NOW Is the Time to Learn More about Our Oceans

And BP CEO Tony Hayward says, "I'd like my life back."

With the current terrible tragedy unfolding in the Gulf of Mexico, El Pasoans have the opportunity to learn more about the "crucial role the oceans plays in our lives . . . " this Sunday at the El Paso Zoo.

What is especially great and unique about the El Paso Zoo experience is that it provides ways for visitors to become activists to protect the earth and its wildlife. People can take action online or while visiting the zoo on issues saving African elephants to the palm oil crisis. You can also help make El Paso a safer place for Burrowing Owls.

Here is the press release for World Oceans Day:

El Paso Zoo to celebrate World Oceans Day on Sunday, June 6^th

El Paso will join hundreds of communities around the globe in celebrating World Oceans Day the week of June 6th – an opportunity to learn about our world ocean and our personal connection to the sea, to raise awareness about the crucial role the oceans plays in our lives, and the important ways people can help to protect our shared world ocean. On Sunday, June 6^th from 10am to 4pm the El Paso Zoo will celebrate World Oceans Day while focusing on getting children interested in our oceans and helping families learn how they can help oceans by making informed choices when they buy sea food at the grocery store or order sea food off the menu at local restaurants.

With the ongoing oil spill crisis in the Gulf of Mexico many people want to help in any way they can. The El Paso Zoo and the El Paso Zoological Society will collect donations at the Zoo throughout the day to benefit the the Louisiana Marine Mammal and Sea Turtle Rescue Program. The program is coordinated by the Audubon Aquarium of the Americas in Louisiana. Funds collected will be used to help primary responders rescue, rehabilitate, and release marine mammals (dolphins, whales and manatees) and sea turtles along the Louisiana coast.

Schedule of Activities:

Front Entrance Gate – Make a donation to the Louisiana Marine Mammal and Sea Turtle Rescue Program and receive a World Oceans Day button (while supplies last).

World of the California Sea Lion Exhibit – Learn about the Sea Food Watch Program and how you can help make sure that fish available in grocery stores and restaurants are all ocean-friendly.

El Paso Water Utilities Discovery Center near the Front Gate – Children can pick up a copy of the Dr. Seuss One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish activity booklet (while supplies last) and enjoy story time readings of the book.

Cisneros Paraje Discovery Center – Children can pick up a copy of the Dr. Seuss children’s activity booklet and color their very own World Oceans Day hat (while supplies last) while families learn about the Sea Food Watch Program and how they can help make sure that fish available in grocery stores and restaurants are all ocean-friendly.

Admission
Ages 2 & under .................................Free
Ages 3 to 12 .....................................$6.00
Ages 13 to 59..................................$10.00
Active Duty Military & spouse with ID...$7.50
Ages 60 & over ................................$7.50
Zoological Society Members .............Free