International Year of Biodiversity
The United Nations has declared 2010 the International Year of Biodiversity.
Biodiversity is the ‘variety of life on earth’ and it’s essential for sustaining the natural, living ecosystems that provide us with food, fuel, medicine and other crucial amenities.
We have the power to protect or destroy biodiversity. Sadly, some of man’s activities are threatening the world's environments, plants and animals at alarming rates. When a species is lost, it’s gone forever, and irreversible damage is done to the ecosystems and life support systems we rely on. We can stop this happening if we act now.
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What is Bristol Zoo doing to help?
planet by:
• fully researching the threats
• working to overcome them
• communicating our findings to a wider audience.
Our sister organisation, the Bristol Conservation and Science Foundation, has a dedicated team who focus on conservation research and field projects – both in the UK and abroad.
Bristol Zoo's top 10 endangered species
Each month, for the next 10 months, we’ll highlight an endangered species. Click here to find out about this month’s.
Species of the day
Events
Join us at Bristol Zoo for exciting events that support the International Year of Biodiversity.
There is also an exciting 'All Creatures Great and Small' trail that teaches visitors about the importance of biodiversity. You have to find eight different species around the Zoo, at each location there will be a question for you to answer.
Completed trail cards should be taken to the Activity Centre to claim a sticker.
Find out more
To find out more please visit the official International Year of Biodiversity website here.
