AZA Pig, Peccary and Hippo TAG 
Hippo Sub-group

Hippo Sub-group Chair
Matt Hohne Disney's Animal Kingdom
Hippo Sub-group Advisors
Rebecca Lewison Hippo IUCN Chair
Dr. Catharine Wheaton  Disney's Animal Kingdom - Endocrinology
John Davis Riverbanks Zoo
Steve Thompson  Lincoln Park Zoo


Hippo Sub-group Objectives

1. Develop processes to identify, promote, and fund in situ and ex situ conservation efforts. 

2. Develop husbandry manuals / standardized guidelines for each species. 

3. Increase institutional awareness / interest in an effort to increase NA holdings.

4. Assist with the development of education programs.

5. Champion research and become the definitive source for those people / institutions that want to contribute to ongoing projects.

6. Share best practices.

 

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For more information on the PPH TAG Hippo Sub-group please contact the PPH TAG webmaster.

 

 

 

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