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Engaging with Asia for wildlife conservation
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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
