Local Flora and Fauna Conservation - A Role for Zoos, Aquariums and Botanical Gardens

• Other Authors: Bechert, Ursula (Editor), Colodner, Debra C. (Editor)
• Format: Electronic Book Chapter
• Language: English
• Published: Basel MDPI - Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute 2023
• Subjects: Research & information: general; Biology, life sciences; botanical gardens; conservation; collaboration; natural resource management; outreach; science communication; endangered species; pollinator; conservation horticulture; seed banking; conservation partnerships; amphibian; translocation; release; head-starting; reintroduction; breeding; New England cottontail; ex situ breeding; rattlesnake; head-start; Conservation; zoo; aquarium; southern sea otter; surrogacy; wildlife rehabilitation; zoos; local native species; regional conservation; local wildlife; collaborative partnership; habitat restoration; pollinator garden; community engagement; n/a; headstarting; land management; rehabilitation; sustainability; bison; butterfly; ex situ conservation; government agency; in situ conservation; native mussels; turtles; zoos and aquariums
• Online Access: DOAB: download the publication; DOAB: description of the publication

This Special Issue highlights how zoos, aquariums, and botanical gardens have partnered with organizations and agencies to address local and regional conservation issues through research and education projects, rehabilitation programs, policymaking efforts, and other types of activities. Understanding how such partnerships are developed and maintained, the challenges encountered, and success stories (as well as unsuccessful ones) were of interest. Hopefully, the stories shared and lessons learned will guide other organizations in their local and regional conservation efforts.