Community Corner
Endangered Species Day at Stone Zoo
Do
you know Stone Zoo is home to a number of endangered species including jaguars,
Mexican gray wolves, Panamanian golden frogs, hyacinth macaws and others? In
honor of Endangered Species Day, be sure to visit on May 17 to learn more about
these incredible animals.
Stone Zoo has partnered
with National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Fisheries to
present an engaging day designed for visitors of all ages to learn more about
endangered species and ways that they can help protect these animals as well as
their habitats. NOAA Fisheries will be bringing life-size inflatable replicas
of animals including a right whale calf, a leatherback turtle and a 10-foot
long Atlantic sturgeon. Additionally, there will be engaging activities and
games for children to play.
Throughout the day,
there will also be opportunities to meet with the zookeepers and ask questions
during scheduled zookeeper encounters.
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Be sure to enter the Endangered Species Day Coloring and Writing
Contest!
Through May 10, children aged three to 10 are
invited to enter the 5th Annual Endangered Species Day Coloring and Writing
Contest at Stone Zoo! Draw a picture of your favorite endangered species or
write a short piece about the animals, detailing why they are endangered or
what you can do to help. Entries will be accepted through May 10. The winners
of each age group will be contacted and announced on Saturday, May 17, and will
receive a certificate of recognition and the honor of having their work framed
and displayed in the Animal Discovery Center. Visit www.stonezoo.org for contest details and rules.
