Conservation and biodiversity

Conservation and biodiversity
In class
Secondary
Collegial
January to December

Contribute to the preservation of endangered species!

Animal species are disappearing at an alarming rate: should we be worried or is this normal? Learn more about the causes of species extinction, but more importantly, why it's so important to preserve them all! With the help of an audiovisual presentation, a zoo biologist presents various threatened species and the reasons for their massive extinction since the start of the modern era. Find out how we can take action to actively contribute to the conservation of biodiversity. Learn about the main threats and the concrete conservation actions taken by zoological institutions. Participants can observe objects made from threatened species that have been seized at Canadian customs.

The presence of live animals and several objects to examine and touch, in addition to items seized by Canadian customs that are made using endangered species. 

* Preparation and travel expenses are not included. No taxes apply to the educational workshops.

Duration 75 minutes

Price 1 class: $175 / presentation
2 classes: $275 / presentation

Customer Secondary & Collegial

Month Year long

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