National Wildlife Day Celebrated at the Palm Beach Zoo
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla.—The Palm Beach Zoo is celebrating “National Wildlife Day” on September 4, 2013, promoting its mission to protect wildlife and wildlife habitat, and to inspire others to value and conserve the national world.
National Wildlife Day aims to bring awareness to the number of endangered animals worldwide that must be rescued from extinction. The day acknowledges zoos and outstanding animal sanctuaries for everything they do to help preserve the planet’s animals and educate the public about conservation.
“National Wildlife Day is a chance to celebrate the many good things happening in the world of conservation,” said Andrew Aiken, President and CEO of the Zoo. “With species extinctions continuing at an alarming rate, zoos have ramped-up the urgency to inspire us all to act on behalf of wildlife.”
“We work every day to encouraging visitors to take action, through keeper talks and wildlife presentations of all kinds,” Aiken continued. “Initiatives like reducing our carbon footprint, embracing the fresh and local food movement, making purchasing decisions in our everyday lives that foster sustainability, recycling, and conserving water resources all support wildlife conservation.”
National Wildlife Day encourages citizens to be advocates for animals that need a voice, and to visit their local zoo more often.
“If you haven’t been to the Zoo lately, we invite you come and enjoy a day outdoors with wildlife from around the world,” said Aiken. “A visit to the Zoo supports the preservation of species everywhere.”
About the Palm Beach Zoo
The Zoological Society of the Palm Beaches exists to protect wildlife and wildlife habitat, and to inspire others to value and conserve the natural world. We advance our conservation mission through endangered species propagation, education, health and wellness, field research, and conservation medicine. Our sustainable and responsible business practices and local, national and global partnerships enable the Palm Beach Zoo to support national and international conservation, species survival, and habitat preservation.
The Palm Beach Zoo is located at 1301 Summit Boulevard, just east of I‐95 between Southern and Forest Hill Boulevards. The Zoo is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. every day except Thanksgiving and Christmas. For more information, visit www.palmbeachzoo.org.
Immediate Release, September 4, 2013. For any questions, contact:
Angela Cruz Ledford
Media Relations Manager
[email protected]
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