Buffalo's red-footed tortoise was stolen last night. I don't know if it was related to this or not. https://twitter.com/buffalozoo/status/1268274778760269825?s=20
US riots and affect on zoos?
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Does he also wonder why schools need to teach grammar?
That's a good move for the zoo...
Does he also wonder why schools need to teach grammar?
I thought they were a popcorn company, not a greengrocer
Does he also wonder why schools need to teach grammar?
I was wondering the same thing
Here's a list of US zoos that have posted something related to all of this on Twitter:
AZA – Issued a statement supporting BLM. https://t.co/DajAKrq1yD?amp=1
Adventure Aquarium – Shared a statement about being saddened by George Floyd’s death and treating others equally. Also thanked the police.
Akron Zoo – Made a short post about standing in solidarity against racism.
Birch Aquarium – Have made BlackBirdersWeek posts and shared a statement about supporting equality, justice, and diversity.
Blank Park Zoo – Shared AZA’s statement.
Brookfield – Participated in #blackouttuesday, shared a statement about being opposed to racism. Making regular posts.
California Academy of Sciences - Participated in #blackouttuesday, have remained dark.
Columbus Zoo – Doing regular posts, but have included a few about BlackBirdersWeek.
CuriOdyssey - Participated in #blackouttuesday, said they support inclusion and black lives matter.
Dallas Zoo – Participated in #blackouttuesday.
Denver Zoo – Participated in #blackouttuesday.
Detroit – Making lots of regular posts, but will no longer be selling Detroit Popcorn after the owner made a racist statement about killing people.
Florida Aquarium – Shared a long statement from their CEO, mentioning George Floyd and quoting MLK. Call for an end to racism.
Fort Worth Zoo – Haven’t made a post in several days and usually post at least once a day, but haven’t made a statement.
Indianapolis Zoo - Haven’t made a post in several days and usually post at least once a day, but haven’t made a statement.
Jacksonville Zoo – Posted something about working together to build a thriving planet for “ALL who inhabit it”, didn’t make reference to anything actually going on.
Landry’s Aquarium Denver - Participated in #blackouttuesday.
Landry’s Aquarium Houston - Participated in #blackouttuesday.
Lehigh Valley Zoo - Participated in #blackouttuesday, haven’t made any statement.
Lincoln Park Zoo – Posted a statement about supporting the community and opposing racism, didn’t specifically mention BLM. Remaining dark, other than to say any reports about people breaking into the zoo are false.
Los Angeles Zoo – Posted a great statement that mentioned BLM (in bold) and George Floyd. Currently their pinned tweet.
*Haechan the Pudu, run by the LA Zoo – Shared LA’s statement, along with a link to blacklivesmatters.carrd.co, which includes links to petitions, ways to donate, how to help protesters, etc.
Milwaukee County Zoo – shared AZA’s statement.
Monterey Bay Aquarium – Have made 4 posts about BLM, including a linked statement mentioning George Floyd that has links for ways to support BLM and Black Visions Minnesota. Have otherwise remained dark. https://www.montereybayaquarium.org...bay-aquarium-executive-director-julie-packard
Museum of Life + Science – Have made multiple posts about BlackBirdersWeek and made a statement supporting BLM and mentioning George Floyd and others senselessly killed.
National Aquarium – Participated in #blackouttuesday, made a statement about striving to do better and supporting BLM.
National Aviary – Shared AZA’s statement.
New England Aquarium - Participated in #blackouttuesday.
Oakland Zoo - Participated in #blackouttuesday, made a statement about equality, shared AZA’s statement.
Oklahoma City Zoo – Shared AZA’s statement.
Oregon Zoo – Short post about BLM. Appear to be remaining dark.
Philadelphia Zoo - Haven’t made a post in several days and usually post at least once a day, but haven’t made a statement.
Phoenix Zoo - Participated in #blackouttuesday, haven’t made any statement.
Point Defiance Zoo - Haven’t made a post in several days and usually post at least once a day, but haven’t made a statement.
Roger Williams Park Zoo - Shared the BlackBirdersWeek post.
Rosamond Gifford Zoo in Syracuse NY - Participated in #blackouttuesday, did a follow up post saying “we could all use a Moment of Zen right now” with a video of their komodo.
Santa Barbara Zoo – Shared AZA’s post, along with their own about BLM.
San Antonio Zoo – Made a post saying they stand with black employees, visitors, and the black community.
