{"id":105,"date":"2023-08-11T18:18:11","date_gmt":"2023-08-12T00:18:11","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/localhost:10029\/?page_id=105"},"modified":"2026-02-11T18:50:57","modified_gmt":"2026-02-12T00:50:57","slug":"community","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/cincinnatizoo.org\/conservation\/community\/","title":{"rendered":"Coexistence Coalition"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"even\" role=\"heading\" data-uw-rm-heading=\"level\" aria-level=\"2\"><em><span class=\"TextRun SCXW184900935 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW184900935 BCX8\">Coexistence is an ever-changing state where humans and wildlife both adapt and adjust <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW184900935 BCX8\">to<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW184900935 BCX8\"> share landscapes.<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW184900935 BCX8\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW184900935 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:360,&quot;335559737&quot;:1530,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/em><\/h4>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The Cincinnati Zoo &amp; Botanical Garden&#8217;s <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Coexistence Coalition<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\"> is dedicated to advocating for a future where wildlife and humans thrive.\u00a0 To do this, the coalition forms and nurtures impactful collaborations with grassroots organizations, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), other AZA organizations, and more.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;]<div data-aos=\"fade-up\" class=\"image-block themed\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cincinnatizoo.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/image4.png\" alt=\"children using shovels to scoop out dirt at rockdale gardens\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 744px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 744\/558;\" \/><\/div><!-- .img-block -->[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]<div class=\"accordions themed accordion-list\" role=\"tablist\"><div class=\"accordions__tab\" role=\"tab\" data-aos=\"fade-up\">\n        <span class=\"accordions__tab-toggle tab-toggle\" role=\"button\" title=\"toggle tab\" aria-label=\"toggle tab\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n        <\/span>\n        <div class=\"accordions__tab-content tab-body\" role=\"tabpanel\"><\/p>\n<h5><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">By supporting communities toward coexistence, the Cincinnati Zoo is facilitating a brighter future for wildlife and people.\u00a0 <\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h5>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The Zoo seeks to positively impact wildlife and resource conservation by helping communities locally and in targeted global sites embrace coexistence.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The coalition works to achieve the Cincinnati Zoo\u2019s Positive Impact Model across multiple areas of focus, including:\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Community engagement\u00a0 <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Wildlife coexistence, reduced conflict, and species recovery <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Habitat restoration and diversification<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Sustainable regenerative practices<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\n<\/div>\n      <\/div><div class=\"accordions__tab\" role=\"tab\" data-aos=\"fade-up\">\n        <span class=\"accordions__tab-toggle tab-toggle\" role=\"button\" title=\"toggle tab\" aria-label=\"toggle tab\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n        <\/span>\n        <div class=\"accordions__tab-content tab-body\" role=\"tabpanel\"><\/p>\n<h5><span data-contrast=\"none\">Cincinnati Zoo &amp; Botanical Garden&#8217;s Positive Impact Model: <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h5>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\"><a class=\"image-link\" href=\"https:\/\/cincinnatizoo.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/venn.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-248266 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cincinnatizoo.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/venn.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"512\" height=\"471\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/cincinnatizoo.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/venn.png 762w, https:\/\/cincinnatizoo.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/venn-300x276.png 300w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 512px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 512\/471;\" \/><\/a>Coexistence Coalition in Practice:\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The Cincinnati Zoo\u2019s Coexistence Coalition takes an integrated approach to conservation, combining both ecological and human dimensions essential for coexistence impact.\u00a0 We empower communities to embrace coexistence initiatives. We aim to increase our impact for wildlife, mobilize the Zoo&#8217;s communities to increase involvement and resources, elevate our partnerships as proactive collaborators, and embrace environmental justice in all that we do. We are strengthening partnerships and mobilizing our diverse staff and audiences to build connections to our mission.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Central to our program is the development of enduring partnerships with established organizations grounded in the communities living with the wildlife we seek to conserve. We provide resources, training and support to empower these organizations and enable them to pioneer novel approaches that could unlock increased positive impact for both wildlife and the communities who coexist with them. We seek to complement existing conservation efforts and are committed to advancing education, capacity-building, and research. We contribute to our partners\u2019 international storytelling efforts, inject additional funding and\/or resources for increased capacity, and provide in-kind support.