Captive breeding and reintroduction is a key aspect of Zoos Victoria’s work in conserving threatened species. Species re-introduction is extremely challenging, and Zoos Victoria is involved in a range of research to support Australian recovery programs.
Intensive research by the Helmeted Honeyeater Recovery Team is focused on sustaining the last two wild populations of this Critically Endangered species.
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Find out moreUrban areas can play an important role in amphibian conservation. A collaborative project is developing effective methods of translocating captive-bred frogs to urban wetlands.
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