The New Conservationists: Where Do Zoos Fit into the Conservation Puzzle? (Part 1)

Ashleigh Papp, an animal scientist turned storyteller, takes us on
a trip to the zoo. People are divided on zoos, but as Papp
explains, the thoughtful work that goes into caring for animals
makes modern zoos conservation powerhouses. This is part one of The
New Conservationists, a four-part Friday Fascination series about
the evolving world of animal conservation. Recommended reading: –
Flying Conservationists Teach Endangered Birds to Migrate – The
Last Wild Horses Are Finally Returning to Their Natural Habitat –
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