Red-crowned Crane: here’s the scoop

threats

A major threat to this species is the loss and degradation of wetlands in its breeding and wintering grounds, principally for conversion to agriculture, but also aquaculture, industrial and economic development. Pollution, environmental contamination, invasive species, disease outbreak at feeding stations, and loss of habitat due to climate change also affect red-crowned crane populations

Committed to Conservation

The Buttonwood Park Zoo participates in the Association of Zoos and Aquariums Species Survival Plan (SSP) for Red-crowned Cranes. The goal of the SSP is to cooperatively manage animal populations within AZA accredited zoos to ensure the sustainability of a healthy and genetically diverse population while enhancing the conservation of this species in the wild.