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Zoo Research Group


The School of Biological Earth and Environmental Sciences (BEES) at University College Cork (UCC) conducts a varied programme of research in zoos, aquariums and wildlife parks, collectively referred to as zoos. This includes research on animal welfare, education, environmental enrichment and comparative research with wild conspecifics and native species research.

**Visit our exhibit at the Cork Carnival of Science in Fitzgerald's Park June 11-12, 2022 to learn more about zoo research. **


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Two School of BEES researchers receive funding awards from the Irish Research Council to pursue high-quality zoo research in collaboration with Fota Wildlife Park. Click the link to find out more:

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Zoo Research Group

School of Biological, Earth and Environmental Sciences

University College Cork, Distillery Fields, North Mall, Cork, T23N73K

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