Hershey, Pa., 2013-05-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — ZooAmerica North American Wildlife Park invites visitors recognize the importance of endangered species on Saturday, May 18 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
In honor of the eighth annual national Endangered Species Day, Zoo staff will have interactive table displays showcasing conservation efforts and why extinction matters. Guests can participate in a scavenger hunt to locate animals throughout the Zoo that are endangered, threatened or no longer listed on the endangered species list.
Additional activities include an Endangered Species Animal Program at 1 p.m. and animal enrichment activities and feedings with featured endangered species including the black-footed ferrets at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.; thick-billed parrots at 11:30 a.m.; and ocelots at 2:30 p.m.
Endangered Species Day is recognized by accredited zoos and aquariums across the nation. Created by the United States Senate, the day is celebrated on the third Friday in May.
For more information about ZooAmerica and its events, visit www.ZooAmerica.com or call 717-534-3900.
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