Transformation of in-situ vision of the Ostrava Zoo into reality

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1 Transformation of in-situ vision of the Ostrava Zoo into reality Petr Čolas František Příbrský

2 Build a house

3 1. Land

4 Ostrava Zoo and city of Ostrava

5 2. Public utilities

6 Director and city council

7 3. Project and material

8 In-situ vision of the Ostrava Zoo

9 In-situ vision of the Ostrava Zoo 1. Philosophy of modern ZOOs is not only ex-situ, but especially in-situ species conservation, i.e. in the place of their natural range. 2. We want to be modern institution which points to the trend of the modern zoos. 3. We want to be one of the exemplary modern zoos in Europe / World. 4. Really make a difference and help to protect animals.

10 4. Building permit

11 Historical milestones of Part of the collection declared by the Ostrava Zoo was used to support a research on elephant diseases. The research is realized by Berlin Leibniz Research Institute for Animal Research (IZW). 2. World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA) entrusted leadership of International Studbook of Vietnamese sika deer to the Ostrava Zoo. 3. Approval of the project 1 CZK for Wildlife!

12 4. Preparatory work on the land

13 Visualization of In-situ vision of the Ostrava Zoo

14 5. The construction

15 Transformation of in-situ vision of the Ostrava Zoo into reality The year 2016 = visitors = Half a million CZK invested in conservation

16 Supported projects by the project 1 CZK for Wildlife a) Four currently supported projects: 1. The Kukang Rescue Program - protection of slow loris and fight against illegal trade in animals in Sumatra, Indonesia 2. Derbianus Conservation - saving the critically endangered western Derby eland in Senegal 3. Coffee and Primate Conservation - protect a silver gibbon in Central Java, Indonesia 4. Project Sahamalaza (AEECL) - protecting the Sclater's lemur (Eulemur flavifrons) in the national park of Sahamalaza - Nosy Radames, protecting the local forest and supporting sustainable development in local villages

17 Supported projects by the project b) Seven new projects: 1 CZK for Wildlife 1. Tonkin snub-nosed monkey project (TSNM) - rescuing and doing research on the critically endangered Indochinese langur in Vietnam 2. Sumatran Orangutan Conservation Program (SOCP) - preventing the extinction of the Sumatran orangutan and protecting its natural habitat in Sumatra, Indonesia 3. Green-books.org - providing children's books in Indonesian language in Indonesia about animals, plants and nature 4. Saola Working Group (SWG) - protecting the Annamite Mountains on the border of Laos and Vietnam in order to save (not only) the saola from extinction 5. Mořskéželvy.cz - protection of sea turtles in Indonesia in Borneo 6. Project Poksai - research of the sumatran laughingthrush (Garrulax bicolor) an endemic songbird from Sumatra Island 7. Vulture Conservation - protecting and restoring populations of vultures in Europe, including protecting their habitat

18 Another steps Closer cooperation with: EAZA Conservation Committee EAZA Prosimian TAG Membership in the Coalition against palm oil Organization of charitable runs 2016 Ostrava Zoo Run for Kukang 2017 Ostrava Zoo Run for Tonkin snub-nosed monkey Competitions for children and much more

19 Ostrava Zoo Run for Kukang 800 participants - sold out donation for The Kukang Rescue Program was CZK (around 4550 USD) running routes of different lengths 1 km, 2.5 km and 5 km

21 Ostrava Zoo Run for Kukang 800 participants - sold out donation for The Kukang Rescue Program was CZK (around 4550 USD) running routes of different lengths 1 km, 2.5 km and 5 km donation was use for equip the clinic, build an entrance gate and warehouse and a fence around the center, renovate a house for volunteers and guests, build an environmental library, and to support the "I Am Not Your Toy!" campaign

23 In-situ corner

24 Thank you for your attention!

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