Zoos should cooperate on a local level as well as a
European level. Developing ties with zoos in the same
region or country can provide a network of support and
local knowledge that is essential for successful business
practice. These national and regional associations are an
excellent way to share good practice and cooperate in
developing educational programmes for schools or staff
training sessions. In some countries zoos also cooperate
in a national zoo federation or make agreements about
breeding and animal transfers within the region. It must
be taken into account that these agreements do not go
against EEP or ESB recommendations. Another example
of this cooperation could be to establish a national
collection plan.