Korkeasaari Zoo
Korkeasaaren eläintarhan säätiö sr
Helsinki, Finland
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Korkeasaari Zoo is a foundation based in Helsinki, Finland working on nature & wildlife conservation, animal welfare, education.
Korkeasaari Zoo is a zoo on an island in Helsinki, Finland, operated by the non-profit Korkeasaaren eläintarhan säätiö foundation. Its core mission is the protection of endangered species and biodiversity. The zoo keeps around 150 species, runs a wildlife hospital for injured and orphaned wild animals, takes part in European breeding and conservation programmes, funds conservation projects in various parts of the world, and offers environmental education for schools and visitors. The foundation covers most of its costs from admission income, with support from the City of Helsinki and the Ministry of the Environment for the wildlife hospital.
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Villieläinsairaala (Wildlife Hospital)
Animal welfare · Finland
Treats injured and orphaned wild animals with the aim of releasing them back into nature.
EAZA Ex-situ Programme (EEP)
Nature & Wildlife conservation
Coordinated European zoo breeding and conservation programmes for over 500 animal species, run with other zoos.
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Luonnontieteellinen keskusmuseo, Helsingin yliopisto, HelsinkiMission