Engaging with Asia for wildlife conservation

–  The intent and purpose: our

strategy –  Understanding the environment –  Support of stakeholders –  Reflecting on operational

capacity

–  Perth Zoo’s purpose is to save wildlife

–  Zoos are global – wildlife know no borders

–  Mandate of modern zoos –  Community role and expectation

―  Bukit Tigapuluh, Jambi ―  Way Kambas, Banda Lampung ―  Kalaweit, Pupayang ―  Nam Kan, Laos, PDR ―  Phnom Tamao, Cambodia ―  Torricelli Mountains, PNG

–  Bukit Tigapuluh Landscape Conservation Program, Jambi Province, Sumatra

–  Urgent situation – 6000 remaining in the wild

–  Successful zoo breeding program –  Integrated conservation approach

―  Role of NGOs in SE Asia ―  Partnership approach ―  Complex government

environment ―  Working on the ground ―  Central role of community

development in wildlife conservation