Biology & Conservation

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1 Biology & Conservation

2 Evolution of Zoos Conservation Centre Zoological Park Menagerie

3 VISION AND GOALS OF THE TORONTO ZOO TORONTO ZOO VISION: The Toronto Zoo will be a dynamic and exciting action centre that inspires people to love, respect and protect wildlife and wild spaces.

4 Conservation and Education programs include curators, wildlife health and animal care specialists, nutrition and reproductive experts, conservation biologists, behavioural researchers, and educators. numerous partners Initiatives have made the Toronto Zoo a world leader for wildlife experience and conservation of biodiversity and nature.

5 300 Exhibits 500 Species Specimens

6 Guest experience that is fun and interactive and promotes commitment to sustainable living Create dynamic habitats that celebrate wildlife and connects people with nature

7 Rouge Park Insect Biodiversity Study

8 CONSERVATION, EDUCATION & WILDLIFE GOALS Maintain Conservation, Education and Research as the primary focus Reduce the Zoo s ecological footprint and take a leadership role in green initiatives Secure financial and staff resources to implement the Conservation Strategy

9 Huge Disconnect Between People and Nature

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11 ESD UN DECADE (Rsearch) Volunteers Green Team ADULT & CORPORATE Art & Community Outreach Cultural: First Nations / African Korean / Chinese / Eco Exec Program GREEN + ESD PROGRAMS (ISO) City, Province, EASO, BEAN UNIVERSITY & COLLEGE PROGRAMS & RESEARCH University of Guelph, York University University of Toronto, Seneca EDUCATION, BUSH CAMP $$$ High School (Summer) FormalPROGRAMS / WORKSHOPS ZOO CAMPS $$$ CURATORIAL EDUCATION OUTREACH Adopt-a-pond, Frogwatch, Turtles, Great Lakes, First Nations, Stewardship, Recovery SCHOOL VISITS UNSTRUCTURED VISITORS & FAMILIES & MEMBERS Web On Site Kids Zoo, Interactive Graphics, Talks SITE + ANIMALS + PLANTS

12 Student Workshops Professional Development Operation Conservation Internships Zoo Camps Serengeti Bush Camp Volunteer Programs Sustainable Education EDUCATION PROGRAMS

13 Nurture a culture of best practice, passion and commitment Protect wildlife and the natural places Environmental leadership Compelling education and outreach experiences to inspire people

14 ACTIVITIES AND PROGRAMS Provide new and exciting learning opportunities community members. Zoo Bush Camp participants explore the Zoo day and night Hands-on Learning

15 CONSERVATION PROGRAMS Captive Breeding and Reintroduction Great Lakes Habitat Restoration Adopt-A-Pond and Wetland Conservation Ontario Road Ecology Group First Nations Education Programs

16 RESEARCH PROGRAM Veterinary Programs Reproductive Biology Behavioural Research Nutrition Research Animal Enrichment Animal Husbandry Conservation Biology

17 Centre for Sustainable Life and Learning Ontario Universities and Colleges Toronto Zoo has partnered with many universities and colleges on many projects: from pure and applied research, to internships, to teaching.

18 University and College Programs University of Guelph Veterinary Science: DVSc. Externs, Reproduction: MSc, PhD, Post-Doc. Nutrition: MSc. Behavioural Enrichment: MSc. Landscape Architecture: Masters, Honours York University Behavior: MSc. PhD, York University Education: PhD University of Toronto Conservation Biology: MSc., Coop Environmental and Green Programs: Museum Studies: MSc., ROM. Education Trent University Genetics:, MSc., BSc., DNA Centre

19 Tiger Pregnancy Apr 28-Apr 12-May 26-May 9-Jun 23-Jun 7-Jul 21-Jul 4-Aug 18-Aug 1-Sep 15-Sep 29-Sep 13-Oct 27-Oct 10-Nov 24-Nov 8-Dec 22-Dec 5-Jan 19-Jan 2-Feb 16-Feb 2-Mar 16-Mar 30-Mar 13-Apr 27-Apr 11-May 25-May 8-Jun 22-Jun Fecal Estrogens (ng/g) Fecal Pregnanes (ng/g) Estrogens Pregnanes

20 TZ ANIMAL RE-INTRODUCTION & RECOVERY PROGRAM PARTICIPATION TZ bred and reared these species back in the wild in head-start programs for release Black-footed ferret Vancouver Island marmot Loggerhead shrike Trumpeter swan Puerto Rican crested toad Massasauga rattlesnake Wood turtle Blandings turtle Atlantic salmon Wyoming toad Mallorcan midwife toad Wood bison

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22 Re-introduction underway where TZ exhibits and BREED these species for survival Przewalski s horse Golden lion tamarin Scimitar-horned oryx Axolotl Oregon spotted frog African penguins Blue and yellow macaws Karner blue butterfly Sumatran orangutan

23 Re-introductions with TZ Staff involved Bald eagle in Ontario Wild turkey in Ontario (released on site with OMNR) Piping plover

24 LEADING EDGE - GREEN PROGRAMS Toronto Zoo Green Plan Environmental Management System ECO-CELL Cell Phone Recycling Invasive Species Management Green Roofs ECO Executives Geothermal Systems Solar Energy

25 Towards a carbon neutral Toronto Zoo Human induced climate change is real, and we are all responsible for limiting or eliminating GHG emissions

26 Large-scale renewable energy generation biogas GERMAN SUCCESS STORY Over 4,000 facilities in operation, predicted to exceed 20,000 by companies involved in biogas development in Germany alone Biogas will account for 17% of Germany s electricity mix by 2020 Well developed renewable energy purchase programs throughout Europe

27 ENDANGERED SPECIES RESERVE FUND Protection and recovery of species and habitats Funds ~40 projects/year in the field around the world Funding is approximately $90,000 - $100,000/year at this time The fund has $821,613 and is building Separate from Operating Budget

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29 EXTERNAL GRANTS Education, Conservation & Research 2008 $583, $1,024, $786,353.14

30 Centre for Sustainable Life and Learning Non-Government Organizations Incorporating community groups and national NGO s will be important for a successful ESD program and centre.

31 QUESTIONS?

32 WETLANDS

33 Trumpeter Swan Recovery Program

34 Implantation of radiotransmitters in wolf pups in Algonquin Park

35 SAVING BIODIVERSITY Education Why We re Here Conservation