🐒 The importance of zoos in the conservation of endangered species | Monkey Park

Discover how modern zoos, such as Monkey Park, The World Conservation Union, play an essential role in the conservation of endangered species, environmental education and the protection of the world's biodiversity.

🌍 From exhibition to conservation: the evolution of zoos

For decades, zoos were simple exhibition spaces. Today, however, their function has evolved towards a deeper purpose: protect and conserve endangered species.

Habitat loss, climate change and poaching put thousands of animals at risk. This is why today's zoos have become conservation centres, where the health, genetics and welfare of animal populations are cared for.

At Monkey Park we work every day to ensure that our animals are ambassadors of nature, The aim is to raise public awareness of the need to protect them.

🧬 Breeding, rescue and conservation programmes

One of the mainstays of modern zoos is the captive breeding programmes, essential to keep endangered species alive. Thanks to collaboration between institutions around the world, many animals - such as the lemur catta or the spider monkey- have managed to recover and even be reintroduced into their natural habitat.

In addition, zoos play a vital role as rescue centres, The project is a shelter for animals that have been illegally trafficked or have been abandoned. At Monkey Park, We offer these animals a safe home and the specialised care they need to live well.

👩‍🏫 Environmental education: learning to conserve

Every visitor who comes to a zoo has the opportunity to learning about biodiversity and understand the importance of caring for it.

At Monkey Park, we firmly believe that environmental education is the basis for conservation. That is why we developed:

• Interactive school programmes.

• Educational talks on species and ecosystems.

• Family activities to promote empathy towards animals.

These experiences inspire thousands of people every year to act in a more environmentally responsible way.

🌱 Commitment to biodiversity at Monkey Park

The commitment of Monkey Park goes beyond the exhibition. We are part of a responsible zoo network who collaborate in international conservation projects.

Every ticket and every visit helps to fund our animal protection and welfare, The project also includes awareness-raising campaigns to promote respect for nature.

We believe that to conserve is to educate, and that we can all be part of the change.

💚 A shared future with animals

Zoos in the 21st century are indispensable allies in the fight for biodiversity conservation.

At Monkey Park we are proud to contribute to this global effort, combining science, education and love for animals to ensure that the next generations can continue to enjoy the planet's natural wealth.