Conservation
Conservation is a key component of Cosley Zoo’s mission.
We demonstrate our commitment to conservation on a daily basis by participating in environmentally friendly practices such as recycling, using a rain barrel to collect water for plants, re-purposing materials rather than buying new ones, minimizing plastic waste by providing plastic bags and straws to guests on request only, and installing energy-efficient lighting. We also participate in several large-scale conservation initiatives.
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AT THE ZOO
COINS FOR CONSERVATION
Your support can change the world.
Stop by and visit the Coins for Conservation Display at Cosley Zoo and donate your spare change to help support conservation efforts for these endangered species, or make a donation here.
AFRICAN PENGUIN
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Africa’s only penguin species
Once numbering in the millions, African penguin populations have plummeted to less than 42,000 individuals. Overfishing, habitat degradation, and disasters (oil spills, disease outbreak, etc.) have contributed to this significant decline. Association of Zoos & Aquariums (AZA) facilities have joined forces to help the African penguin by developing various initiatives, from improving disaster response protocols for oil spills to constructing artificial nests.
BLACK-FOOTED FERRET
One of the most endangered mammals in North America
Through the collective resources and expertise of Association of Zoos & Aquariums (AZA) accredited institutions, the Saving Animals from Extinction (SAFE) black-footed ferret program aims to repopulate the black-footed ferret, so it is no longer an endangered species. This is being accomplished through targeted conservation projects, increasing public awareness, and raising funds in support of black-footed ferret conservation.
BLANDING’S TURTLE
