Saint Louis Zoo

Extensive results from scientific studies demonstrate that mate choice is an integral, if not central, feature of most breeding systems in nature, but this method is often not employed in zoos. Partnering with the Chicago Zoological Society and the Global Conservation Network, the Saint Louis Zoo will convene three workshops to bring together scientists studying the various aspects of mate choice, especially those involving genetic selection, with Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) breeding program leaders to carefully consider potential effects of mate choice on AZA-managed breeding programs and identify model species for research and analysis.