Zoos Victoria is working closely with the Melako Community Conservancy. Read the pages below to find out about local culture, who the women are that are making your jewellery, the animals that provide part of their livelihood and the Scout's that are protecting the conservancy.
Learn about local culture through stories, sayings and language
Find out moreLearn about the local community that Zoos Victoria is working with to form sustainable livelihoods and in the process, save wildlife.
Read the women's and scout's profiles and events that may be happening in the community
The local community relies heavily on their livestock including goats and camels. Livestock has to share the land with local wildlife.
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