Celebrate International Polar Bear Day!

International Polar Bear Day is celebrated on February 27 every year. It serves as a day for everyone to take a little time to think about how our actions affect polar bears in the wild. As an arctic ambassador center the Buffalo Zoo wants to encourage people within our community to take action to reduce their carbon emissions today. The easiest thing you can do is turn your thermostat down just a degree or two!

Image courtesy of PolarBearsInternational.com. © Daniel J. Cox/Natural Exposures

Zoo employees have committed to doing five things at work today. These are simple actions that you can take at home too! Today, every Zoo employee will:

1. Turn off lights when they aren't needed
2. Recycle at least one item
3. Use reusable mugs and water bottles instead of purchasing to-go cups or bottled beverages
4. Not idle vehicles
5. Power down computers at the end of the day

These may sound like small meaningless actions, but we know that they add up to big change. We encourage all employees do them not just today, but every day! The Buffalo Zoo hopes that you'll make small changes too, and encourage your friends and family to do the same. When we all make small changes, we can have a big impact on climate change, and help to protect the arctic ice that polar bears need to survive!

For more information about International Polar Bear Day, and how you can get involved, check out Polar Bears International.

Get in the Valentine Spirit at Jungle Love!

Looking for a fun and unique way to celebrate the Valentine's Day? Whether you're single or seeking something different to do with your special someone, Jungle Love at the Zoo is just what you're looking for!

Join Buffalo Zoo President/CEO, Donna M. Fernandes, Ph.D., on Thursday, February 13, 2014 from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. to learn more about courtship and mating in the animal world at the Zoo’s annual Jungle Love presentation. The adults-only presentation will include games and activities for attendees! 

                                                                                                                             

The cost of the program is $15 for non-members and $12 for Zoo members. Pre-registration and pre-payment are required. Wine and light refreshments will be provided in the Zoo’s Children’s Resource Center. 

Please note that this program is only open to mature audiences (ages 21 years and older).

Get your Jungle Love tickets here!

Who Knew? The Buffalo Zoo in Winter

Who knew? While the Buffalo winter has been more demanding this year than in recent memory, the animal activity doesn't slow down on at all during these not so great months. Who knew? Some exhibits might even be a little busier than during our busy times. Take a quick tour with Mat Johnson from our education department and get a sample of what you might have been missing.





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