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Conservation Today at The Toledo Zoo

Be Inspired TODAY!
At The Toledo Zoo, conservation is at the heart of what we do. This includes such diverse elements as green practices, conservation projects, animal collections, research and dissemination, and conservation education. Conservation Today is a program aimed at giving you concrete ways to help make a difference. Conservation Today spotlights specific species and informs visitors of the partnerships we have with conservation organizations around the world. When you see the Conservation Today emblem, you'll know that your contributions are helping countless animals throughout the world and right here in this region. We hope you're inspired to get involved with our efforts because each contribution counts!

You Can Make a Difference!
Select any of the topics below to see how The Toledo Zoo is making a difference, and how you can help by getting involved or by simply spreading the word!

Make a Donation Today

Click here to make
your donation online
OR
download our contribution form.

You can also make donations through our Coins for Conservation program and by purchasing items with the Conservation Today logo at the North Star Trading Post®.

What You Can Do

From the planet's oceans to remote rainforests, the impact of human activity affects animals everywhere. As a consumer, you have the power to make choices that can help save habitats and animal populations.
Click here to learn more.

Conservation projects

Conservation Projects
The Toledo Zoo is actively involved with several conservation projects, here in northwest Ohio, and throughout the world. Click here to see examples of how we are working to save animal populations.

Green team

The mission of the Green Team is to pursue the efficient and sustainable use of resources utilized in the operation of the Zoo while educating the staff and public on the importance of conservation. Click here to learn more about our green initiatives.

Click here to learn more
about our Kids for
Conservation program.

Learning About Conservation
Our Education Department includes conservation information in all of their programs to help students learn how they can make a difference. Click here to learn more about our Education programs.

The Toledo Zoo is actively participating in dozens of Species Survival Plans in hopes of ensuring a future for animals in the wild.
Click here to learn more.

AAZK

AAZK is a professional organization for zoo keepers that fosters zoo keeper education and animal conservation. We are proud to have an AAZK chapter right here at The Toledo Zoo. Click here to learn more about AAZK.