
Loro Parque showcases a great diversity of animal species that serve as ambassadors for the conservation of their wild counterparts, and the zoo’s intention is to enhance the education and empathic concern of the zoo visitors.
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Spotlight![]() Merging Animal and Research Facilities to Educate and Learn From Animal Cognition
Loro Parque showcases a great diversity of animal species that serve as ambassadors for the conservation of their wild counterparts, and the zoo’s intention is to enhance the education and empathic concern of the zoo visitors. More ![]() Conference Countdown
IMATA will host its 51st annual conference in San Antonio, Texas on 7-11 April 2024. The proceedings will feature educational presentations, workshops, and site visits to our co-hosts at SeaWorld San Antonio and San Antonio Zoo. More ![]() Back to Basics
Underwater Training of Cownose Rays in a Multi-Species Environment, and Showing People that Stingrays Are Not Killers More |
Animal Facts![]() Polar BearScientific name: Ursus maritimus Green Conservation![]() DeforestationDeforestation leads to soil degradation and destroys habitat, causing the extinction of plants, animals, birds and insects. It also destroys resources on which many indigenous people depend, and contributes to global climate change. |