“Bioneers 2008: The San Diego Zoo Leads the Way in Biomimicry” by Jaymi Heimbuch, Treehugger.com

October 22, 2008
A major component of Bioneers is the field of biomimicry. Janine Benyus was a keynote speaker, there was a full-day intensive on the subject, and several workshops. And so it was necessary for the leaders in biomimicry to be present. They were.

The San Diego Zoo was represented at Bioneers and I was able to speak with Jon Prange, Venture Business Manager, about the Zoo’s role in biomimicry.

The city of San Diego is striving to be a leader in biotechnology, and sitting at their doorstep is a perfect place to study the world’s flora and fauna—the San Diego Zoo. The Zoo recognized its key role and has actively embraced being part of the research. As Prange mentioned, there are three major bonuses for being involved.  Read more…