Emergency intervention to save animals in zoos

Project Report: Emergency Intervention to Rescue Animals in Yemen’s Zoos

Period: March – June 2026 Implementing Agency: [Organization Name]

1. Executive Summary

• Objective: Rescue and rehabilitate animals affected by food shortages, neglect, and damages resulting from the security situation in Yemen’s zoos.
• Expected Outcomes: Improved care conditions, reduced mortality rates, enhanced readiness of zoo staff and veterinary teams.

2. Field Situation (March – June 2026)

Zoo                    Location                 Observations                                                                        Level of Intervention

Sana’a Zoo           Sana’a             Severe shortage of fodder and water, dilapidated cages           Urgent intervention

Aden Zoo             Aden              Power outage affecting refrigerators, poor ventilation           Follow-up

3. Interventions Implemented

1. Food Relief: Distribution of fodder, vitamins, and emergency medicines.
2. Rescue & Relocation: Evacuation of endangered animals to safer areas.
3. Veterinary Support: Veterinary visits, surgical operations, treatment of malnutrition and injuries.
4. Emergency Maintenance: Repair of cages and improvement of ventilation.
5. Training: Training of 4 zoo keepers on basic care and emergency response.

4. Challenges

• Rising prices of fodder and veterinary medicines.
• Continuous electricity outages.
• Shortage of specialized wildlife veterinarians.

5. Urgent Needs for the Coming Period

1. Monthly funding for fodder.
2. Generators + fuel for 3 zoos.
3. Mobile veterinary team.
4. Establishment of a temporary rehabilitation center in [location].

6. Recommendations

• Establish an emergency network among Yemen’s zoos to share resources.
• Partner with international organizations to transfer critical cases abroad.
• Raise community awareness on reporting cases of neglect.

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