By Nicole Wexler | Director of Development
…then it may be an Israeli Diving Duck!
Following on this year’s successful release of no less than 32 Diving Ducks into the wild in Israel, our Avian Team at the Zoo continues to work hard in caring for our breeding core of approximately 30 individuals. Most reside in our beautiful Marsh Aviary Exhibit and any eggs that are laid are immediately taken to the breeding center for incubation in order to ensure the best possible chances for successful hatching.
Breeding and reintroducing the species to the wild is one aspect of the conservation program. There are two other very important aspects: habitat conservation and community education.
Since we last updated you, the Biblical Zoo has continued to make outreach efforts to educate visitors and the community at large about this species and its importance to the local ecosystem; as well as the importance of wetland habitats to the global ecosystem. These efforts have included:
Thank you all so much for being a part of this project’s success. We hope to bring you more good news in our next report.
Warm Regards,
The Jerusalem Biblical Zoo Team
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By Nicole Wexler | Director of Development
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