Animals We're Saving
Some of the animals living at the Racine Zoo Summer 2010
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* Denotes education program animals not normally on exhibit |
CURRENT CONSERVATION PROGRAMS
The Racine Zoo is committed to Saving Wildlife and Wild Places both on Zoo campus and around the globe. Click here to learn more about programs and studies the Zoo and its Animal Care Specialists are currently involved with. |
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THE TOM TORHORST, DVM CONSERVATION FUND
The R.Z.S. Thomas Torhorst, D.V.M. Wildlife Conservation Fund was established in 1997. The annual income of this $30,000 endowed fund will be used to promote the understanding of our natural world and to encourage area wildlife conservation through education, research, and development. The principal should remain untouched, except to be added to. It is the intent of the Racine Zoological Society’s Education Committee to make awards of up to $1,000 per project based on originality and purpose. Non-profit, educational groups and organizations are eligible to apply. For more information, including a list of past winners, CLICK HERE.
ORANGUTANS
If you’d like to learn more about orangutans, like the Racine Zoo's Max and Jenny, the palm oil issue that affects their species, find sample letters to send to companies, or educational materials you can use to teach others, click on here for a list of resources. Wild orangutans need YOUR help!
Roundtable for Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO)
Borneo Orangutan Survival (BOS)
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