Conservation & Research
The Martinique Zoo is committed!
The Zoo de Martinique is part of a new generation of zoos committed to protecting and safeguarding wildlife. To this end, it has set up a number of partnerships with well-known associations here in the West Indies and around the world. It also provides technical and financial support for a large number of in situ and ex situ research and conservation programs.
MEMBER OF AFDPZ, ZOO DE MARTINIQUE CONTRIBUTES TO THE CONSERVATION OF ENDANGERED SPECIES IN THEIR NATURAL ENVIRONMENT
Direct contribution to the programs of the AFdPZ Conservation Commission (budget of 50.000€ in 2013, around ten international programs): White-handed Tamarin in Colombia, Red-bellied Cercopithecus in Benin, Primates of the Marais de Tanoé forest in Côte d'Ivoire, Great Hapalemur in Madagascar, ecosystem rehabilitation in the Seychelles, Père Courtois's Garrulax in China, Asian Cheetah in Iran, Giant Armadillo in Brazil, Saint Martin's Auklet in Peru, Bearded Vulture in Europe, etc.
Find out more: http://www.afdpz.org
AS A MEMBER OF EAZA, THE ZOO DE MARTINIQUE MUST COMPLY WITH THE STANDARDS AND ETHICS GOVERNING THE MANAGEMENT OF ANIMALS IN CAPTIVITY.
EAZA (European Association of Zoos and Aquariums): the world's largest zoo trade association. 345 institutions and organizations in 41 countries in 2014. More than 32,000 employees. Its members are subject to a highly demanding accreditation system, and must comply with EAZA's essential Standards for the management of animals in captivity and the association's Code of Ethics.
Find out more: http: //www.eaza.net
ALPZA AND ITS CONSERVATION COMMISSION SUPPORT THE MARTINIQUE ZOO IN ITS EFFORTS TO CONSERVE ENDANGERED SPECIES
Development of programs for the conservation of species and natural environments, and development of biodiversity-related skills and resources: validation of conservation programs through an accreditation system to ensure greater effectiveness and sustainability of actions and results.
Find out more: http: //www.alpza.com
THE ZOO DE MARTINIQUE WORKS WITH RESEARCH TEAMS TO BETTER UNDERSTAND SPECIES AND PROMOTE THEIR CONSERVATION
Zoos exchange animals between groups only, without buying or selling. Through the zoos, EAZA coordinates more than 370 breeding programs for endangered species (EEP) and records global populations through censuses (ESB). These programs help to manage zoo populations, increase our knowledge of these species and thus benefit species conservation in the wild while helping to educate visitors about biodiversity.
The Zoo de Martinique is working to set up a care center to ensure the animals' well-being and health.
Hosting of the Martinique branch of the SOS Faune Sauvage care center: hospital and rehabilitation center for wild animals in distress, veterinary care and maintenance of indigenous wild populations.
Find out more: http: //www.sosfaunesauvage.com/
Teaching at the heart of our business
This is essential for us, as it raises awareness among our visitors of biodiversity conservation and respect for wildlife. Through our educational activities, the workshops we offer throughout the year and our information panels, visitors discover the animals' natural habitats, their behaviours and the threats to their survival. This approach aims not only to enrich the visitor experience, but also to encourage them to become ambassadors for species protection, while offering younger visitors a playful and engaging understanding of nature.
