Rescued Birds Affected by Oil Spill
Five American white pelicans, rescued from the Gulf of Mexico as a result of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, have a new home at Brookfield Zoo. Following physicals and a 30-day quarantine period they will be placed on permanent exhibit at the Formal Pool. When the oil spill occurred the birds joined other wildlife species that needed human intervention. They were treated for their injuries by volunteers working with... continue reading story...
The Chicago Zoological Society's long-term focus on animal well-being, education, and science starts with inspiring future conservation leaders, like volunteers at our Good Works program, recently honored by the LaGrange Area Department of Special Education...read more.
Conservation, Education and Training programs are designed to engage and enlighten, inspiring conservation action, connecting young students with scientific fields.
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What's Poetry Got to Do With It? July 30, 2010 Join us in Great Bear Wilderness underwater viewing for an evening of tapas and fine wine paired with a poetry reading highlighting the role of poetry in conservation. Chicago poet C.J. Laity will serve as our guest host for the night, helping you explore the creative ways poetry can inspire a closer connection with the natural world.
The addition of a CT scanner to the Chicago Zoological Society's world-class imaging suite at Brookfield Zoo, donated by Loyola University Medical Center, enhances the zoo’s diagnostic capabilities for a variety of species. It also gives Brookfield Zoo the distinction of having the best, most comprehensive imaging suite in a North American zoo. Brookfield Zoo is the second zoo in the U.S. to own an on-site CT scanner...read more.
Dr. Robert Lacy leads an internationally known Population Genetics program, creating computer models to give wildlife conservationists detailed data in preserving genetic diversity.
The Veterinary Services Department works with animal caregivers throughout the zoo to maintain the health of the animal collection through direct clinical medical and surgical care, as well as a comprehensive preventive medicine program.
With one of the longest running programs in the world, CZS has animal nutritional needs down to a science.
CZS behavioral endocrinologists combine studies of behavior and hormones to find innovative ways to protect animals threatened with extinction.
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