#2 Reduce, Reuse, Recyle!
We know, you've heard it before. While living a zero-waste lifestyle is commendable, not everyone can accomplish this. Make switches where you can: swap plastic cutlery for reusable options, use canvas bags instead of plastic bags, and carry a reusable water bottle instead of plastic! When you make swaps, it starts to add up!
#3 Never purchase products made with ivory, real tortoise shell, coral, etc.
Not only is the sale of ivory illegal and highly prosecuted, it is responsible for the death of over 20,000 elephants each year. While real ivory isn't easy to come by these days, it's important you always know the source of your products. To report suspicious sales, click the link here.
#4 Support local accredited zoos and aquariums!
Zoos and aquariums help to protect species by educating others and inspiring visitors. Most accredited zoos participate in Species Survival Plans (SSPS) that help boost endangered animal populations through breeding programs. A species protected in a zoo provides a reservoir population against a population crash or extinction in the wild. Always do your research to ensure the institution you visit is accredited by the AZA or the ZAA. This ensures that the animals receive the best care possible.
#5 Donate to organizations created to help our zoo animals and wildlife (like us)!
The Wild Animal Health Fund is focused on one thing: zoo animal and wildlife health. We do this by funding veterinary health studies that cure, diagnose, treat, and heal wildlife all over the globe. Plenty of amazing organizations are focusing on restoring habitats, stopping deforestation, etc. The missing piece in this conservation puzzle is the animal's health! In order to save endangered species, the world's veterinarians need your help!
When you donate to the Wild Animal Health Fund, you are providing pain relief medications, noninvasive procedures, new vaccines, disease diagnoses, and so much more to the world's animals. 100% of your support goes straight to the health studies, never admin or overhead. We know the animals would thank you if they could!
