Conservation Leadership

2012 CZS Science Fair

2012 CZS Science Fair

125 science-minded students from 16 Chicago Public Schools took part in the 2012 CZS Science Fair on Friday, Feb. 3. Judges included Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle, Chicago High School for Agricultural Sciences, Corey Correnti, senior vice president of marketing, sales, and supply for BP Products North America, Inc., Eddie Arruza, correspondent and segment host for WTTW-TV’s Chicago Tonight, and Andrea Zopp, president and CEO of the Chicago Urban League, along with CZS Staff and Volunteers...read more.

Education

Guests Feeding Walrus at Brookfield Zoo

Sharing Our Knowledge of Wildlife

Conservation, Education and Training programs are designed to engage and enlighten, inspiring conservation action, connecting young students with scientific fields.

 

Zoological Research

3D Imaging at Brookfield Zoo

Vets Utilize New Imaging for Animal Care

Pilgrim, a 9-year-old African crested porcupine, requires regular tooth trims, and veterinarians at Brookfield Zoo were at one point questioning if one of Pilgrim’s overgrown incisors should be extracted. New 3D imaging at the Animal Hospital was helpful in showing why this extraction would be potentially risky and more difficult than the continued trimming. The 3D renderings showed the anatomy of the incisors and their very close proximity to many other structures that would add to the difficulty of the procedure.

“This is exciting new technology that gives us much more information about our animals here than we’ve ever had before. We can use this information to improve our treatment and for proactive care to help ensure their well-being,” said Tom Meehan, DVM, vice president of veterinary services for CZS. “The more we understand—and see an animal’s anatomy—the more we enhance our ability to provide the highest quality of care.”...read more.
  • Population Genetics »

    Dr. Robert Lacy leads an internationally known Population Genetics program, creating computer models to give wildlife conservationists detailed data in preserving genetic diversity.

  • Veterinary Science »

    The Veterinary Services Department works with animal caregivers throughout the zoo to maintain the health of the animals in their care.

  • Zoo Nutrition »

    With one of the longest running programs in the world, CZS has animal nutritional needs down to a science.

  • Behavioral Endocrinology»

    CZS behavioral endocrinologists combine studies of behavior and hormones to find innovative ways to protect animals threatened with extinction.