“Spring Forward” for Amphibians!

Spring Forward for Amphibians at the AZA-accredited zoo or aquarium abreast you.

(Vocus/PRWEB ) March 2, 2009 -- Zoos and aquariums above the country will authority contest and activities to accession acquaintance about amphibian conservation. Scheduled contest cover abide encounters with amphibians, advisory amphibian exhibits, programs on “frog friendly” backyards, administrator talks about amphibian ecosystems, crafts, contests, games, prizes, and all kinds of ancestors fun.

AZA

It is estimated that at atomic one-third of accepted amphibian breed are threatened with extinction. AZA-accredited zoos and aquariums, with their approved ability in endangered breed ancestry programs and charge to conservation, are affair this challenge. Learn added at http://www.aza.org/ConScience/spring-forward/.

WHAT: Spring Forward for Amphibians!

WHEN: The about-face to Daylight Savings time on or afore March 8th.

WHERE: At an AZA-accredited zoo or aquarium abreast you http://www.aza.org/FindZooAquarium/.

CONTACT: Courtney Jordan, AZA, 301-562-0777, ext. 235

Founded in 1924, the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) is a nonprofit 501c(3) alignment committed to the advance of zoos and aquariums in the areas of conservation, education, science, and recreation. Look for the AZA logo whenever you appointment a zoo or aquarium as your affirmation that you are acknowledging an academy committed to accouterment accomplished affliction for animals, a abundant acquaintance for you, and a bigger approaching for all active things. With its added than 200 accepted members, the AZA is a baton in all-around wildlife conservation, and your hotlink to allowance animals in their built-in habitats. For added information, amuse appointment www.aza.org.