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Protecting Critically Endangered Species

We are actively involved in many efforts that protect critically endangered species through local, national and international programs that develop and maintain sustainable populations of endangered and critically endangered species.

Sulawesi Forest Turtle

Riverview Park and Zoo has been recognized for our success in breeding the critically endangered Sulawesi Forest Turtle here at our facility. There are only 100 of these turtles left in the wild due to habitat loss, poaching for food and the illegal pet trade.

closeup of Sulaweski forest turtle

egg in a bucket

zoo staff holding a newly hatched sulaweski forest turtle

sulaweski forest turtle eating fruit

Riverview Park & Zoo has had four successful hatchings over the last three years. We are proud to be the only Canadian organization, and one of only a handful of organizations in North America, to be breeding these rare and little-known chelonians.

In the fall of 2017, Riverview's work with this species was recognized by Canada's Accredited Zoos and Aquariums (CAZA) with the prestigious Colonel G. C. Dailley Conservation Award. This national award recognizes excellence in species propagation and was presented at CAZA's national conference in Ottawa.

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Species Survival Plan

Participating Association of Zoos and Aquariums institutions oversee population management programs to enhance conservation of species in the wild.

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Global Species Management Plans

Collective identifying and sustainability of animal populations is a top priority for Global Species Management Plans. This program works with the Association of Zoos and Aquariums members to build on long-term sustainability of wildlife populations by working together.

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Other Species

Our other programs include work with African red-billed hornbill, slender-tailed meerkats, Bactrian camel and common squirrel monkey.

african red-billed hornbill

squirrel monkey on a branch

two bactrain camels snuggling

small  brown meerkat with dark mask around eyes up on hind legs

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