Species Survival Plan (SSP)

The Species Survival Plan (SSP) is an international population management and conservation program for selected species of wildlife. The programs goal is to maintain captive populations of at-risk, endangered and critically endangered species that are both genetically diverse and demographically stable.

SSP is part of a co-operative strategy for creating healthy, self-sustaining, captive populations that can be reintroduced into restored or secured habitats. Every time you donate, you help us to carry out more research, rehabilitate more habitats, reintroduce more species and educate more people.

SSP Representatives

Studbooks

The purpose of an Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) Regional Studbook is to document the pedigree and entire demographic history of each animal within a managed population among AZA member institutions, AZA-accredited institutions, Conservation Partners, and Certified Related Facilities (CRFs). These collective histories, compiled and maintained by an AZA Regional Studbook Keeper, are known as the population's genetic and demographic identity and are valuable tools to track and manage each individual as part of a single ex situ population. Each Studbook is maintained by a Studbook Keeper, appointed by its corresponding SSP.

Participating Species