Do
you know Franklin Park Zoo is home to a number of endangered species including
western lowland gorillas, Grevy’s zebras, pygmy hippos and others? In honor of
Endangered Species Day, be sure to visit on May 17 to learn more about these
incredible animals.
Franklin Park Zoo has partnered with the
US Fish and Wildlife Service (Northeast Regional Office) 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. Children
will have the opportunity to dress up as a field biologist or wildland
firefighter, see confiscated wildlife products and learn about piping plovers,
an endangered bird species that can be found in Massachusetts.
Throughout the day, there will also be
opportunities to meet with the zookeepers and ask questions during scheduled
zookeeper encounters.
