Research Projects and Conservation Efforts
Metro Richmond Zoo participates in several scientific research and wild life conservation projects. The zoo also plays a key part in addax and Eastern bongo conservation. The bongo herd has had several calves born in the past several years and many of the addax born at the zoo have been released to the wild. Other threatened and endangered animals living here include Asian black bear, Galapagos giant tortoise, and black-and-white ruffed lemur.
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