After recent tirades, I just wanted to start the year off right by sharing a story in the news about a zoo doing its part for wildlife conservation around the world. I doubt many people could find Mongolia on a map (even if it is a very big country, it's one that's rarely in the news). Few zoos display animals from Mongolia, and most of the "sexy" conservation projects are in the rainforests, Arctic, or African plains.
I would love to see every accredited zoo make a commitment to sponsoring at least one patch of habitat around the world, together covering wildlands on every continent, ideally in every country. Exhibits could focus on the wildlife, landscape, and culture of those regions, and funds could be raised that would directly support conservation and research in those areas. Think of the difference that could make!
Hats off to Denver Zoo for their outstanding commitment to Mongolian wildlife conservation! May it be emulated by other zoos in imperiled habitats around the world.
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