27/03/2026
🦦 From a rare exhibition species to a growing conservation population, the Giant Otter is a powerful example of what coordinated global action can achieve.
In the latest WAZA Magazine, Tim Schikora, CEO of Zoo Schwerin, outlines how the Giant Otter has become a powerful case study for globally managed ex situ populations.
Descendants of a globally managed ex situ population have now contributed to the first reintroduction programme in Iberá National Park, Argentina, where the species was once extinct.
This milestone reflects decades of collaboration across regions, linking ex situ and in situ expertise under a shared vision for species recovery.
The Giant Otter case highlights the critical role of zoos in building the knowledge, capacity and partnerships needed to support conservation efforts worldwide.
👉 Read the full article in the WAZA Magazine:
https://www.waza.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/03-WAZA-News_Issue3-INK05-1.pdf =13
📸 Group of Giant Otters © Fundación Rewilding Argentina
