.Zoos can play a huge role in developing educational materials for field projects by working closely with field researchers to better understand the needs of a particular field site. From logo and poster development to creating teaching suitcases as well as assisting in development of curriculum and being a source of school supplies are all examples of how zoos can offer their expertise and funding to assist field projects.

Stephen D. Nash
Scientific Illustrator, Conservation International, Visiting Research Associate, Department of Anatomical Sciences, and Adjunct Associate Professor,
Department of Art, S.U.N.Y. Stony Brook, New York, U.S.A.
snash@ms.cc.sunysb.edu

Abstract: The need to appreciate the interconnectedness of all life on Earth has never been more important than it is today, as our own species, mostly through ignorance, threatens to unravel the rich biological tapestry of which we are a part, and upon which we ultimately depend. Art, and especially imagery, can play a crucial role in reestablishing the profound and vital link between ourselves as individuals and the natural world. Recognizing this, conservationists are making ever more use of illustration in education campaigns worldwide on behalf of endangered wildlife and ecosystems. In this article I have tried to articulate my own feelings about nature, to trace the path that led me to work in this specialized area of art, and to relate some of the lessons I have learned applying illustration to conservation.read more

...Used for "Education Suitcase" & Field supplies. Sells at Wal-Mart for $18.00. Is great for shipping and in the field. We have used them instead of suitcases to ship all of the field supplies for lemur immobilization etc. When the crate arrives, it can go straight to the field.. read more

Education Suitcase

...Environmental Teaching Suitcase (ETS) Created by Brevard Zoo for Guatemala Brevard Zoo continues its commitment to providing educational materials, in this case an Environmental Teaching Suitcase to the Guatemalan organization, ARCAS – Association for the Rescue and Conservation of Wildlife. read more

 

...The Brevard Zoo creates Environmental Teaching Suitcases for conservation projects around the globe. Since 2001 BZ has created 58 suitcases which have been distributed in the following countries: Kenya, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Ivory Coast, Democratic Republic of Congo, Cameroon, Nigeria, Botswana, Republic of Congo, Rwanda, Uganda, Sierra Leone Peru, Guatemala, Dominica, and the US. read more

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...In late 2007 Brevard Zoo hosted our inaugural conservation fundraiser dinner. Our keynote speaker was Director Emeritus, Mr. Jack Hanna of the Columbus Zoo. We were able to raise $7400 in support of jaguar research in Belize, manatee research in Florida, tapir research in Brazil as well as assist our local wildlife rescue hospital with equipment needs for their outreach education programs. read more

Gorilla Conservation Education in Northern Congo: Update of Club Ebobo and the Mbeli Bai Study Wildlife Conservation Society-Congo Program

...Western gorillas are an important flagship species for rain forest protection in Western Equatorial Africa. This is particular relevant when getting international support for conservation related activities as gorillas are some of most beloved animal species that people like to see in zoos or watch on television. The image of gorillas in most parts of Africa, however, is very
different. ..read more

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