The Chimpanzee Habitat Capital Campaign - Zoos South Australia

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The Chimpanzee Habitat Capital Campaign Great Apes are a challenging species to manage in captivity due to their complex range of behaviours, social hierarchy, strength and intelligence. Photo: www.janegoodall.org Where are they? “Chimpanzees are found in 21 African countries - from the west coast of the continent to as far east as western Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, and Tanzania. Chimps live in the greatest concentrations in the rainforest areas on what used to be the equatorial forest "belt." Unfortunately, the rapid deforestation in Africa has eliminated the belt, leaving only fragmented patches of forest where it once stretched.” http://www.janegoodall.org/chimp_central/chimpanzees/behavior/habitat.asp “Habitat loss is linked to the ever-increasing demands for land by the exploding human population. Africa currently has one of the highest growth rates in the world, with its population doubling every 24 years…leading to a greater demand upon the natural resources. Wood is cut for firewood, charcoal, and building poles. Forests are clear-cut for living space, crop growing, grazing for domestic livestock. Forest concessions are sold to timber companies from the developed world, some of which practice clear cutting, turning forestland into desert. Deforestation drives the chimpanzee species toward extinction. Many populations have become fragmented. Very small relic groups will not be viable once they are cut off from other groups and no longer able to exchange genetic material.” Therefore, the world-renowned open range enclosures, synonymous with Monarto Zoo, makes Monarto the best location in the country for a new chimpanzee enclosure. It is rare that an established zoo in Australia would be able to provide the space required to manage a group of chimpanzees, these new facilities will greatly enhance the regional management of chimpanzees throughout Australasia. Your contribution Contributions will be directed to: Chimpanzee Enclosure This exhibit will be large enough to accommodate a family of chimpanzees, and will provide them with a stimulating and enriching environment in which to live. A breeding program for these chimps is planned for the future, in order to increase the genetic diversity of the region’s chimpanzee group. Chimpanzee Welfare As part of their new home we will build night yards, play areas and landscaped habitats for the chimpanzees to enjoy and thrive. Education More than 100,000 visitors a year to Monarto Zoo will have a unique opportunity to observe them in an open environment and learn about these endangered creatures. Wild Support A target of 10% percentage of the funds raised will also go towards the Africa Programs of the Jane Goodall Institute. A key focus of these programs being the education of African communities supporting the reintroduction of chimpanzees into the wild. http://www.janegoodall.org/chimp_central/conservation/issues/habitat_loss.asp Chimpanzee Habitat Capital Campaign Sponsorship Prospectus Page 4
Be Involved The chimpanzee habitat will be the largest in Australasia - 3500 square metres – allowing the group to roam freely within their landscaped environment. We aim to raise $300 per square metre. This will enable us to reach our target of $1 million dollars. Call to Action Photo: David Mattner Our Exhibit Our exhibit will be the largest in the region, and will incorporate live trees and platforms for nesting, shade and views, a shallow stream and provide a complex habitat to stimulate foraging opportunities and natural behaviours. Wonderful views of the exhibit will be provided for visitors from a number of selected vantage points including indoor viewing when weather conditions are extreme. Fimi and Sanda our two females at Adelaide Zoo will travel to Monarto Zoo to be joined by three lovely males from Hamilton Zoo in New Zealand. Tsotsi, our male will emigrate to New Zealand to live with the three females currently in Hamilton Zoo’s large open exhibit. Emma Yengi Assistant Curator – Primates There are many ways to be involved and we invite you to help us to build this amazing habitat. From donations to sponsorship, you will have the opportunity to show your support of these endangered animals. For more details please contact Sarah Brown on 8267 3255 or email on sbrown@zoossa.com.au Why Chimpanzee? Endangered (EN) An animal is Endangered when it is not Critically Endangered, but is facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild in the near future. Sadly, chimpanzees are classified as endangered. Conservation Strategy Our focus: • Acknowledges the need for both in-situ and ex-situ initiatives, Zoos SA will focus on conservation projects and programs that are not only sustainable but that lead to real and measurable conservation outcomes. Our priority • Involve endangered species that are maintained by Zoos SA Our approach • is for projects to be selected from national and global conservation priorities. Bushmeat is one of four priorities we target. Chimpanzee Habitat Capital Campaign Sponsorship Prospectus Page 5
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