Go WILD! Palm Beach Zoo Virtually Bringing the Zoo to You
Zoo Launches PBZ-TV on Facebook and Instagram weekdays at 10 AM
WEST PALM BEACH, FL – March 27, 2020 – Since the Palm Beach Zoo & Conservation Society is temporarily closed to the public, the beloved West Palm Beach connection to wildlife is giving you a chance to stay in touch with your favorite fuzzy, feathered and scaly friends virtually. The Zoo is launching PBZ-TV, a weekday series of videos posted on its facebook and Instagram pages at 10 AM Monday through Friday, beginning March 30.
PBZ-TV viewers will see exclusive footage featuring some of the most colorful and animated characters at the Zoo, including Darla, the Southern ground hornbill, and Priscilla, the African crested porcupine. These curious creatures will be exploring the Zoo and checking on the other animals too. The Zoo will provide rare and engaging content throughout the week, including an episodic series that unfolds over several weeks.
“We are grateful for the outpouring of support from the community during this unique time. For many in our area, the Zoo is a connection to nature and wildlife in their own backyard, which is important in times like these,” said Margo McKnight, president and CEO of Palm Beach Zoo & Conservation Society. “As always, our zoologists are taking the very best care of the animals, and we know you miss seeing them, so we created a virtual way for you to check in on them until our gates are open.”
In addition to videos, supplemental materials and quizzes will be available on the Palm Beach Zoo website and linked to the social media posts.
For more information check the Palm Beach Zoo facebook and Instagram pages, @palmbeachzoo, and the website: https://www.palmbeachzoo.org/activities
PBZ-TV will air weekdays at 10AM starting Monday, March 30.
About Palm Beach Zoo & Conservation Society
For more than 50 years, Palm Beach Zoo & Conservation Society has provided visitors with up-close and personal animal encounters that connect people to wildlife. Palm Beach Zoo guests explore a WILD ecosystem thriving on 23 lush, tropical acres while discovering hundreds of exotic animals. Visitors enjoy interactive animal experiences, nature and water play, a lakeside cafe and daily Zoologist-led educational programs. The Zoo offers camp, overnights, field trips, outreach to underserved communities and proudly hosts highly-attended annual events. Palm Beach Zoo participates in AZA Species Survival Plan® programs, ensuring healthy animal populations for rare and endangered species. One dollar from every ticket purchased at the Zoo goes directly to support conservation initiatives. The impact of a visit to Palm Beach Zoo extends beyond the gates, inspiring people to take action and save wildlife in wild places. For more information, visit www.palmbeachzoo.org.