What to know about Endangered Species Day
Saturday, May 17, is Endangered Species Day, and its goal is to remind everyone that every creature matters and needs help, according to the zoo's Facebook page.
'Endangered Species Day reminds us that every creature matters—and many urgently need our help,' the post said.
The following are lists of all the endangered species the zoo houses:
Grevy's Zebra: Rarest of all zebras, less than 3,000 in the wild.
Mandrill: Vulnerable due to habitat loss, protecting their rainforest home is key to their survival
Amur Tiger: Fewer than 500 remain in the wild due to habitat loss and poaching.
Southern White Rhino: Threatened but making a comeback with conservation support.
Cotton-Top Tamarin: Critically endangered primate native to Colombia.
Chinese Alligator: Fewer than 150 remain in the wild, making it one of the world's rarest crocodilians.
'Peoria Zoo is committed to protecting wildlife through education, conservation partnerships, and Species Survival Plans,' the post said.
For more information on the zoo and how they protect wildlife, visit their website.
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