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n      <\/div><div class=\"accordions__tab\" role=\"tab\" data-aos=\"fade-up\">\n        <span class=\"accordions__tab-toggle tab-toggle\" role=\"button\" title=\"toggle tab\" aria-label=\"toggle tab\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n        <\/span>\n        <div class=\"accordions__tab-content tab-body\" role=\"tabpanel\"><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Our overarching objective is to safeguard the persistence of wildlife populations while upholding socially and ethically acceptable methods that resonate with and empower local communities.<\/span><\/b> <b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Our goals for the Coexistence Coalition are 1) to help wildlife populations be healthy and viable, 2) to enhance people\u2019s tolerance and acceptance of wildlife in their communities and landscapes, and 3) to reduce risks from wildlife to manageable levels.\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">We are working toward these goals by exploring innovative ideas that integrate biology, sociology, politics, and culture, ultimately elevating contemporary conservation practices. We seek to balance perceived risks and unique local contexts encompassing values, worldviews, religious beliefs, cultural practices, and more. While we acknowledge the potential for negative incidents for both humans and wildlife, coexistence prioritizes benefits to outweigh and minimize these possible costs.\u00a0 We seek to design interventions to enhance coexistence that are ecologically suitable, economically viable, and socially acceptable. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Through our active partnerships, we aspire to:\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">reinforce positive perceptions of wildlife within local communities, transforming them from perceived nuisances into valuable assets;\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">augment and innovate efforts to reduce human-wildlife conflicts while ensuring community needs and sustainable livelihoods; and<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">promote landscape connectivity in vulnerable regions and monitor wildlife occurrence in and movements through complex, human-dominated landscapes.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\n<\/div>\n      <\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]<div id=\"fellows\" class=\"anchor\"><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h3>Coexistence Coalition in Action<\/h3>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW257925165 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW257925165 BCX8\">See some of the Coexistence Coalition&#8217;s areas of focus below and explore our <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentStart CommentHighlightPipeRestV2 CommentHighlightRest SCXW257925165 BCX8\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cincinnatizoo.org\/conservation\/saving-wildlife\/\">Saving Wildlife<\/a> projects<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentHighlightPipeRestV2 SCXW257925165 BCX8\"> to see the range of coexistence strategies underway.<\/span><\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]<div class=\"tabbed-content themed\">\n      <div class=\"tabbed-content__toggles\" data-aos=\"fade-up\" role=\"tablist\" aria-label=\"tab toggles\"><span id=\"\" class=\"tabbed-content__toggles-item active\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"panel-kss5vIOMx\"><\/span><span id=\"\" class=\"tabbed-content__toggles-item\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"panel-VYS4yNt0Yf\"><\/span><span id=\"\" class=\"tabbed-content__toggles-item\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"panel-IoYeWCnZFW\"><\/span><span id=\"\" class=\"tabbed-content__toggles-item\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"panel-4sCatBMYc\"><\/span><span id=\"\" class=\"tabbed-content__toggles-item\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"panel-XLjwEZCAGF\"><\/span><\/div><div id=\"panel-kss5vIOMx\" class=\"tabbed-content__tab\" style=\"display:block;\" role=\"tabpanel\"><\/p>\n<h5>Hoffman Coexistence Impact Fellowship<\/h5>\n<p><a class=\"image-link\" href=\"https:\/\/cincinnatizoo.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/fellows.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-256505 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cincinnatizoo.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/fellows.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"449\" height=\"279\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/cincinnatizoo.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/fellows.jpg 890w, https:\/\/cincinnatizoo.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/fellows-300x186.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cincinnatizoo.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/fellows-768x477.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 449px) 100vw, 449px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 449px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 449\/279;\" \/><\/a>To reach the next level beyond the Conservation Impact team\u2019s capacity onsite, in 2022 we created the Hoffman Coexistence Impact Fellowship Program at the Cincinnati Zoo. Our Fellows deepen our involvement and efficiency when implementing action plans across many projects and partnerships. Further, we want to increase the accessibility of conservation careers to those currently less represented in our field.