Zoo Animals

Zoo Nutrition Welfare Research

Nutritional deficiencies in zoo animals are being addressed through species-specific diet formulation research supported by zoo nutrition databases.

Key Facts

Evidence-based research supports welfare improvements in zoo nutrition welfare research
Millions of animals benefit from better zoo animals welfare practices
Individual actions and policy change both drive welfare improvements
Science, advocacy, and consumer choice are all important levers for change
Progress is achievable and measurable across this welfare domain

Welfare Considerations

Nutritional welfare requires species-appropriate diet formulation.

What You Can Do

Support zoo nutritional research and diet database development
Advocate for nutrition standards in zoo accreditation
Learn about zoo animal nutritional needs
Donate to zoo nutrition welfare research