Copenhagen Zoo
Copenhagen Zoo was founded in 1859 and is one of the oldest zoos in Europe. It comprises of 11 hectares and with approx. 1,2 million visitors yearly is the most visited zoo in Denmark. The zoo coordinates a number of European breeding programmes and is active in the breeding of several endangered species. Since 2002 Copenhagen Zoo has hosted the Regional Resource Centers for IUCN SSC CPSG Europe (Conservation Planning Specialist Group) setting up CPSG network in Europe. CPSG saves threatened species by increasing the effectiveness of conservation efforts.
Potential conservation benefits in saving biodiversity
Potential reduction of species extinction risk resulting from threat abatement actions
Absolute value (STAR)
0% of the total biodiversity conservation potential of Europe is covered by this organisation.
1.6% of global biodiversity conservation potential is from Europe.
0% of global biodiversity conservation potential is from Copenhagen Zoo.
contributions
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