The preservation of these precious animals is in our DNA. By forming a viable captive population we can achieve two very important goals; up-close education and a crucial insurance policy.
Having a reliable source of animals allows for education in its many forms. Whether it be personalised, one on one experiences or within a documentary.
By successfully breeding herptiles in captivity, we can also mitigate against extinction. This means that if wild populations of amphibians and reptiles were to dwindle, they can always be replenished with captive individuals, under the right circumstances.