The world zoo conservation strategies represent the foremost effort made by zoos and Aquaria throughout the world to join efforts in dedicating their potentials to conservation. Their strategies, which was developed by the world zoo organization and captive breeding specialist group (CBSG) aims to supports the conservation of species, natural habitat and ecosystems. The aspects contained in the strategy are meant to complement and not to substitute other conservation efforts. The world zoo conservation strategy has been endorsed by IUCN and the world-wide fund for Nature (WWF).
The objectives of the world zoo conservation strategy are
1. To identify the conservation areas in which zoos can make a contribution and determine how this can be achieved.
2. Develop understanding and support or the conservation potential or zoos from national and international authorities and as well as other social and political bodies and organizations.
3. Convince local zoo authorities and conservation agencies that they can make an important contribution to conservation both directly and indirectly.
4. Help zoo to formulate conservation priorities and policies.
5. Promote action of individual zoos by their participation in the global zoo and other conservation network.