SAVING CORAL REEFS IN THE ROCKIES

Here are a dozen simple things YOU can do here in Colorado to protect coral reefs and oceans throughout the world:


1. Conserve Water – the less water you use, the less wastewater finds its way back to the ocean

2. Recycle and Reuse – keeping trash out of oceans and landfills will improve water quality

3. Use Environmentally Safe Cleaning and Gardening Products – no matter how far from the ocean you are, the residues will make their way back to the ocean

4. Don’t Dump Waste in Drains – all eventually lead to rivers that flow to the ocean

5. Walk, Bike, Carpool or Ride the Bus – fossil fuel emissions from cars leads to ocean warming causing mass bleaching of corals which can lead to widespread destruction of coral reefs

6. Be a Responsible Seafood Eater – over-fishing, destructive fishing gear and poor aquaculture practices impact significantly on marine wildlife and habitats

7. Be an Informed Consumer – carefully consider the coral and marine fish you buy to insure that the harvest was legal, sustainable and ecologically sound

8. Learn More About Coral Reefs and Oceans – when you further your own education, you can help others understand the fragility and value of the world’s reefs and oceans

9. Support Conservation Organizations – many like Reef Check have coral reef programs and your monetary or volunteer support will make a difference

10. Become a Member of Your Local Aquarium or Zoo – ask what they are doing and what your donation can do toward saving the world’s reefs and oceans

11. Become an Ecotourist – when visiting the oceans and reefs, minimize your impact on these fragile systems by respecting all local guidelines, recommendations, regulations, and customs

12. SPREAD THE WORD – be the voice for our coral reefs and encourage others to get involved!

Coral Reef Awareness - Sunday June 21!

Join us Father’s Day, June 21 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Loft for a celebration of the planet’s coral reefs!

Learn how Rocky Mountain residents can protect coral reefs and oceans around the world! Meet a representative from Diver’s Reef Dive Shop who will chat about adventures in snorkeling and diving and try on diving equipment! Also learn how to grill “ocean-friendly” fish at the Grizzly Grill grilling demos and enjoy “fish” face-painting!

We look forward to celebrating Father’s Day with you. Remember dads, you get $5.25 admission all day this Sunday!

Conservation Animal Show

Domestic or wild, every animal has an important role in their own environment. We too have an important role in making sure these animals will be around for the future by conserving, recycling and just keeping our surroundings clean. The best place to start is in our own backyards.

Come visit our pot-bellied pig and other "Backyard Stars" as they help us learn about their adaptations and ways to help keep our environment clean. See the Conservation Animal Show every Thursday – Monday at 2:00 pm in My Big Backyard.

Cheyenne Mountain Zoo Investigates GIANT Frog Sighting

Officials from Cheyenne Mountain Zoo have been asked to investigate the sighting of a GIANT Panamanian Golden Frog in downtown Colorado Springs.

The Panamanian frog, believed to be extinct in the wild, was first spotted Sunday morning on the corner of Pikes Peak Avenue and Tejon Street.

By Monday afternoon, the giant frog had taken up residence on the east face of the Chase Bank Building…

Have you spotted this GIANT amphibian? If you have any information, please comment to share your story…

Tickets going fast for the Orangutan Fundraiser this Saturday!

Join us for “Swinging in the Rainforest”, an Orangutan Fundraiser on Saturday, June 20! For all the details or to purchase tickets, visit our website.