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Article: The Honolulu Zoo does more than simply display animals; it scientifically breeds them to keep their species alive
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- Honolulu Star - Bulletin
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- December 30, 2000
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uch of the buzz at the Honolulu Zoo these days is behind the scenes, beyond the animal exhibits.
What visitors don't see is a lot of activity aimed at preserving the world's endangered birds and animals.
With nutritional and biological advances in the last 20 years, zoos have become very good at protecting animals, Zoo Director Ken Redman said in a recent interview.
"Almost too good," he added. "We have to control reproduction."
The American Zoo and Aquarium Association, with 192 member organizations, has developed Species Survival Plans for nearly all endangered populations. Redman is on the association's Wildlife Conservation Management Committee, which oversees the program.
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