Arctic Biodiversity
Focus on Arctic Biodiversity
Biodiversity provides us with the water, food, and clean air that we all need to survive. A variety of life is essential in all ecosystems and this is why the Canadian Association of Zoos and Aquariums (CAZA) is focusing on Canada's Arctic. As a member of CAZA, the Edmonton Valley Zoo is proud to contribute to educating people about Arctic biodiversity and how we can help protect it.
Increased pollution, warming climate and melting ice leads to increasingly unstable conditions in the Arctic. These changes threaten the plants, animals, and people that live there.
The Arctic may seem bare, but it is the home to a vast community of wildlife — from tiny plankton to huge whales, not to mention its share of seasonal visitors. Millions of birds migrate to the Arctic every year from all over the world to breed, nest and raise their young.
Our Role
The Edmonton Valley Zoo has started construction on its new Arctic habitat, Polar Extremes: Arctic Shores. Edmontonians will soon be able to experience a piece of Canada's Arctic and understand the importance of arctic biodiversity.
You can help protect biodiversity by:
- Using less water and keeping it clean
- Conserving energy
- Eating responsibly
- Recycling and composting
- Growing native plants
- Visiting and supporting CAZA zoos and aquariums
- Living environmentally responsible can and will help reduce the impact on biodiversity around the world.
To learn more about Arctic biodiversity visit www.ourarctic.ca
For more information:
Edmonton Valley Zoo
13315 Buena Vista Road (87th Avenue)
PO Box 2359
Edmonton, Alberta T5J 2R7
| Telephone | In Edmonton: 311 Outside Edmonton: 780-442-5311 |
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