Proceeds from the Conservation Carousel support the Zoo’s global conservation efforts. Each ride adds up to make a significant impact in saving wildlife and wild places. With over 30 programs in Utah and around the world, the Zoo is committed to conservation.

OUR BIG SIX

Being good ambassadors of wildlife is not only providing animals with excellent care but also calls for caring for them in the wild. The Zoo supports many conservation initiatives around the world, but focuses on 6 key animals – We call these OUR BIG SIX.

These six species are where we focus the majority of our support each year. Check out the links below to learn more.

OUR BIG SIX	Projects	Location
1.African Elephant	International Elephant Foundation	Kenya
2.African Lion	Niassa Lion Project	Mozambique
3.Boreal Toad	Boreal Toad Conservation	Utah
4.Orangutan	Kinabatangan Orangutan Conservation Project	Malaysia
5.Polar Bear	Maternal Den Study on North Slope	Alaska
	Polar Bear International	Arctic
6.Radiated Tortoise	Soccer for Sokake	Madagascar

 

In addition to OUR BIG SIX, the Zoo is involved with many other Conservation Projects