Take Action 

Seek out information about conservation issues (Learn more)

• Watch wildlife shows on television
  
• Read a book about your favorite animal
  
• Join local conservation chapters to find out what they are doing in your area
  
• Visit local accredited zoos & aquariums to learn more about wildlife around the world

Spread the word to others about the value of wildlife (Tell others)

• Focus your next school project around your favorite animal
  
• Let your friends and family know how much you care about wildlife
  
• Teach children to respect nature and the environment. Take them hiking, camping, or to the zoo
  
• Write letters to elected officials urging them to support conservation initiatives

​Look for and purchase products that are friendly to the environment (Sustainable shopper)

• Use reusable packaging in your lunchbox instead of paper or plastic baggies
  
• Buy recycled paper or pencils for school this year
  
• Reduce the amount of fertilizer or pesticides you use
  
• Purchase shade grown coffee and chocolates

​Create habitats for wildlife in your backyard (Backyard habitats)

• Hang a bird feeder, birdbath, bat box to help wildlife
  
• Plant native trees and flowers that butterflies and birds like
  
• Create a small pond in your backyard for aquatic wildlife
  
• Help children discover insects by placing a bug board in the corner of the yard

Reduce, reuse, recycle, replenish (RRRR)

• Recycle everything you can-newspaper, glass, cans, foil, etc.
  
• Turn off the water when you brush your teeth
  
• Use cold water in the washer when possible
  
• Recycle old cellphones and electronics 

Choose your pets wisely (Pets)

• Observe wildlife in your backyard, but leave those animals where you find them
  
• Learn everything about the pet you want. They may not be well suited to stay with you
  
• Know where your pet was born. Be sure it wasn’t taken from the wild
  
• Be sure to research lifespan, veterinary requirement, and size of animal etc before adopting

Support conservation organizations through contributions and volunteering (Donate)

• Join a beach or river cleanup
  
• Visit a zoo, nature park, or sanctuary where your visit will support wildlife
  
• Volunteer your time to a local zoo or conservation organization
  
• Contribute monetarily to conservation funds support wildlife and wild places