Building a Future for Wildlife
Zoos and Aquariums Committed to Biodiversity Conservation
Building a future for wildlife is the slogan of the World Zoo and Aquarium Conservation Strategy. Modern zoos and aquariums are indeed playing an increasingly active and important role in conserving species in their natural habitat. This richly illustrated book provides an overview of the partners, approaches and achievements of the world zoo and aquarium community in wildlife conservation. The book’s main focus is on 25 conservation success stories from around the globe, portraying the many ways in which zoos and aquariums are committed to biodiversity conservation.
This book is edited by Gerald Dick and Markus Gusset from the World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA), who are both conservation biologists themselves.
The proceeds from the sale of this book are donated to biodiversity conservation projects worldwide.
Facts about the book:
Publisher: World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA), 2010. Size: 19,0 x 24,0 cm, 216 pages, 307 photos. 33 colour charts, tables and graphs. Language: English. Price: 29,90 Euro, ISBN: 978-3-033-02234-8.