Preserving Today's Species
Many theories exist on how dinosaurs became extinct. Some
say it was an asteroid impact, disease, climate change or another world-wide
event that made it impossible for these animals to survive.
As a member of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums, the Memphis
Zoo is part of a worldwide effort to preserve today’s species in order to
prevent history of the dinosaurs from repeating itself.
The Memphis Zoo is currently engaged is various conservation
projects across the globe such as:
Rebuilding of the fruit dove population
in the Mariana Islands
Tracking polar bears in the arctic tundra
Replenishing
a highly endangered species of snakes in the U.S.
Securing a growing
population of Komodo dragons
and much more.
As you take a step back in time with “Dinosaurs at the
Memphis Zoo,” continue to look ahead at the ways you can join with the Memphis
Zoo to preserve species that are currently endangered. Here are a few tips from our Green Team:
- Recycle
- Turn off lights in rooms you're not using
- Adopt an endangered species at the Zoo
- Purchase energy-efficient light bulbs
- Walk or ride your bike instead of driving when possible