• Conservation Medicine
• Animal Management, Husbandry & Health
• Restoration Ecology
• Professional Training
• Conservation Education
• International Work
• Projects
• Partners
• Professional Partnerships

International Work

In its brief history, the Wilds has made great strides in its efforts to expand and improve captive management programs for wildlife, specifically in the area of fostering meaningful scientific research. While the animal populations maintained at the Wilds (and other more traditional zoological facilities) are important, the true challenges for wildlife conservation lie with remnant populations of threatened species in their natural habitat.

More recently, the Wilds’ scientific staff has begun to focus its expertise on the larger scale questions that relate to the study and conservation of wild populations. These projects, which are generally based on strong collaborations between individuals and institutions, also serve as vehicles for training wildlife professionals, and help to transfer technology to in-situ conservation initiatives.

As the Wilds continues to grow, it is anticipated that the conservation needs of wild populations will set the direction for much of the work that is done both on-site and in the field.

Follow the links to the left for more information on specific projects and partnerships.