In 2018, we held 5 park clean-up events & tracked the amount of litter we collected. Here are some #s:
- 892 Cigarettes & Filters
- 220 Glass Bottles & Fragments
- 171 Plastic Fragments
- 130 Plastic Food Wrappers &Film
In total, we picked-up over 500 pounds of trash!
Did you know: NASA research indicates a decrease in sea ice by 12.8% each decade, showing a fast decline in critical polar bear habitat!
Help us and the @SenecaParkZoo Defend the Ice --> https://t.co/9BnsPpsTjZ
https://t.co/w55JRUrYIT is being released to the world today. A new world of impact is about to be born and @ixoworld has invited us all to cross the threshold into this digitally-enabled world, as pioneers for sustainability.
The Zoo has partnered with @ixoworld, a non-profit open-source software development organisation, to monitor Madagascar tree-planting efforts through Ixo’s blockchain-based platform. Learn more via @FinancialTimes -
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Sunday 7/8- Join Seneca Park Zoo Society staff on two guided hikes of Seneca Park, and learn about the invasive species affecting it. Located alongside of Seneca Park Zoo. Hikes: 12pm and 2pm, Invasive Species exhibiting from 11:00am-3:00pm
“How Deforestation And Timber Issues Can Be Solved With Blockchain” by @iamSamsterdam. An Interesting blog post, we've recently partnered with the @SenecaParkZoo to counteract deforestation in Madagascar. #IAMIMPACT https://t.co/IuL3lxc70T
Human-Elephant Conflict is one the largest challenges to Asian elephant survival. People who share their communities w/ these magnificent creatures often see them as "problems" bc habitat loss has forced them into human settlements & farms to find food, with deadly results.
Studies show that close to 800 species, including endangered ones, are known to have been impacted by plastic pollution. Here, @NatGeo provides an eye-opening read that’s more than timely for #EndangeredSpeciesDay. #PlasticOrPlanet https://t.co/q6CD3EpKyM
Join us for Endangered Species Day this Saturday, May 19 to learn ways you can help secure a sustainable future for animals across the world - https://t.co/BUQsuwCIZN https://t.co/7pqBy6ci1v
ZooBrew returns Friday, May 25! Join us for a night filled with live music, animal experiences, and more. A portion of ticket sales will go to the International Elephant Foundation 🐘 Tickets are $8 in advance or $10 at the Front Gate! https://t.co/2U1KZkmQGq
.@SenecaParkZoo to host Cinco de Rhino on May 5! The craft beer and cider celebration will help raise funds for rhino conservation. Note: attendees must be 21+ 🦏https://t.co/LmoTdaSjc8