Breeding Threatened Exotic wildlife in a Zoo Setting
Micke Grove Zoo (MGZ) participates in several conservation-breeding programs for threatened wildlife that are managed by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums’ (AZA) Species Survival Plans (SSP). These SSPs are for the following species: northern bald ibis (Geronticus eremita), marbled teal (Marmaronetta angustirostris), Cape thick-knee (Burhinus capensis), fossa (Cryptoprocta ferox), ringtail (Bassariscus astutus), southern pudu (Pudu puda), Prevost’s squirrel (Callosciurus prevostii) and golden lion tamarin (Leontipithecus rosalia).
Cape thick--knee |
Marbled teal |
Northern bald ibis |
Southern pudu |
Prevost's squirrel |
Ringtail |
Fossa |
Golden lion tamarin |