Species Survival Plan

Micke Grove Zoo (MGZ) participates in several conservation-breeding programs for threatened wildlife that are managed by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums’ (AZA) Species Survival Plans (SSP).

These SSPs are for the following species: northern bald ibis (Geronticus eremita), marbled teal (Marmaronetta angustirostris), Cape thick-knee (Burhinus capensis), fossa (Cryptoprocta ferox), ringtail (Bassariscus astutus), southern pudu (Pudu puda), Prevost’s squirrel (Callosciurus prevostii) and golden lion tamarin (Leontipithecus rosalia).

Prevost's Squirrel sitting on a branch with mostly black fri with white and brown on its sides and belly. — Prevost's Squirrel

Southern Pudu in its habitat standing in grass — Southern Pudu

Northern Bald Ibis sitting on rocks in a pond, dark grey green feathers with a long reddish beak — Northern Bald Ibis

Two Marbled Teal ducks showing mostly brown feathers with mottled white spots. — Marbled Teal Duck

Two Cape Thick-knees with light brown feathers marked with dark brown flecks, long legs and a yellow topped to brown beak — Cape Thick-knee