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Endangered Species Day

Peggy — Fri, 16 May 2008 08:04:11 +0000

You guessed it. Today is Endangered Species Day in the US.

The day was created by the US Senate to celebrate America’s commitment to protecting wildlife, fish and plants that are in danger of extinction.

Visit the Endangered Species Coalition for 10 Easy things you can do at home to protect endangered species. The short video below is a promo for Endangered Species Day.

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Hug This Animal: Zoo Memberships

Peggy — Fri, 02 May 2008 13:00:48 +0000

There’s an animal called zoo memberships?

Yes, several. And memberships help support them all. Zoos catch a lot of flack from some groups, but good zoos are helping to preserve endangered species through Species Survival Plans within zoos. Some zoos also perform important research and do field work as well.

Plus, there are many reasons spring is a good season to buy a zoo membership:

• Enjoy the outdoors and get exercise while the weather is moderate.

• See the zoo babies!

• Gaze upon the butterflies. (Many zoos have butterfly exhibits open only during the spring months.)

• Have somewhere close by to take the kids during spring break.

• Receive discounts at zoo camps.

• Get discounts at many reciprocal zoos as you travel this summer.

No matter when you purchase your zoo membership, you’ll most likely visit more often since you don’t have to pay each time. This means you won’t feel like you have to take it all in during a single visit.

Here are some endangered animals I’ve written about here that you may see at the zoo:

Do you have a zoo membership? If so, what do you love about it?

Red panda image via Peggy Rowland.

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Take a Peek: New Blogroll Category

Peggy — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 11:43:02 +0000

I wanted to let you know that a new category, Protect Our Animal Friends, has been added to the sidebar.

Check it out for some great resources on endangered animals, including one of my personal favorites, The Duke Lemur Center.

The pretty guy in the image (from Duke Lemur Center) is a red ruffed lemur. Go to its page to hear some vocalizations!

Also really interesting is Charity Guide’s “How to Make a Difference in 15 Minutes.”

And if you’re looking for a zoo to visit while on vacation, check out the Association of Zoos and Aquariums to find an AZA-accredited zoo or aquarium.

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