All projects at CRES are organized within six major areas of study:

Sustainable Populations

Uniting field and laboratory studies to ensure the long-term viability of captive and wild populations

Bioresource Banking

Preserving the legacy of life on Earth by maintaining, utilizing, and sharing genetic resources in support of conservation

Wildlife Health

Enhancing the health and well being of captive and wild populations through innovative diagnostics and research

Habitat Conservation

Protecting, studying, and managing the natural areas that support plant and animal communities

Restoration Biology

Revitalizing functional ecosystems by restoring species to the wild

Conservation Education

Inspiring change by educating and motivating people to take action that will protect and nurture the natural world