Goals
1. To identify which bat species are currently being kept in North American zoological
institutions and determine the size and composition of these current populations.
2. To determine the number of spaces available for exhibition and breeding of these taxa in
North American zoological institutions.
3. To consider the conservation status and availability of various species (through contact
with the IUCN/SSC Chiropteran Specialist Group, field biologists, etc.) and draw
attention to species for which the need and opportunity for captive breeding and field
conservation efforts exist.
4. To facilitate the work of AZA studbook keepers and SSP coordinators, and assure the
attainment of mutual goals and best use of resources.
5. To act as the principal liaison with other regional specialty groups including the
European Association of Zoos and Aquariums (EAZA).
6. To seek consensus on research priorities for captive populations in North American
zoological institutions.
7. To become a North American regional clearinghouse for information on bats, captive
management, propagation, research and conservation.
8. To develop educational curricula and publications on the natural history and
conservation of bats in an exciting and engaging manner.
9. Work with international NGOs, schools, and government agencies to share educational
information and disseminate materials to communities which coexist with bat species
and have limited resources.
institutions and determine the size and composition of these current populations.
2. To determine the number of spaces available for exhibition and breeding of these taxa in
North American zoological institutions.
3. To consider the conservation status and availability of various species (through contact
with the IUCN/SSC Chiropteran Specialist Group, field biologists, etc.) and draw
attention to species for which the need and opportunity for captive breeding and field
conservation efforts exist.
4. To facilitate the work of AZA studbook keepers and SSP coordinators, and assure the
attainment of mutual goals and best use of resources.
5. To act as the principal liaison with other regional specialty groups including the
European Association of Zoos and Aquariums (EAZA).
6. To seek consensus on research priorities for captive populations in North American
zoological institutions.
7. To become a North American regional clearinghouse for information on bats, captive
management, propagation, research and conservation.
8. To develop educational curricula and publications on the natural history and
conservation of bats in an exciting and engaging manner.
9. Work with international NGOs, schools, and government agencies to share educational
information and disseminate materials to communities which coexist with bat species
and have limited resources.
