Miller Park Zoo to host event to raise awareness on endangered species

Posted on May 9, 2025

BLOOMINGTON, Ill. (WMBD) — The Miller Park Zoo will host a day of activities to help raise awareness about Endangered Species on May 17.

The zoo will be hosting several activities in honor of Endangered Species Day, according to Miller Park Zoo Event Coordinator Silvia Schuh.

One of the activities will be an Endangered Species Chalk Art Contest, which will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This contest will be held in partnership with the Endangered Species Coalition.

People of all ages will be able to contact Schuh at [email protected] to enter the contest. The Zoo will provide participants with materials and entry is free.

The zoo will also be hosting an Endangered Species Day Scavenger Hunt that will help guests learn about the zoo’s efforts to help save endangered and vulnerable species. Schuh said everyone who completes the hunt will be able to win a small prize.

“Endangered Species Day is an opportunity for us to learn more about wildlife and the species at risk of extinction, and to take meaningful action to protect them,” said Miller Park Zoo Events Coordinator Silvia Schuh. “One important way to make a difference is by educating ourselves about the daily challenges these animals face.”

More information on Miller Park Zoo is available on its website.

WMBD TV can be reached at [email protected].

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