell Turtle Research Frogwatch Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup Kawartha Turtle Trauma Centre Lion Tamarin Parking Meter Ontario Turtle Tally Otonabee River Restoration Project Chirp Redside Dace Habitat Rehabilitation Saskatoon Natural Grasslands Turtle Island Conservation Urban Turtle Initiative Vancouver Island Marmot Breeding Program Wetland Guardians Zoos and aquariums are working behind the scenes every day for wildlife conservation. Breeding Species at risk are bred for future release into the wild. Reproductive physiologists research the best conditions for breeding animals, by analyzing hormones, for example. Research All kinds of research projects, from examining animal behaviour to finding out which diets are best, are carried out at zoos and aquariums. Education Public education programs, exhibit signs, brochures, and even Web sites are produced to spread the message of conservation. Zoo staff are involved in ongoing training to help them do their jobs better. Population Management (in zoos/aquariums) Zoo staff keep animal and plant collections healthy. Some techniques can also be applied to wild groups of animals or plants. Conservation projects also reach beyond zoos and aquariums. Habitat protection and restoration Projects, such as stream cleanups, protect or repair vital habitats. Population management (in the wild) Managing animals and plants in the wild involves activities such as nesting surveys. Reintroduction Species bred at zoos and aquariums for release into the wild are slowly set free in their natural habitat. Some animals or plants are moved from one wild place to another if they are threatened. Home Page Species at Risk Zoos and Conservation Why Are Species at Risk? Fun & Games Take Action! Email us at:Info@ZooAction.ca Webmaster Technical Support: WebMaster@ZooAction.ca Legal Statement |  Privacy Statement ©Zoos and Aquariums Take Action 2012