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Woodland Park Zoo Hosts Asian Wildlife Conservation Day On August 13th

On August 13th, from 9:30a – 3p, celebrate Wild Asia with the Woodland Park Zoo’s Asian Wildlife Conservation Day, as a tribute to the Zoo’s Asian animals and field conservation projects going on abroad.

A Francois Langur at Woodland Park Zoo, due to have fun during 'Wild Asia'.  Photo by Dennis Dow for WPZ
A Francois Langur at Woodland Park Zoo, due to have fun during ‘Wild Asia’. Photo by Dennis Dow for WPZ

A full day of activities is scheduled, centered on the incredible wildlife and wild places of Asia, and important efforts underway to save these species in the wild.  Attend keeper talks, collect a suite of animal trading cards, see special enrichment programs such as food hunts and scenting items, make crafts, help promote of natural animal behavior, and consider taking a pledge to choose consumer products that don’t adversely affect tropical rain forests and orangutans.  Enter to win one-of-a-kind zoo prizes.

 

Learn about conservation efforts, and the Asian Tigers, at Woodland Park Zoo on August 13th.  Photo by Jeremy Dwyer-Lindgren for WPZ
Learn about conservation efforts, and the Asian Tigers, at Woodland Park Zoo on August 13th. Photo by Jeremy Dwyer-Lindgren for WPZ

Visit the Zoo website to see the whole schedule of activities, and admission fees for entry to the Zoo (all Wild Asia activities are free with entry.)  The award-winning Woodland Park Zoo has pioneered naturalistic exhibits and set international standards for animal care, conservation and education.  Come learn about decisions and actions being taken to build sustainable conservation of endangered species in Asia.