In the Wild

Through the eyes of zoo biologists like Dr. Tara Stoinski and Dr. Thomas Butynski, the narrative follows scientists who leave the zoo to work directly in the wild, battling threats to endangered animals such as Africa's great apes and Brazil's golden-lion tamarins. The book details the obstacles they face habitat loss, poaching, and climate change while showing how modern zoos contribute to conservation with cutting-edge research and field expertise. As the team races against time to protect these species, readers learn about the collaborative effort between captive-breeding programs and on-the-ground fieldwork needed to ensure wildlife survival.