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In its 35-year history, the Louisville Zoo has dedicated itself to the pursuits of education, conservation, scientific study and recreation. Accredited by the American Zoological Association.
Of special note are the Zoo's achievements in the areas of animal husbandry, conservation and scientific study for which it has drawn international recognition. In 1988, the Louisville Zoo was the proud recipient of the prestigious Edward H. Bean Award for its long-term Woolly Monkey Propagation Program. Other accomplishments include the first successful transfer of an embryo from an exotic equine into a domestic horse.
The Zoo's commitment to working with endangered species, specifically with Species Survival Plan (SSP) programs, speaks of its dedication to conservation efforts. It is also one of six institutions in the world to house a captive breeding population of Black-footed ferrets, North America's most endangered mammal.
The Louisville Zoo is also distinguishing itself in the area of education. The innovative MetaZoo Education Center was the first facility of its kind to serve both as a public exhibit and a living classroom. Open year-round, the MetaZoo's many programs led by degreed instructors and trained personnel are developed to serve the needs of individuals, teachers and students of all ages. And in keeping with the advances of technology, the MetaZoo has begun offering classes via tele-conferencing or distance learning as it is called, to students who live so far from the Zoo that actual visits become impractical.
To keep in step with its unprecedented growth, the Louisville Zoo has embarked on a Master Development Plan which highlights proposals for future expansion and renovation. This ongoing development will enable the Zoo to continue to provide quality visitor services while maintaining the best possible environment for its animal collection.
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