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New faces, new strategies – conservation in Kenya

With three recently appointed positions, including a national Grevy’s Zebra Liason Officer, as well as Kenya’s first national Grevy’s zebra strategy in place, conservation efforts are going stronger than ever.

Towards the end of the 1970s, the total wild population of Grevy’s zebra was estimated to be approximately 15,000 animals – today the Grevy’s zebra is critically endangered as less than 2,000 remain in the wild. Whereas the species used to be sought by hunters for trophies or for its fur, the main threats to the species today are habitat loss and degradation.  

Marwell is a key stakeholder in helping secure the future of the Grevy's zebra. In this talk our Kenya Programme Manager, Dr. Guy Parker, will outline how we are supporting the national strategy for Grevy’s zebra, as well as discuss the various initiatives that are taking place. From helping coordinate the first national survey in eight years to assess the status of wild Grevy’s in Kenya, providing training to local biologists and technical support to partner organizations to working with communities to help them achieve their conservation goals.

The talk is free to Annual Pass holders. If you wish to bring a guest we ask for a small donation. The talk will be held in the Education Centre at 7.45pm. Entrance is via the main gate between 7.15pm and 7.40pm only. Please park in the Education Centre car park.

If you have any queries please call the Annual Pass team on 01962 777960 or email annualpass@marwell.org.uk It is always useful to have your annual pass number to hand.

The Annual Pass talks programme continues through-out 2008 with an exciting mix of exclusive behind the scenes tours to learning about the latest park developments.

26th June – Leap behind the scenes

Join us for an exploration of Tropical World and the new amphibian centre with our expert keepers and education team. The talk is a part of our LEAP 4 LIFE appeal – booking details to follow.

18th September – Looking forward from a new perspective

The results of an extensive review and investment of our conservation education resources.

20th November – From empty plot to perfect spot

An insider’s unique opportunity to see and hear how Marwell develops its enclosures.

Watch this space for further details. Please note that the Leap behind the scenes talk requires pre booking.

22nd April 2008

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