The Frozen Zoo

The Frozen Zoo is a facility that collects, stores, and maintains genetic material—such as DNA, cells, and tissue samples—from a wide variety of animal species, particularly endangered ones. These samples are preserved at very low temperatures to safeguard genetic diversity for future conservation efforts. By maintaining this genetic bank, researchers and conservationists can potentially use the genetic material for scientific research, breeding programs, and species recovery initiatives, helping to protect biodiversity and restore populations threatened by extinction.