10/01 ~ Release of Critically Endangered Species to the Wild
Greater Vancouver Zoo - MEDIA ADVISORY
Date: October 1, 2007
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
RELEASE OF CRITICALLY ENDANGERED SPECIES TO THE WILD
Aldergrove - On Thursday and Friday of this week (October 4 & 5), the Greater Vancouver Zoo and the balance of the Oregon Spotted Frog Recovery Team will be tagging, measuring, weighing and finally releasing the frogs back into the wild.
Oregon Spotted Frogs are quite possibly the most critically endangered amphibian in Canada and were once abundant in the Pacific Northwest. This status is due to the habitat loss or reconfiguration (i.e. drainage of wetlands, converting habitat into agricultural lands), introduction of non-native species such as bullfrogs and canary reed grasses. The Greater Vancouver Zoo has been actively involved in the recovery program since its inception 7 years ago and most recently built a new facility at the Zoo.
What: Greater Vancouver Zoo/Recovery Team - tag & release of Oregon Spotted Frogs
Where: Begins at the Greater Vancouver Zoo
When: October 4th & 5th
Begins: 9:30 am will be emptying tubs, tagging, measuring & weighing.
Release: 1 pm leave Greater Vancouver Zoo to Seabird Island (1 hour drive)
Actual Release: Arrival approximately 2 pm & release takes 10 -15 minutes
All media are encouraged to attend this amazing experience with all of us!
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Media Contact:
Jody Henderson
Marketing & Promotions Manager
Phone: 604.856.6825 x 33
Email: jhenderson@gvzoo.com <mailto:jhenderson@gvzoo.com>
To learn more about the good things we do at the Zoo
visit us at: www.gvzoo.com <http://www.gvzoo.com> or better yet come visit us in person!
Since 1970….dedicated to conservation, preservation & protection of endangered species!
Date: October 1, 2007
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
RELEASE OF CRITICALLY ENDANGERED SPECIES TO THE WILD
Aldergrove - On Thursday and Friday of this week (October 4 & 5), the Greater Vancouver Zoo and the balance of the Oregon Spotted Frog Recovery Team will be tagging, measuring, weighing and finally releasing the frogs back into the wild.
Oregon Spotted Frogs are quite possibly the most critically endangered amphibian in Canada and were once abundant in the Pacific Northwest. This status is due to the habitat loss or reconfiguration (i.e. drainage of wetlands, converting habitat into agricultural lands), introduction of non-native species such as bullfrogs and canary reed grasses. The Greater Vancouver Zoo has been actively involved in the recovery program since its inception 7 years ago and most recently built a new facility at the Zoo.
What: Greater Vancouver Zoo/Recovery Team - tag & release of Oregon Spotted Frogs
Where: Begins at the Greater Vancouver Zoo
When: October 4th & 5th
Begins: 9:30 am will be emptying tubs, tagging, measuring & weighing.
Release: 1 pm leave Greater Vancouver Zoo to Seabird Island (1 hour drive)
Actual Release: Arrival approximately 2 pm & release takes 10 -15 minutes
All media are encouraged to attend this amazing experience with all of us!
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Media Contact:
Jody Henderson
Marketing & Promotions Manager
Phone: 604.856.6825 x 33
Email: jhenderson@gvzoo.com <mailto:jhenderson@gvzoo.com>
To learn more about the good things we do at the Zoo
visit us at: www.gvzoo.com <http://www.gvzoo.com> or better yet come visit us in person!
Since 1970….dedicated to conservation, preservation & protection of endangered species!
