Zootropic believes that research and environmental education are essential for effective conservation. Protecting nature requires more than science; people within the affected areas must be involved in order to ensure long-term success of our projects. So, along with the research field trips, workshops and environmental talks are held in the areas where the various species are located.

At least within the habitat of A. campbelli, the project has been able to negotiate conservation agreements with owners of some of the properties. This year, an in situ breeding program is planned. Also, specific areas will be strictly protected for the species, while other areas will be slated for restoration and reforestation. Because the isolation of suitable trees is of concern for the genetic variability of the species, the plan is to increase connectivity by planting native fast-growing trees between the existing oaks and to create artificial corridors by joining the tops of the remaining oaks with ropes that can be covered with thick masses of Spanish Moss (Tillandsia usneoides). Telemetry research being initiated in the area should help identify patterns of behavior in the wild.

Similar measures will be carried with the range of other endangered Abronia species in discussion and in partnership with the people residing in those areas.