Did You Know ... ?

... more people visit zoos in this country than all of professional sporting events combined ...

... if a museum or science center realizes 10% local attendance, it is considered a success ...
... if a zoo does not achieve over 50% local attendance ... it is doing something wrong ...

... New York State Education law Section 809 requires every elementary school that receives state funds to include instruction in humane treatment and protection of animals ...(www.nyheart.org)

... do you know how many Long Island schools/students visit the Bronx Zoo each year ... (if you do, let me know ... :)