In this area, zoo visitors can learn more about species loss (biodiversity loss) and its causes. The central landmark is the Red List Centre (RLZ) with animals such as Asian lions, Partula tree snails and Yellow backed duickers, that highlights the relevance of the IUCN Red List. The Magellanic penguins, pelicans, bush dogs, southern cassowaries and lemurs in the adjacent enclosures will demonstrate the greatest threats to nature.

This will be the infrastructural heart of the zoo. Visible operational units such as the veterinary station, workshops, feeding kitchen will be supplemented by a new zoo school, a zoo kindergarten and lecture and seminar rooms. Everything will be concentrated around the central "ZooCampus". It's built using the cradle-to-cradle principle, is energy self-sufficient and has an integrated waste recycling system. Our guests can experience and enjoy everything.

Good and responsible animal husbandry can make an important contribution to species conservation. Here, private animal owners become active participants in species conservation and make valuable contributions. The zoo is a great place to learn the important skills in this area. Species such as the Goliath frog, fire salamander, endangered reptiles and amphibians will be on display.

Sustainable species conservation can only succeed through a combination of efforts on site (in situ) and under professional human care (ex situ). To protect species in a sustainable way, we need to make sure we're doing our bit on site as well as setting up special places to look after them. With the giant otter as its star species, the zoo shows how species conservation works, from long-term preservation in the zoo to coordinated reintroduction. There's an impressive tropical hall that recreates the habitat of the Rio Araguia river in Brazil, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in the atmosphere of the tropical rainforest, full of colours, sounds and animals. As well as giant otters, you'll find black caimans, jaguars, giant anteaters and lowland tapirs there too.

Animals are a diverse resource for humans and many predators. They are eaten and bred specifically for this purpose by humans. However, a change is also emerging in the way these resources are used. In this zone, the zoo therefore highlights topics such as ‘insects as food’, ‘endangered farm animal breeds’ and the ‘use of wild animals’ – including as food for our predators. The area extends from the current farm to the forest and will feature endangered breeds and species such as the German saddleback pig, goats, sheep and chickens, as well as Père David's deer.

Nature conservation and environmental protection begin on our doorsteps. The wetlands in the centre of the zoo showcase the protection of native habitats and cooperation with local partners, and present projects financed by the ‘UWE’ fund. There are plans to build a footbridge over the wetlands and ponds, which are home to native species like great bustards, field hamsters, minks and bald ibis.

This zone presents and explains the core competence of zoos, namely the keeping and breeding of animals in human care. This work is particularly important for species that have little or no future in their natural habitat. Extensive enclosures extending into the forest provide a safe refuge for orangutans, okapis, peccaries and pangolins, among others. A walkway high up in the trees takes visitors into the habitats of the tree dwellers, allowing them to observe them as they wander through the branches.

Noch ist die Welt nicht verloren. Wenn wir noch rechtzeitig und zielgerichtet auf allen erforderlichen Ebenen handeln, können Lebensräume und Arten gerettet werden. Positive Beispiele und Erfolge begleiten die Besucher auf der letzten Etappe ihres Aufenthalts im Naturschutzzentrum Zoo Schwerin. Rund um das Grüne Liste Forum werden Arten wie das Südliche Breitmaulnashorn, der Europäische Wolf, Fischotter, Rote Pandas, Giraffen und Säbelantilopen zu sehen sein.