South Elmwood in Providence in Providence County, Rhode Island — The American Northeast (New England)
What is an SSP?
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SSP stands for "Species Survival Plan". In 1981 the AZA (Association of Zoos & Aquariums) started the SSP program in an effort to address the dwindling captive populations of some species. AZA zoos and aquariums work cooperatively to breed and share animals that are part of an SSP. We sometimes compare an SSP to computer dating for zoo and aquarium animals! The goal is to maintain genetically diverse populations and ensure the survival of the species.
Here at RWPZ, we house many SSP animals, including those pictured to the left. Look for the SSP logo on exhibit signage around the zoo!
Conservation matters.
Erected by Roger Williams Park Zoo.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Environment • Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical year for this entry is 1981.
Location. 41° 47.232′ N, 71° 25.118′ W. Marker is in Providence, Rhode Island, in Providence County. It is in South Elmwood. It can be reached from FC Greene Memorial Boulevard south of Hawthorne Avenue, on the right when traveling south. The
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Regionally, this marker is on Rhode Island’s Narragansett Bay. It is also in the American Northeast and in New England. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Purple Loosestrife Project (here, next to this marker); Karner Blue Butterfly Project (here, next to this marker); American Burying Beetle Project (here, next to this marker); Saving Red Wolves (here, next to this marker); Follow your Food (within shouting distance of this marker); The Barn (within shouting distance of this marker); Land Bridges (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Follow your Food (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Providence.
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), May 4, 2023
2. What is an SSP? Marker
The two signs to the right of this marker do not interpret history and have not been included as historical markers.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 7, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 152 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 7, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
