Programs
Applied Animal Behavior
The zoo’s research in applied animal behavior focuses on using a scientific approach to understand how an animal’s behavior is affected by its social and physical environment. The program is especially focused on conducting research that improves animal management and animal welfare, particularly research that might be difficult to conduct in the wild.
Steve Ross, Megan Ross and Elizabeth Lonsdorf.
Recent projects within animal behavior include African Wild Dog Behavioral Monitoring, Ape Behavioral Monitoring and Ape Space Use.
Publications
Conservation for Wild Populations
As many wild populations are small and require management, Lincoln Park Zoo’s experience with zoo populations provides a strong foundation for its involvement with the conservation of wild populations. The zoo initiates and supports projects that scientifically identify risks to wild populations and test hypotheses aimed at ensuring their survival.
Central to these conservation projects is the development of links to the zoo’s animal collection, the training and empowerment of young conservation biologists, and the establishment of strategies to provide firm scientific bases for conservation actions. The program blends conceptual expertise with key field sites that enable Lincoln Park Zoo staff to lead and supervise projects with the support of full-time field biologists. Conceptually, the emphasis is on projects that address:
Applied Animal Behavior
The zoo’s research in applied animal behavior focuses on using a scientific approach to understand how an animal’s behavior is affected by its social and physical environment. The program is especially focused on conducting research that improves animal management and animal welfare, particularly research that might be difficult to conduct in the wild.
Steve Ross, Megan Ross and Elizabeth Lonsdorf.
Recent projects within animal behavior include African Wild Dog Behavioral Monitoring, Ape Behavioral Monitoring and Ape Space Use.
Publications
Conservation for Wild Populations
As many wild populations are small and require management, Lincoln Park Zoo’s experience with zoo populations provides a strong foundation for its involvement with the conservation of wild populations. The zoo initiates and supports projects that scientifically identify risks to wild populations and test hypotheses aimed at ensuring their survival.
Central to these conservation projects is the development of links to the zoo’s animal collection, the training and empowerment of young conservation biologists, and the establishment of strategies to provide firm scientific bases for conservation actions. The program blends conceptual expertise with key field sites that enable Lincoln Park Zoo staff to lead and supervise projects with the support of full-time field biologists. Conceptually, the emphasis is on projects that address:
- Animal behavior as a factor in human/wildlife conflicts
- Population viability and management of populations
- Reintroductions/translocations
- Disease risks to wild populations
- Conservation of wild populations of apes
- East Africa
- Latin America (Costa Rica, Argentina, Brazil)
- Chicago and Midwestern United States
If you are interested in collaborating with a zoo staff scientist or working within the program’s focal areas, please send a detailed inquiry e-mail to conservation@lpzoo.org.
Researchers with field conservation projects at the zoo include Elizabeth Lonsdorf, Dominic Travis, Lisa Faust, Joanne Earnhardt, Colleen Lynch and Eric Lonsdorf.
Recent projects in field conservation include Gombe National Park Ecosystem Health Project, Tarangire Elephant Modeling and the Channel Island Fox Reintroduction Modeling Project.
Publications
About Us | Privacy Statement | Volunteer | Zoo Careers | Partners | Press Room | Contact Us
All Content © Lincoln Park Zoo.
2001 North Clark Street · Chicago, IL 60614 · 312-742-2000
Lincoln Park Zoo is open 365 days a year and is FREE every day!
All Content © Lincoln Park Zoo.
2001 North Clark Street · Chicago, IL 60614 · 312-742-2000
Lincoln Park Zoo is open 365 days a year and is FREE every day!
