Conservation Snapshots

AZA is a leader in global wildlife conservation. Last year, AZA-accredited zoos and aquariums were involved in more than 2,000 conservation, research, and education projects in 97 countries or regions throughout the world.

The AZA Conservation Endowment Fund provides vital support to projects like these throughout the world.

	Arabian Oryx Back from near-extinction.		Harpy Eagle Collaborating to restore the "ruler of the rain forest"
	Lake Victoria Cichlid Preserving many species through captive breeding programs.		Madagascar Tree Boa Helping Madagascar preserve this unique species.
	Mantid Educating kids about beneficial bugs		Polar Bear After a comeback, threatened once again.
	Puerto Rican Crested Toad Fewer than four hundred left in the wild.		White-spotted Octopus Protecting biodiversity in coral reefs
	North American River Otter Tracking populations in North America's waterways

Saving Elephants and Frogs

To learn more about AZA's conservation programs, visit:

Want to see more extraordinary animals?

AZA's monthly magazine for members, Connect, runs an annual photo contest open to employees and volunteers at AZA-accredited zoos and aquariums. Take a look at some of the animals in their care.

Interested in improving your photography? Read Sharpening Your Wildlife Photography Skills (in PDF), advice from the winner of the 2005 Photo Contest. Then grab your camera and visit an AZA-accredited zoo or aquarium near you!

Help us save wildlife!

Conservation Snapshots

Saving Elephants and Frogs

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