Keeper Goes to Front Lines for Polar Bears International in Manitoba
Brookfield Zoo bear keeper Christy Mazrimas-Ott returns to Churchill, Manitoba as an In-Field Ambassador aboard the Tundra Buggies--where she discusses polar bear natural history as well as conservation and research efforts for polar bears. Read her regular dispatches and view images from the Tundra Buggy! 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 Taylor Person and Katie Billing through the Center for Conservation Leadership and the Youth Volunteer Corp (YVC).
Conservation, Education and Training programs are designed to engage and enlighten, inspiring conservation action, connecting young students with scientific fields.
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Dr. Robert Lacy leads an internationally known Population Genetics program, creating computer models to give wildlife conservationists detailed data in preserving genetic diversity. more...
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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