<\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Coalition partners in the Fellowships include:\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0a7\" data-font=\"Wingdings\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:2160,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Wingdings&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[9642],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0a7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"3\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.soralo.org\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">SORALO<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0a7\" data-font=\"Wingdings\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:2160,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Wingdings&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[9642],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0a7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"3\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.icasconservation.org.br\/?lang=en\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">ICAS<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0a7\" data-font=\"Wingdings\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:2160,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Wingdings&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[9642],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0a7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"3\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bring-the-elephant-home.org\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Bring the Elephant Home<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0a7\" data-font=\"Wingdings\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:2160,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Wingdings&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[9642],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0a7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"3\"><a href=\"https:\/\/congo-apes.org\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Congo-Apes<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservationinitiatives.org\/\">Conservation Initiatives<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cheetah.co.za\/\">Cheetah Outreach<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.elakhaalliance.org\/\">Elakha Alliance<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Our fellows are fully focused on their select projects. The conservation impact fellow program specifically prioritizes candidates who are native to the country where the field conservation projects are located, with the goal of further engaging local communities, and investing in local researchers \u2013 providing professional development opportunities as they begin their careers.<\/p>\n<p>This fellowship program is our deep investment in the professional development of people of color from the communities where we hope to foster conservation expertise.<\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/g9ie953LvTI\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" data-load-mode=\"1\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start lazyload\">\ufeff<\/span><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start lazyload\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/p>\n<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 50%;\"><a class=\"image-link\" href=\"https:\/\/cincinnatizoo.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/zoo-fellows-1.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-254149 size-large lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cincinnatizoo.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/zoo-fellows-1-916x1024.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"715\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/cincinnatizoo.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/zoo-fellows-1-916x1024.png 916w, https:\/\/cincinnatizoo.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/zoo-fellows-1-268x300.png 268w, https:\/\/cincinnatizoo.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/zoo-fellows-1-768x858.png 768w, https:\/\/cincinnatizoo.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/zoo-fellows-1.png 1232w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 640px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 640\/715;\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 50%;\"><a class=\"image-link\" href=\"https:\/\/cincinnatizoo.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/zoo-fellows-2.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-254150 size-large lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cincinnatizoo.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/zoo-fellows-2-787x1024.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"833\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/cincinnatizoo.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/zoo-fellows-2-787x1024.png 787w, https:\/\/cincinnatizoo.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/zoo-fellows-2-231x300.png 231w, https:\/\/cincinnatizoo.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/zoo-fellows-2-768x999.png 768w, https:\/\/cincinnatizoo.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/zoo-fellows-2.png 1107w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 640px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 640\/833;\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"Meet the 2025 Hoffman Coexistence Impact Fellows\" href=\"https:\/\/cincinnatizoo.org\/cincinnati-zoo-welcomes-third-cohort-of-coexistence-impact-fellows\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Meet the 2025 Hoffman Coexistence Impact Fellows<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><div id=\"panel-VYS4yNt0Yf\" class=\"tabbed-content__tab\" role=\"tabpanel\"><\/p>\n<h5><strong>Resilience and Climate Adaptation:<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>In our changing climate we face an upswing in unpredictable and extreme weather events. Increasing our community&#8217;s capacity to adapt to environmental changes and strengthening our ability to respond to disasters is a top priority of the City of Cincinnati and the Zoo.<\/p>\n<h5><strong><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-216955 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cincinnatizoo.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/mark-rock.