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Overseas Conservation
As a modern zoo, Newquay Zoo works worldwide to
take part in breeding programmes to protect rare
animals. As well as involvement with fundraising
and conservation education programmes such as
the EAZA Madagascar campaign 2007, Newquay Zoo
has a growing range of overseas links as part of
the World Zoo and Aquarium Conservation Strategy
(WZACS) including:
1. The Vietnamese Small Carnivore Conservation
Programme in Vietnam.
2. The Pangolin Conservation Project in Cambodia
3. The Pacarana Conservation Project in Colombia
4. The Tandroy Conservation Trust in Madagascar
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www.tandroyconservation.org.uk
5. The UNAU Sloth
Rehabilitation project in Colombia
To find out the latest information please see
the displays in the Tropical House or ask staff
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European Endangered Species Programme
Newquay Zoo (a registered charity) is an active member
of the EEP (European Endangered Species Programme).
Stewart Muir Assistant Director explains “The European
Endangered Species Programme was launched in 1985. At
present, there are over 150 species of animals which are
part of the EEP kept in Zoos all over Europe. Every
species has a co-ordinator, nominated by EAZA (The
European Association of Zoos and Aquaria)."
"Some of
the species here at Newquay Zoo which are part of the
EEP include Red Panda, Humbolts Penguin, Golden Lion
Tamarin, Red Ruffed Lemur and Siberian Lynx."
"We are also helping to develop overseas conservation
projects for Hoffman's Sloths in Colombia,Owston's
Civets in Vietnam and we have just signed an agreement
to support a new project in Asia for the rescue and
study of Pangolin or scaly anteater. I recently
travelled to Cambodia to meet various conservation
workers. Sadly this inoffensive animal is being
slaughtered in thousands to supply meat to China. By
pooling expertise from many sources we will research
their dietary needs and highlight this conservation
crisis. "
If you would like to help support the work of Newquay
Zoo please contact the zoo on 01637 873342. For more
information on the work of the EEP and EAZA please visit
www.eaza.net.
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