Conservation research at Eindhoven Zoo

Research is a vital link to improvement regarding the conservation of endangered species.

The effect of education

The effect of education within Eindhoven Zoo will be evaluated at least every three years from 2019 by means of an extensive visitor survey. This will also give (university) students the opportunity to develop their research skills in Eindhoven Zoo and Libéma's other animal parks. How the effect of the various educational activities is measured depends on the researcher(s)' chosen research methodology. Since 2018, Libéma's animal parks have had a self-designed universal research tool. This was deployed in 2018 in Safari park Beekse Bergen, in the first quarter of 2019 in Aquazoo Leeuwarden, and in the second half of 2019 Eindhoven Zoo and ZooParc Overloon.

The new curriculum will be evaluated with participating schools in 2020.

What does the research consist of?

There is no question that during a visit wonder must take place and a fire of love for nature and the animals that belong in it is kindled. During the visit, the beauty of nature, but also its threats, must be the focus of attention. This should result in a feasible action perspective and ultimately also the willingness of the visitors to contribute themselves. The track initiated in 2019 will continue to be followed.