San Diego Zoo – Posted a long statement mentioning the names of several killed and calling for action.
San Francisco Zoo - Participated in #blackouttuesday, made a statement calling for the end to racial injustice.
Seattle Aquarium – Made a post about BLM and the deaths of George Floyd and others, denouncing racism and police brutality. Shared Seattle’s Cultural Roundtable’s statement about the same. Have otherwise remained dark.
Shedd Aquarium – Have made two statements, including one saying lives are more important than property. Haven’t specifically mentioned BLM.
Smithsonian National Zoo – Remaining dark, shared a link to a resource from the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture that provides tools and guidance. https://s.si.edu/3cqYyjA
Friends of the National Zoo – Remaining dark.
Squam Lakes Natural Science Center – Have shared several BlackBirdersWeek posts, along with others about black people involved in nature science.
Staten Island Zoo – Shared a statement from their owner supporting BLM and mentioning several who have been killed. https://www.cignyc.org/press
Toronto Zoo - Participated in #blackouttuesday, mentioned that their employees historically have not reflected the community and they have significant work to do to be more representative of black and indigenous peoples.
Woodland Park Zoo – Shared Seattle’s Cultural Roundtable’s statement, along with saying they stand are mourning the senseless death of George Floyd and others, and stand against racism. They also acknowledged that they have benefitted in the past from exploitation and that they’re working hard to be better.
Zoo Atlanta - Participated in #blackouttuesday, made a post about equality and history that didn’t mention BLM, black people, or anything specific.
Zoo Miami – Shared Miami Mayor’s statement denouncing George Floyd’s murder and supporting protesters.
Zoos New England (Franklin Park and Stone Zoos) - Participated in #blackouttuesday, made a statement about racial injustice and supporting peaceful protests.
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Some zoos in cities with active protests and/or that have been involved with the civil rights movement, etc that are actively posting but have made no reference to what's going on - AAZK, Audubon (New Orleans), Baton Rouge, Birmingham, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Como (Saint Paul), DWA, Georgia Aquarium, Houston, Jackson, Kansas City, Minnesota, Maryland Zoo, Maymont (Richmond), Memphis, Nashville, Omaha, Pittsburgh, Sacramento, SeaWorld, Turtle Back (outside Newark NJ), all of WCS.
AZA – Issued a statement supporting BLM. https://t.co/DajAKrq1yD?amp=1
Adventure Aquarium – Shared a statement about being saddened by George Floyd’s death and treating others equally. Also thanked the police.
Akron Zoo – Made a short post about standing in solidarity against racism.
Birch Aquarium – Have made BlackBirdersWeek posts and shared a statement about supporting equality, justice, and diversity.
Blank Park Zoo – Shared AZA’s statement.
Brookfield – Participated in #blackouttuesday, shared a statement about being opposed to racism. Making regular posts.
California Academy of Sciences - Participated in #blackouttuesday, have remained dark.
Columbus Zoo – Doing regular posts, but have included a few about BlackBirdersWeek.
CuriOdyssey - Participated in #blackouttuesday, said they support inclusion and black lives matter.
Dallas Zoo – Participated in #blackouttuesday.
Denver Zoo – Participated in #blackouttuesday.
Detroit – Making lots of regular posts, but will no longer be selling Detroit Popcorn after the owner made a racist statement about killing people.
Florida Aquarium – Shared a long statement from their CEO, mentioning George Floyd and quoting MLK. Call for an end to racism.
Fort Worth Zoo – Haven’t made a post in several days and usually post at least once a day, but haven’t made a statement.
Indianapolis Zoo - Haven’t made a post in several days and usually post at least once a day, but haven’t made a statement.
Jacksonville Zoo – Posted something about working together to build a thriving planet for “ALL who inhabit it”, didn’t make reference to anything actually going on.
Landry’s Aquarium Denver - Participated in #blackouttuesday.
Landry’s Aquarium Houston - Participated in #blackouttuesday.
Lehigh Valley Zoo - Participated in #blackouttuesday, haven’t made any statement.
Lincoln Park Zoo – Posted a statement about supporting the community and opposing racism, didn’t specifically mention BLM. Remaining dark, other than to say any reports about people breaking into the zoo are false.
Los Angeles Zoo – Posted a great statement that mentioned BLM (in bold) and George Floyd. Currently their pinned tweet.
*Haechan the Pudu, run by the LA Zoo – Shared LA’s statement, along with a link to blacklivesmatters.carrd.co, which includes links to petitions, ways to donate, how to help protesters, etc.
