Head scientific advisor for willdlife conservation and veterinarian at the Biodôme, Emiko Wong is the curator responsible for the animal populations showcased in the ecosystems. She also oversees recovery programs for species at risk and participates in urban wildlife management projects for the City of Montreal.
- Veterinarian
- Head scientific advisor for wildlife conservation
- Manager of the animal populations at the Biodôme
Affiliations :
- Association of Zoo Veterinarians
- Canadian Association of Zoo and Wildlife Veterinarians
- Association of Zoos & Aquariums (AZA)
- Canadian Accredited Zoos and Aquariums
- Quebec Turtle Recovery Team Member
- Participates in the AZA’s Species Survival Plan (SSP) for Canada Lynx.
- Biodôme’s Animal Ethics and Welfare Committee
- Discover her writings on our blog
Areas of research and expertise
- Veterinary science and animal health
- Conservation medicine
- Risk analysis of pathogen transmission during translocations
- Animal welfare
- Population medicine – wildlife
Education
Graduate studies in epidemiology and biostatistics, 2002 to 2003
McGill University
Advanced internship in avian medicine, 1999
Faculty of Veterinary Medicine - Université de Montréal
Doctorate in Veterinary Science, 1998
Faculty of Veterinary Medicine - Université de Montréal
Ensuring the health and well-being of the animals
Driven by a thirst for knowledge, a passion, and a commitment to the environment, Emiko Wong has been working at the Biodome since 2003.
From 2018 to 2022, she held the position of Division head, Living collections, research and scientific development. In this role, she directed the division’s orientations and managed the various aspects of projects aligned with the Biodome’s mission.
Returning to her role as a veterinarian with a mandate as the principal scientific advisor for endangered species protection, she leads projects aimed at preserving biodiversity at risk, focusing on species such as the Western chorus frog, the Wood turtle, the Blanding’s turtle, and the Panamanian golden frog. She oversees the care provided to the animals in these wildlife recovery programs.
Emiko Wong hopes that, through the Biodôme, people can appreciate the beauty and fragility of the natural world around us, inspiring action towards environmental protection.