Calgary Zoo Association of Zoos and Aquariums. The report, released in 2010, spotlighted systemic problems. In response, the zoo developed a 36-point plan that included improving animal care procedures and collection planning, addressing staffing issues like training and structure, enhancing security systems and safety drills, and upgrading aging zoo infrastructure. Later that year, the zoo hired noted animal welfare specialist, Dr. Jake Veasey, who has since instituted major changes and spearheaded new investment in animal facilities. In March 2012, Amur tiger Katja gave birth to three Amur tiger cubs at the zoo. The species is so highly endangered (there are an estimated
Developments at Zoo Basel to learn about the Chinese plant and animal life, as well as environment protection". Since 1961, the zoo has not grown in area. There is a possibility to expand east across the Birsig river. This would allow additional space for the giant pandas and other exhibits in the Sauter Garden. In various Basler Zeitung publications, a possible expansion to the north (Nachtigallen Wäldchen) was mentioned. A possible scenario would have demolished the parking facilities and moved them to another place, possibly a car park underneath the street just east of the current parking area, underneath the Erdbeerestreet. Developments at Zoo