The worldwide reach of Lincoln Park Zoo’s Conservation & Science efforts is reflected in the zoo’s broad array of research centers and programs. By expanding our understanding of animals and the threats they face in the wild, zoo scientists are helping to preserve threatened species.

Alexander Center for Applied Population Biology
Using computerized population models, researchers at the Alexander Center study the dynamics of wild and captive animal populations. By using models to project how populations might be affected by environmental changes, scientists can understand and mitigate the risk of population decline or extinction.

Davee Center for Epidemiology and Endocrinology
Focusing on disease and health in whole populations, the Davee Center’s epidemiology research operates in the gap between veterinary medicine and population biology, studying disease outbreaks and factors influencing animal health. The center’s endocrinology program investigates the effects on hormones on animal behavior, stress and reproduction.

Lester E. Fisher Center for the Study and Conservation of Apes
Home to the zoo’s renowned ape-related research, the Fisher Center integrates fields such as animal health, epidemiology, endocrinology, nutrition, behavior, population biology, conservation and animal cognition to expand understanding of our closest living relatives.

Population Management Center
Housed at Lincoln Park Zoo in partnership with the Association of Zoos and Aquariums, the Population Management Center provides guidance for the care and breeding of animals at zoos across the country. Researchers at the center conduct genetic and demographic analyses of zoo populations in order to find the best pairings for managed species.