Staff and Programs
Meet our staff and learn more about our programs
Administration
Operations
Applied Animal Ecology
The Applied Animal Ecology Division focuses on large-scale conservation programs that assist in the recovery of endangered and threatened populations. They apply scientifically acquired behavioral and ecological knowledge to solve conservation problems.
Applied Plant Ecology
The focus of the Applied Plant Ecology Division is on sustainability and restoration of native ecosystems, seed science, habitat monitoring and management, plant-animal interactions, and recovery programs for rare and endangered plant species.
Behavioral Biology
The Behavioral Biology Division documents factors responsible for variation in reproductive success among animals. They incorporate a multidisciplinary perspective designed to contribute to improved management and conservation of animals and their habitats.
Genetics
The Genetics Division develops and utilizes technologies to provide important new insights relevant to the assessment, monitoring, and management of endangered species in zoos and in the wild.
Reproductive Physiology
The Reproductive Physiology Division applies innovative science and technology to the conservation of genetic diversity through enhanced reproduction of endangered species. Four major areas of investigation support this mission.
Wildlife Disease Laboratories
The Wildlife Disease Laboratories are the diagnostic specialty group for the San Diego Zoo. Their goal is to help ensure the health and well being of captive and wild populations through multidisciplinary disease investigations and innovative studies.
Field Programs
San Diego Zoo’s Institute for Conservation Research works in more than 35 countries around the word. Programs address the biological requirements of the target species, conservation and restoration of critical habitats, and training opportunities for range country scientists and resource managers.
Conservation Education
Education and outreach form the essential cornerstones of any successful conservation endeavor. At the San Diego Zoo’s Institute for Conservation Research, the Beckman Center for Conservation Research is the only dedicated conservation education lab in the world.
