We use science to help elephants and people.

Our project is a collaboration between the Oklahoma City Zoo (US) and the University of Peradeniya (Sri Lanka), a team of conservation professionals with a diverse range of experiences and skillsets. We conduct integrative research on elephant behavior, ecology, and physiology. We also collaborate with local communities to characterize human attitudes and relations with elephants. This information is used to inform and develop sustainable solutions for coexistence.

Furthermore, we have invested heavily in developing conservation capacity for Sri Lankan students through research assistantships and biodiversity research grants. Click here to learn more about these initiatives.