atlanta zoo
May 16, 2023
May 19-21, we’re doubling our donations to conservation. Learn more about conservation projects for the quarter of 2023
Atlanta – May 16, 2023 – The Atlanta Zoo will celebrate Endangered Species Day on Saturday, May 20, 2023, in a milestone year for our commitment to wildlife. 2023 will mark his 50th anniversaryth Anniversary of the enactment of the Endangered Species Protection Act. To commemorate this, the Atlanta Zoo will double his general admission conservation donations over his three days.
General admission fees are automatically paid as a 25-cent deposit to the zoo’s conservation fund through the Quarters for Conservation initiative. Commemorating the 50th anniversaryth From Friday, May 19, 2023 through Sunday, May 21, 2023, the anniversary of the enactment of the Endangered Species Act, an additional 25 cents from each admission will be donated to the Conservation Fund, bringing the total conservation donation to 50 cents.
In parallel with the upcoming Endangered Species Day event, the Atlanta Zoo will announce three projects that will benefit from Quarters for Conservation in 2023.
Chilean Chinchilla Conservation Project
- Chinchillas were once endangered due to commercial hunting for their fur. The practice has since been outlawed, but its population is now declining as a result of mining, illegal hunting and climate change.
- Quarterly support for conservation from the Atlanta Zoo will enable field research in priority conservation areas to establish long-term monitoring of chinchilla colonies. The project was supported by Ambassador Animal Keeper Mackenzie Bender.
North American Songbird SAFE, North America
- Billions of birds are affected by human activity each year. The most significant causes of population decline include habitat loss, predation by cats, and crashes into windows.
- Quarters for Conservation funding from the Atlanta Zoo will support the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) North American Songbird SAFE (Animals and Animals) to raise awareness of the threats facing North American songbirds through projects, events, and publications. Support the efforts of the Save from Extinction) program. The project was endorsed by Ornithology Curator Lauren Wilson.
Costa Rica Sloth Conservation Project
- Sloths and other wildlife in Costa Rica are losing their habitat to development and illegal logging. Hundreds of sloths are electrocuted each year trying to use power lines to move between fragmented forestlands.
- Quarters for Conservation funds from the Atlanta Zoo will support rescue, rehabilitation, release, and isolation of transformers and power lines for sloths affected by deforestation and electrocution. This project was supported by small primate breeder Pam Miller.
Quarters for Conservation supports three new projects each annual cycle. Projects are proposed, vetted and driven by Atlanta Zoo team members. The funding level for each project will be determined in stages based on total guest votes. Guests can vote for projects of their choice by scanning her QR code on conservation area signs on the zoo’s grounds.
Endangered Species Day activities include family-friendly activities, games, challenges, and a special Keeper Talk from the Quarters for Conservation Champions. Activities run from 10am to 2pm and are free for Atlanta Zoo members. Free with general admission.
In addition to Quarters for Conservation, conservation programs and partnerships supported by the Atlanta Zoo are currently working for species and habitats around the world. Support from the Atlanta Zoo impacts conservation projects in more than 20 countries. The zoo also funds other organizations working in this field through the Mabel Dawn Leader Conservation Fund to make a meaningful impact in reversing species decline.Learn more about Zoo Atlanta.org/conservation.
(Photo credit: Chinchilla Conservation Project)