Fritz et al. 2017
Fritz, J., Kramer, R., Hoffmann, W., Trobe, D. & Unsöld, M. (2017)
Back into the wild: establishing a migratory Northern bald ibis Geronticus eremita population in Europe.
International Zoo Yearbook 51: 107–123; DOI: 10.1111/izy.12163
From the perspective of zoological institutions reintroduction projects offer many possibilities to link conservation and research programmes. An example of the multi-layered and diverse contributions that zoological institutions in general and, specifically, Vienna Zoo, Austria, can make is the reintroduction of the Northern Bald Ibis Geronticus eremita in Central Europe. The involvement of zoological institutions ranges from the provision of eggs or birds for release trials, to financial and advocacy support, including with government agencies and non-governmental organizations. Through involvement at a steering level at the coordinative association ‘Förderverein Waldrappteam’ and as a partner in the EU LIFE+ reintroduction project, Vienna Zoo directly contributes to the shape of the reintroduction project for this Critically Endangered species and provides much more than technical and infrastructural support.
