Photo thanks to Jordan Robins The Lorax spoke for the trees, but who will speak for the fish? Our shared ocean, its life and its vast resources are put in the hands of our government for all people. It is no one’s private property but a commons that the government, and all of us, need to steward responsibly. From the […]
In this 3-minute video blog, the staff from the Philadelphia Zoo provide an exciting example of how zoos, aquariums and museums are successfully incorporating 30×30 messaging into their outreach. It’s an excellent example of how a conservation ask can be easily and effectively brought into any type of exhibit in a way that visitors appreciate and that can in turn […]
The First Friday Webinar for November featured a timely talk as COP26, the UN Climate Change Conference in Glasgow continues. The discussion included the intersection between the climate, biodiversity and the pandemic and the importance of nature conservation, as well as what the zoo, aquarium and museum community can do to help. Also included was a quick overview of the […]
World Ocean Day unites and rallies the world to protect and restore our blue planet. With thanks to all organizations from all sectors that got involved, our Supporting Partners, and the Youth Advisory Council, this year’s activities engaged thousands of organizations and millions of people both online and onsite in 140 countries! The annual Conservation Action Focus spread the word and provided tools and […]
During the September edition of our First Friday Webinar Series we previewed some of the most exciting sessions on engaging the public and advancing conservation that will be part of the upcoming Annual Conference of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums, which will take place online from September 20-24. Cheryl Andrews, Director of Conferences at AZA, joined us to jumpstart […]