EXPERTS IN CARE
The American College of Zoological Medicine currently has 288 diplomates worldwide. Of the eight in Ohio, six are employed by the Columbus Zoo and The Wilds. The Zoo and The Wilds also have the only two Veterinary Technician Specialists in Zoo Medicine in the State of Ohio, a testament to the facilities’ unparalleled commitment to the wellbeing of the animals in our care and wildlife conservation efforts. All together, the Zoo and Wilds staff of nine have 119 years of experience in veterinary medicine.
COLUMBUS ZOO AND AQUARIUM: BY THE NUMBERS
number of medical events performed on 825 animals 5,785
165 143 225
ULTRASOUND STUDIES CT STUDIES RADIOGRAPH STUDIES
TOTAL TESTS CONDUCTED ON 550 ANIMALS 30,344
STUDENTS’ CONTRIBUTIONS
17 7
Senior veterinary students hosted
Universities represented
did presentations 2
The Zoo’s Animal Health department utilized more than 20 outside specialists from more than a dozen institutions for assistance with cases. These specialists include both veterinary and human medicine experts from several universities and hospitals.
20+
Number of professional meetings where Animal Health staff
THE WILDS: BY THE NUMBERS
number of medical events performed on 667 animals 4,210
samples collected for diagnostic purposes 15,947
877 TOTAL DIAGNOSTIC TESTS CONDUCTED
STUDENTS’ CONTRIBUTIONS
17 7
Veterinary students trained
Universities represented, including 2 overseas
AUTHORED BY STAFF AND RESEARCHERS AT THE COLUMBUS ZOO AND THE WILDS
RESEARCH AT THE WILDS
10 1
Peer-reviewed journal articles (4 by the Zoo and 6 by The Wilds)
23 1
Formal research projects (Staff/Non-Apprentice)
Apprentice-initiated project
Dissertation (The Wilds)
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