Conservation & Research
The amount of land around the world that is protected for wildlife, as national parks or wildlife reserves, is very small. In most parts of the world, the ‘wild’ is no longer an unspoilt wilderness. Many species are threatened and becoming rare due to human activities.
Good zoos see their main roles as providers of education and conservation. They will also study animals in captivity, support research in the field and help protect animals in their natural habitats. Primarily, this work is paid for through providing a leisure facility open to the public.
Bristol Zoo Gardens is commited to conservation and research and works together with other zoos and associated organisations to breed endangered species, protect natural habitats and prevent their destruction.
