Zoos face a sustainability crisis

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Tiger in a zoo during a heatwave
Visitors are reflected in a protection glass as they admire a Malaysian white tiger, on a hot day, in Rome’s zoo, in Rome, Tuesday, July 19, 2022. Zookeepers at the Bioparco often give animals ice blocks with either fruit or meat inside on hot summer days. Andrew Medichini/AP Photo

Zoos and aquariums across the nation are facing a sustainability crisis. With limited space and resources, how do zoo leaders choose which animal populations to keep and save? And how do they maintain genetically diverse populations? We speak with zoo leaders locally and nationally on population management.

Episode Credits

  • Kate Archer Kent Host
  • Mackenzie Krumme Producer
  • Royce Podeszwa Technical Director
  • Joe Barkowski Guest
  • Carmen Murach Guest
  • Katie Gries Guest

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