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To help preserve the legacy of life on Earth for future generations by establishing and maintaining genetic resources in support of worldwide efforts in research and conservation.”

It is the largest frozen zoo in North America. Specimens are stored in chemicals which protect them from damage by ice crystal formation and at a temperature of -300° Fahrenheit. More than 8000 specimens are stored with duplicates stored just outside the Balboa Park San Diego Zoo location.

a. Lions are inbreeding and disease transmission is increased due to habitat destruction and reduction.

b. Lions get infected with tuberculosis and canine distemper by domestic dogs. Since humans and their dogs are encroaching on lion habitat, this is an increasing risk and is often fatal.

c. Lions may feed on livestock because of encroachment of humans and domesticated animals into their habitat.This is particularly true when their prey migrate. To reduce livestock loss from lions, farmers put out carcasses that are poisoned, killing the lions that feed on them.

The building is silver-level LEED certified (Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design with extensive use of natural lighting provided by insulated windows and doors, the use of recycled materials and 15% of their electricity provided by photovoltaic technology.