 Through its Aharon Shulov Fund for the Study of Animals in Captivity, it also provides grants for research on animal welfare and husbandry, animal reintroduction, reproduction of endangered species, conservation genetics, and exotic animal nutrition and medical care.The Fund is sponsored by Shulov's family, the Friends of the Zoo Association, and the Jerusalem Zoo.The zoo hosts academic seminars and student research at the Gabi Center, located in a facility inside the main entrance.