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San Diego Zoo Announces Position on Climate Change at Annual Event |
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SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA, May. 13 -/E-Wire/--
WHAT:
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State of Endangered Species Event
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As part of national Endangered Species Day, the San Diego Zoo is hosting a symposium focused on the effect of global warming on animal species. The symposium will be led by Conservation Ambassador, Joan Embery. As part of this all day event that includes presentations from animal experts around the world the Zoo’s Director of Conservation and Research, Allison Alberts Ph.D. will be announcing the San Diego Zoo’s position on climate change. The program for the day includes speakers presenting new information about the recent effects of global warming on polar bears, migratory birds, reptiles, coral reefs and large carnivores.
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WHEN:
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Friday, May 16, 10:00 am - 4:00pm
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WHERE
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San Diego Zoo’s Zoofari Party Area
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Located just south of the main Zoo entrance
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MEDIA OPPORTUNITIES: Interviews available with the San Diego Zoo’s Conservation
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Ambassador, Joan Embery and other noted conservationists studying the effects of
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climate change on animal species. B-roll of wild polar bears showing new hunting
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strategies is also available upon request.
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MORE INFORMATION: More information about the event, including the program for the day may be found on the web site www.sandiegozoo.org . Seating is limited, media wishing to attend the entire symposium are asked to RSVP. RSVPs may be made to (619) 231-1515 #4483 or e-mailing publicrelations@sandiegozoo.org . Lunch is provided.
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Contact Info: Christina Simmons;
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(619) 685-3291
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WEB SITE: www.sandiegozoo.org
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Website : The San Diego Zoo
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