Milwaukee County Zoo – shared AZA’s statement.
Monterey Bay Aquarium – Have made 4 posts about BLM, including a linked statement mentioning George Floyd that has links for ways to support BLM and Black Visions Minnesota. Have otherwise remained dark. https://www.montereybayaquarium.org...bay-aquarium-executive-director-julie-packard
Museum of Life + Science – Have made multiple posts about BlackBirdersWeek and made a statement supporting BLM and mentioning George Floyd and others senselessly killed.
National Aquarium – Participated in #blackouttuesday, made a statement about striving to do better and supporting BLM.
National Aviary – Shared AZA’s statement.
New England Aquarium - Participated in #blackouttuesday.
Oakland Zoo - Participated in #blackouttuesday, made a statement about equality, shared AZA’s statement.
Oklahoma City Zoo – Shared AZA’s statement.
Oregon Zoo – Short post about BLM. Appear to be remaining dark.
Philadelphia Zoo - Haven’t made a post in several days and usually post at least once a day, but haven’t made a statement.
Phoenix Zoo - Participated in #blackouttuesday, haven’t made any statement.
Point Defiance Zoo - Haven’t made a post in several days and usually post at least once a day, but haven’t made a statement.
Roger Williams Park Zoo - Shared the BlackBirdersWeek post.
Rosamond Gifford Zoo in Syracuse NY - Participated in #blackouttuesday, did a follow up post saying “we could all use a Moment of Zen right now” with a video of their komodo.
Santa Barbara Zoo – Shared AZA’s post, along with their own about BLM.
San Antonio Zoo – Made a post saying they stand with black employees, visitors, and the black community.
San Diego Zoo – Posted a long statement mentioning the names of several killed and calling for action.
San Francisco Zoo - Participated in #blackouttuesday, made a statement calling for the end to racial injustice.
Seattle Aquarium – Made a post about BLM and the deaths of George Floyd and others, denouncing racism and police brutality. Shared Seattle’s Cultural Roundtable’s statement about the same. Have otherwise remained dark.
Shedd Aquarium – Have made two statements, including one saying lives are more important than property. Haven’t specifically mentioned BLM.
Smithsonian National Zoo – Remaining dark, shared a link to a resource from the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture that provides tools and guidance. https://s.si.edu/3cqYyjA
Friends of the National Zoo – Remaining dark.
Squam Lakes Natural Science Center – Have shared several BlackBirdersWeek posts, along with others about black people involved in nature science.
Staten Island Zoo – Shared a statement from their owner supporting BLM and mentioning several who have been killed. https://www.cignyc.org/press
Toronto Zoo - Participated in #blackouttuesday, mentioned that their employees historically have not reflected the community and they have significant work to do to be more representative of black and indigenous peoples.
Woodland Park Zoo – Shared Seattle’s Cultural Roundtable’s statement, along with saying they stand are mourning the senseless death of George Floyd and others, and stand against racism. They also acknowledged that they have benefitted in the past from exploitation and that they’re working hard to be better.
Zoo Atlanta - Participated in #blackouttuesday, made a post about equality and history that didn’t mention BLM, black people, or anything specific.
Zoo Miami – Shared Miami Mayor’s statement denouncing George Floyd’s murder and supporting protesters.
Zoos New England (Franklin Park and Stone Zoos) - Participated in #blackouttuesday, made a statement about racial injustice and supporting peaceful protests.
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Some zoos in cities with active protests and/or that have been involved with the civil rights movement, etc that are actively posting but have made no reference to what's going on - AAZK, Audubon (New Orleans), Baton Rouge, Birmingham, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Como (Saint Paul), DWA, Georgia Aquarium, Houston, Jackson, Kansas City, Minnesota, Maryland Zoo, Maymont (Richmond), Memphis, Nashville, Omaha, Pittsburgh, Sacramento, SeaWorld, Turtle Back (outside Newark NJ), all of WCS.
Cincinnati has made statements on Instagram
I also have other comments to say about this, which is good, but to not derail the thread, I'll stop here.
Roger Williams have also posted on their official site supporting the AZA’s statement on the protests and racism.
Statement of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums Board of Directors On Social and Racial Justice, Inclusion and Equity | Roger Williams Park Zoo
I just received an email from Phoenix Zoo stating their outrage at the killing and their efforts to promote equality, which will include seeking to make their staff and board makeup more diverse in the future.