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National Endangered Species Day 2008The third annual National Endangered Species Day is scheduled for May 16, 2008. Endangered Species Day — which was declared a national day of observance by the US Senate in 2006 — celebrates AZA-accredited zoos and aquariums significant contributions to conservation education, cooperative breeding and field conservation, both at home and abroad. AZA zoos and aquariums can deliver powerful, positive messages that encourage visitors to join them in taking action to help wildlife. Endangered Species Day is the perfect venue to bring that message to your visitors. Last year, zoos and aquariums throughout the country — along with botanical gardens and arboretums, community and environmental groups, schools, and individuals — celebrated Endangered Species Day with exhibits, special presentations, tours and other activities. AZA members can participate in the 2008 Endangered Species Day by:
Have questions?Contact Drew Weiner, Director of Major Gifts, San Francisco Zoological Society, 415/753-7282, or Kathy Lehnhardt, Curator of Education, Disney Animal Kingdom, 407/939-7340. Visit the Endangered Species website for additional resources, including tool kits and educational activities. | ||||
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