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Protect the diversity of species
... because this is quality of life!
Landau Zoo considers itself as partner in the worldwide protection of nature and species. The "World Zoo and Aquarium Conservation Strategy", which was developed by the World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA) and the World Conservation Union (IUCN), proves itself as central body for the development of our zoo towards a "center for the protection of nature and species".
Many species are already threatened by extinction. Coordinated breeding programs in zoos are important for the creation of a population which is able to survive on its own or for the preservation of endangered animals. Some zoos cannot care for enough individuals of one species.Therefore, international cooperation is essential. This is also the reason for the founding of the European Conservation Breeding Program (EEP). Landau Zoo takes part in this program for species such as: Brown-headed spider monkeys (Ateles fusciceps robustus), Northern cheetahs (Acinonyx jubatus soemmeringii) or Humboldt penguins (Spheniscus humboldti). The international breeding program for the endangered Philippine spotted deer (Cervus alfredi) are coordinated by our zoo.
Furthermore it is imperative for the preservation of the biological diversity to stop or reduce the destruction of natural habitats. All international in-situ conservation projects promoted by Landau Zoo are carried out in such regions where the diversity of species and the uniqueness of flora and fauna are above average. Therefore, our financial support is particularly effective. At the moment our special attention is directed towards five international projects. All are recognized as official project of the World Association of Zoos and Aquariums, WAZA:
- Preservation of endangered West African primates in Ghana, to which among others the White-naped
mangabeys (Cercocebus atys lunulatus), belong to.
- Activities concerning the preservation of species on the Philippines which are the natural habitat
of the almost extinct Philippine spotted deer (Cervus alfredi).
- Protection of nature and environmental education in Djibouti, an important basis for nature
conservation organizations at the "Horn of Africa".
- Protection of the Humboldt penguin (Spheniscus humboldti) in Chile whose wild population
in Southern America decreases in an alarming way.
- Preservation of the endangered, endemic Blue-eyed ibis (Threskiornis bernieri) and its mangrove habitat
in Northwestern Madagascar.
Furthermore our zoo is a partner of the IUCN initiaive "Countdown 2010: Save Biodiversity!", of the Stiftung Artenschutz, which include local activities concerning the protection of nature and species. We are also a partner of yearly conservation campaigns of the European Association of Zoos and Aquaria (EAZA).
- We are a partner of the initiative "Countdown 2010: Save Biodiversity!"
- We are a partner zoo of "Stiftung Artenschutz"
- We support the initiative "Pro Lynx" and the campaign "Palatinate stork"
in reintroducing indigenous animals.
- We support the EAZA conservation campaigns "Madagascar-Arovako i Madagasikara".
Mangabey, Ghana
Deer, Philippines
Pelzeln's gazelle, Djibouti
Humboldt penguin, Chile
Blue-eyed ibis, Madagascar