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"437\" height=\"245\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 437px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 437\/245;\" \/>Solar Energy for Communities:<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>For the past several years, the Zoo has successfully installed solar PV systems at community centers, schools, and churches in Avondale and other neighboring communities. We will formalize this program and leverage our partnerships in order to ensure these community outreach solar projects are completed on an annual basis. <a title=\"Learn about 2022 installation.\" href=\"https:\/\/cincinnatizoo.org\/lincoln-heights-community-makeover\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">Learn about 2022 installation.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cincinnatizoo.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/SOLAR-STORYBOOK-CSRP-1PAGER-2-1.pdf\">Solar Resiliency Program<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\n<\/div><div id=\"panel-IoYeWCnZFW\" class=\"tabbed-content__tab\" role=\"tabpanel\"><p>The\u00a0<a title=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/cincinnatizoo.org\/education\/professional-development\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Advanced Inquiry Program<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0(AIP) is a one-of-a-kind, online master\u2019s degree program from Miami University (Oxford, OH) and Project Dragonfly, in partnership with the Cincinnati Zoo &amp; Botanical Garden.\u00a0Created for working professionals, the AIP immerses students in collaborative inquiry and action as they champion change for the environment and their local community. With professional and academic mentoring and self-designed Master Plans, students adapt their degree path to fit their interests in fields such as community-engaged conservation, inquiry-driven education, environmental justice, learning across K-12 and informal settings, animal care and welfare, green business innovation, climate change, urban ecology, human-nature relationships, environmental restoration, and public engagement in science.<\/p>\n<p>AIP students join a network of local and national leaders, working together to improve their professions, institutions, neighborhoods, and environments.\u00a0 Students can enroll in either a Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.) in the biological sciences or a Master of Arts (M.A.) in biology. Through web-based coursework from Miami and face-to-face experiential learning and field study at the Zoo, you will connect with classmates, Miami University faculty, Zoo experts, and community leaders locally, nationally, and globally.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Internships<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>We are committed to creating more equitable workforce strategies and expanding access to early career experiences in the zoo field. We recognize that there is a lack of diversity in our workforce, due in part to less accessible career pathways, and have worked to increase interest and opportunity for all. We offer a stipend to help offset expenses while interns participate in our program, expanding the opportunity to work in this unique, fun, and rewarding field.<\/p>\n<p><strong>ZooTeens<\/strong><br \/>\n<iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/6XmZjyIwEY4?si=z9zm2UO5u7fEAhEQ\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" data-load-mode=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Our ZooTeen program is committed to whole-person youth development. Whether collecting data on pollinators, providing interpretive messaging at different habitats, or supporting our Education programs, ZooTeens make an enormous impact on Zoo staff and visitors alike. ZooTeens are able to build knowledge, gain leadership experience, and develop professional skills as they learn more about CZBG\u2019s conservation efforts and share those stories with a wider audience.<\/p>\n<\/div><div id=\"panel-4sCatBMYc\" class=\"tabbed-content__tab\" role=\"tabpanel\"><\/p>\n<h5>Local and Global Partners<\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Adventure Crew<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/arcasguatemala.org\/what-we-do\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>ARCAS Guatemala<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"\" href=\"http:\/\/www.asiannature.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Asian Nature Conservation Foundation<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Avondale Community Council<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Avondale Development Corporation<\/strong>:<strong>\u00a0 <a title=\"Avondale Quality of Life Plan\" href=\"https:\/\/static1.squarespace.com\/static\/5ac407254611a03e049ba4b6\/t\/5e45a25c9c36f865792525af\/1581621884311\/FINAL+Avondale+QOL.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Avondale Quality of Life Plan<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/bnt.bs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Bahamas National Trust<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/conservationnation.org\/a-journey-of-inquiry-learning-and-exploring\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Bahamians, Birds, &amp; Botany<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Bird Endowment<\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/bring-the-elephant-home.org\/\">Bring the Elephant Home <\/a>(Thailand)<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Cheetah Outreach Trust<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Cincinnati Children\u2019s Hospital<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Cincinnati Parks<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Cincinnati Recycling and Reuse Hub<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>The City of Cincinnati:\u00a0<a title=\"Green Cincinnati Plan (GCP)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cincinnati-oh.gov\/oes\/climate\/climate-protection-green-cincinnati-plan\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Green Cincinnati Plan (GCP)<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Community Members<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/congo-apes.