A population explosion in South-East Asia has caused humans to clear much elephant habitat for farmland. Remaining forests are isolated and Asian Elephants are now Endangered, with as few as 34,000 left in the wild.
Taronga and other reputable international zoos have the unique expertise to conduct programs to maintain genetically and behaviourally healthy species that are otherwise threatened in the wild. This work complements the work of other conservation organisations in range states to preserve habitat and identify local solutions that can sustain the world's remaining wildlife.
Taronga's elephant program is committed to raising awareness, understanding and support of the plight of wild and domestic elephants and contribute to their care and conservation in range states.
Fabulous message and image to accompany it, Annie! We homeschool and are very actively involved with the Palm Oil situation in SE Asia, raising awareness and funds for that.
@6plus1blurred thank you - I am a teacher - only casual now - I admire your choice to homeschool - think I would consider it if I were at that stage now - wonderful that you are involved with the palm oil situation - I drop money into the zoos fundraising exhibit every time I go to the zoo - which is quite often
thank you so much - they are such wonderful creatures