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by Andrew Shoffstall Guide: Visit a local zoo, aquarium, or conservation center

Andrew's action: Visit a local zoo, aquarium, or conservation center

It is important to learn about the wildlife around you and around the world and also to support those institutions that are looking to protect the flora, fauna, and spaces that are in danger.
Step 1: Pick a zoo, aquarium, conservation center, or nature center to visit read more
Ask friends and family for suggestions, or just search online. The AZA (aza.org) has a resource for finding nearby zoos and aquariums.
Completed on July 30, 2009 at 1:17 p.m.
Step 2: Pay Admission read more
These groups need your help to sustain their spaces and to protect other plants, animals, and spaces around the region or around world.
Completed on July 30, 2009 at 1:17 p.m.
Step 3: Learn everything you can read more
Read all the signs, fall in love with a plant or animal. Learn what this particular institution is doing to help the rest of the world. Figure out if they are involved in any cool programs with other institutions.
July 30, 2009
My favorite was the Okapi! It's like a half zebra thing!
Completed on July 30, 2009 at 1:18 p.m.
Step 4: Consider Getting a Membership read more
A membership will often give you free admission to their institution as well as many others around the country. It'll also give you a number of other benefits, while allowing the institution to continue their mission of educating the public and protecting plants, animals, and spaces around the region or globally.
July 30, 2009
I considered this, but I am also a poor graduate student.
Completed on July 30, 2009 at 1:19 p.m.
All Done!
Tomo Says:Great Job!
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Tomo Says:Don't tell, but word is that if you're a supporting member, you get to play with new features before they're released! How cool is that?
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