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Congo-Apes<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservationinitiatives.org\/\"><strong>Conservation Initiatives <\/strong><\/a><strong>(India)<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Friends of Bonobos<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Great Parks of Hamilton County<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a title=\"Green Umbrella\" href=\"https:\/\/www.greenumbrella.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Green Umbrella<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a title=\"Groundwork Ohio River Valley\" href=\"https:\/\/www.groundworkorv.org\/about\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Groundwork Ohio River Valley<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.icasconservation.org.br\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>ICAS Brazil<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>International Bird Rescue<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a title=\"International Elephant Foundation\" href=\"https:\/\/elephantconservation.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">International Elephant Foundation<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/wildlifecoexistence.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>International Wildlife Coexistence Network<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lionlandscapes.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Lion Landscapes<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>MadTree Brewing<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Corrections<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Rockdale Academy<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.savetheliontamarin.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Save the Golden Lion Tamarin<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theslothinstitute.org\/\">The Sloth Institute<\/a> (Costa Rica)<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.soralo.org\/\"><strong>SORALO<\/strong><\/a> <strong>(Kenya)<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>The Southwest Florida Turtle Project<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>SSA<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Tusk Trust<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a title=\"VulPro\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vulpro.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">VulPro<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/wasima.or.tz\/\">WASIMA <\/a>(Tanzania)<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Wild Entrust<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>WWF<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\n<\/div><div id=\"panel-XLjwEZCAGF\" class=\"tabbed-content__tab\" role=\"tabpanel\"><p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-216957 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cincinnatizoo.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Lily-at-a-community-celebration-in-Olkiramatian-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"360\" height=\"270\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 360px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 360\/270;\" \/>Our vision is to facilitate a brighter future for wildlife and people. Coexistence requires listening to the voices and needs on all sides \u2013 animals, plants, and people. Through an empowering alliance promoting benefits for all, we can collaborate, reduce conflicts, and sustain healthy landscapes and resources for wildlife and people. Coexistence is the thread tying all our conservation stories together, with interactive strategies, community engagement, and proactive Zoo leadership.<\/p>\n<p>Our goal is to activate our staff, visitors, stakeholders, and audiences to be inspired by wildlife to participate in conservation. In 2022, we sent a group of Zoo staff to Kenya in order to advance projects around wildlife ranger support, architectural designs, and education interpretive planning. Each year, the Cincinnati Zoo will be sending a contingent of staff to Kenya to provide expertise and skills for our close partners in <a href=\"http:\/\/www.soralo.org\/\">SORALO<\/a>. The Coexistence Champion(s) will help activate staff back here in Cincinnati by sharing stories and their connection to the work in SORALO.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text] Coexistence is an ever-changing state where humans and wildlife both adapt and adjust to share landscapes.\u00a0\u00a0 The Cincinnati Zoo &amp; Botanical Garden&#8217;s Coexistence Coalition is dedicated to advocating for a future where wildlife and humans thrive.\u00a0 To do this, the coalition forms and nurtures impactful collaborations with grassroots organizations, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), other [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":10,"featured_media":216965,"parent":38,"menu_order":2,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-105","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.0 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Community Impact | Cincinnati Zoo<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"We have been a proud member of the Cincinnati community since 1875, working to build a safe, equitable, resilient, and healthy community.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/cincinnatizoo.org\/conservation\/community\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Community Impact | Cincinnati Zoo\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"We have been a proud member of the Cincinnati community since 1875, working to build a safe, equitable, resilient, and healthy community.\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/cincinnatizoo.org\/conservation\/community\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"Cincinnati Zoo &amp; 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