Conservation and research
The amount of land around the world that is protected for wildlife, as national parks or wildlife reserves, is incredibly small in comparison to the vast amounts of 'unprotected land'. In most parts of the world, the ‘wild’ is no longer an unspoilt wilderness, but a mosaic of isolated patches under threat of development. Many plant and animal species are threatened and becoming increasingly rare, mainly due to the result of human activities.
The role of good Zoos is to provide their visitors with amazing experiences for learning and caring about wildlife and biodiversity and applying our specialist skills to identify and investigate threats to biodiversity, then supporting remedial action e.g. supporting developing communities in tackling specific pressures that give rise to conservation need.
The Bristol Conservation and Science Foundation (a sister organisation to Bristol Zoo) undertakes original research to provide critical insights into areas of conservation concern. We will then implement actions that lead to wildlife conservation and protection by whatever means are appropriate, taking into account local pressures and needs. One of our underlying policies is to ensure that we work with local partners to build capacity such that local solutions can be developed by local people.
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Field conservation worldwide
Bristol Zoo Gardens supports a variety of conservation projects in both Britain and overseas.
Conservation breeding programmes
Bristol Zoo Gardens takes part in many international animal and plant breeding programmes.
Conservation campaigns
Bristol Zoo Gardens is involved in a number of campaigns that highlight conservation issues. All the campaigns give visitors the opportunity to get involved.
