EU Zoos and Science in the 21st Century: Engaging the public in nature conservation

Reference: SiS-2008-3.0.3.1. Encouraging co-operation and networking between scientific events’ organisers on public engagement with science

Officer: Nordeconsult Sweden AB

Proposing country: Sweden

Partner countries: Portugal, Italy, Sweden, United Kingdom, USA

Team and Partner members: Nordeconsult Sweden AB (coordinator); Zoomarine – Mundo Aquático SA (Portugal); Niabi Zoo (USA); Kolmarden Zoo (Sweden); Zoomarine Italy- Mundo Aquático S.A (Italy); Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust (UK); University of Edinburgh/ The Genomics Forum (UK)

Funding Institution: 7º Programa-Quadro da União Europeia;

Objectives: The main objective of this proposal is to engage the general public in the definition of large-scale activities in European Zoos and Marine Parks, focused on nature conservation and biodiversity. Worldwide Zoos and Marine Parks have changed immensely over the last 50 years. Modern Zoos and Marine Parks in Europe have specific areas of intervention: Education, Entertainment, Conservation and Research.

Duration: 2009 – 2012