Zoological Collections - Conservation in Zoos

• Siamang - Endangered
• Capybara - Least Concern
• Binturong - Vulnerable
• Red Wolf - Critically Endangered 
• Striped Hyena - Near Threatened
• 1. Not Evaluated
• 2. Data Deficient
• 3. Least Concern
• 4. Near Threatened
• 5. Vulnerable
• 6. Endangered
• 7. Critically Endangered
• 8. Extinct in the Wild
• 9. Extinct

What is conservation?

'the act of conserving; prevention of injury, decay, waste or loss; preservation'

In-situ conservation - preservation of animals in their natural environment (national parks, reserves)

Ex-situ conservation - preservation of animals outside their natural habitat (zoos and animal collections)

• European Endangered Species Programme (EEP)
• European Stud Books (ESB)
• Run by EAZA
• Genetic safety and diversity of captive animals
• frozen zoos