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International Vulture Awareness Day Saturday 7/9

"Vultures - Without them, Earth would get pretty stinky!"

Vultures are large birds of prey that usually feed on carrion or dead animals. Having strong stomach and good immune system they don't get sick from eating rotten meat.   Of the 23 species of vultures that exist, over half of them are Threatened as a result of human impact.  Greece is comprised of habitats important for vultures.  On Saturday we will meet them up close and learn more about them.      

12 & 2.30pm       Birds of Prey presentations dedicated to vultures (@the Birds of Prey amphitheater)

12.30-15.30         Arts and crafts (@the Education Center)

14.30-15.30         Free guided tour to the Park's vulture species (start @Birds of Prey amphitheater)

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Hornbill Day - Sunday 15 Sept 2019

"Hornbills - colorful warriors of the forest"

These unique and rare birds that have a majestic bill, live in the tropical rainforest and play an important role in tropical ecology by spreading the seeds of trees.  Many species of hornbills are seriously threatened with extinction and the only way to save them is through breeding and re-introduction to the wild via programs in wildlife rescue centers and zoological parks.  Meet them up close and find out how our Park is contributing to their conservation on Sunday 15 Sept 2019.    

ACTIVITIES

12.30 - 15.30 arts & presentations (@Education Center) 

14.30 feeding and free tour at the Hornbills (meet @Education Center)  

For material to organize your own Hornbill event and to learn more click HERE

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World Cleanup Day - Saturday 21 Sept 2019

Devoted to protecting wildlife and cleaning Nature of plastic waste, we found another wonderful opportunity to act! This Saturday, on World Cleanup Day, our Education Center staff along with Youth Service Learning students, will clean the Park's surrounding area, Spata vineyards that typically flood seasonally welcoming flying visitors, like egrets! You are welcome to join us to help strengthen this effort! We will meet at the Parking (Activity hrs 10am-11am).

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World Rhino Day Sunday 22nd Sept 2019

"My horn belongs on my head!"

The characteristic horn on the nose of these shy giants is the main reason they are endangered in the wild. Their horns are in large demand, especially in SE Asia where it is mistakenly believed that rhino horn powder can cure cancer.  Thus people pay huge sums of money to the poachers. Of course, the truth is that rhino horn is made of keratin, the same material that our hair and nails are composed of. So please shout out "Their horn belongs on their head!" and visit us on Sunday 22nd September to meet them up close! 

ACTIVITIES

12.30-15.30  arts and crafts outside the rhinos, feeding talk (3pm at the Rhinoceros)

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