Species Survival Plan - SSP
As an accredited organization with the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA), John Ball Zoo participates in the Species Survival Plan (SSP). There are over 450 different SSP programs created to cooperatively manage species that are threatened or endangered. Each program is managed by an advisory group made up of animal experts. SSP programs not only help to manage animal populations in captivity but also help contribute to field conservation efforts, species recovery, and veterinary care for wildlife diseases. Look for the SSP symbol on animal signage the next time you visit the zoo to see if your favorite animal is part of this great program working to protect animals from extinction.
Wild Way Trail & Red's Hobby Farm
Bennett's Wallaby
Ring-Tailed Lemur
Black Howler Monkey
North America
Spotted Turtle
Wood Turtle
N American River Otter
Cougar
Snow Leopard
South America
Maned Wolf
Capybara
Southern Screamer
South American Tapir
Chilean Flamingo
White-faced Saki Monkey
Forest Realm
Red Panda
Amur Tiger
Africa
Chimpanzee
Lion
Eastern Mountain Bongo
Southern Ground Hornbill
Warthog
Natural Treasures
Black-headed Spider Monkey
Black Footed Cat
Cotton-top Tamarin
Goeldi's Monkey
Kinkajou
Prehensile-tailed Skink
Mexican Bearded Lizard
Eastern Massasauga Rattlesnake
Spotted Turtle
Wood Turtle
Living Shores Aquarium
Red-crested Cardinal
Pot Bellied Seahorse
Magellanic Penguin