Conservation

The Central Coast Zoo is accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA), the gold standard for zoos ensuring the highest level of animal welfare. As part of AZA, our animals are part of globally managed conservation programs to preserve species and their wild habitats. Whether saving species on the brink of extinction or ensuring species never reach such a precarious state, visitors can trust that AZA-accredited zoos and aquariums, such as the Central Coast Zoo, are working hard to protect wildlife and wild habitat for future generations to enjoy.

Many of the zoo’s residents are part of AZA’s Animal Programs which create or support the development of numerous tools, partnerships, and specialized conservation initiatives to advance animal conservation initiatives and strategies. Animal populations are managed by such programs to guarantee genetic diversity, therefor, maintaining sustainable and healthy populations.

AZA-accredited zoos and aquariums are also helping to save species, as well as coordinate, participate in, and provide financial support to projects that directly impact wildlife and wild places. Responsible resource conservation can lessen the threats to wildlife posed by habitat loss and degradation and AZA-accredited zoos and aquariums are taking a leading role in conserving the natural resources utilized in their business operations.

OUR PARTNERS IN WILDLIFE CONSERVATION

As a conservation organization, we work closely and hands-on with the following partners in the field, from vaccinating the Central Coast’s California condors to counting Monarch butterflies! We also financially support conservation projects in the wild, ranging from turtle to red panda conservation. We are also proud to be a member of the successful pilot program to provide immediate homes for confiscated illegal wildlife. Supporting our partners is another way you can further your support of our mission!

Wildlife Confiscations Network