Did you know that November was a special month for the environment? Pantanal Day was celebrated on November 12, Giant Anteater Day on November 19. And at the end of the month we will also have Jaguar Day, which will be celebrated on November 29.

The dates were important and could not go unnoticed. Therefore, the Pomerode Zoo Biopark has organized a special campaign to raise awareness among visitors about the importance of the Pantanal biome and its threatened species.

Until Sunday, November 26th, everyone who visited the zoo could see an exhibition dedicated to the Pantanal biome and the history of some of the animals that are part of the park and distributed in the biome.

Bioparc Zoo Pomerode has developed a unique initiative to raise awareness among visitors about the relevance of the Pantanal biome and the species facing threats – Photo: Bioparc Zoo Pomerode/Disclosure

The self-explanatory exhibit was located in front of the armadillo enclosure, and biologists from the park’s environmental education sector were also on hand at certain times of the day to offer visitors observations, provide additional information, and answer questions about the animals.

The importance of raising awareness of the Pantanal

The Pantanal is a large reservoir of fresh water with a rich biodiversity of fauna and flora, but it is constantly under threat due to human activities such as hunting, deforestation, roadkill, fires and others.

November 12 not only celebrated the beauty of this biome, but also served as a reminder of the importance of its conservation. It is home to a wide variety of flora and fauna and is also important in maintaining the hydrological cycle, as well as acting as a large natural reservoir.

The Pantanal is a large reservoir of fresh water with a rich biodiversity of fauna and flora. Photo: Disclosure

In fact, due to its ecological importance, the Pantanal was declared a National Heritage Site in 1988, and a World Heritage Site and United Nations Biosphere Reserve in 2000.

With the growth of eco-tourism in the biome, thanks in large part to the biodiversity of species such as macaws, jaguars, seriemas, and their landscapes, educating people about the importance of their conservation is more than necessary.

Pomerode Zoo and conservation programs

BioPark Pomerode Zoo participates in national and international conservation programs in partnership with several organizations that assist these programs by promoting outreach, genetic management, reproduction and institutional sanctuary for these species.

Conservation programs are a set of actions that help prevent the extinction of endangered species such as the giant anteater and the jaguar.

Today, the Pomerode Zoo is the largest zoo in the state, with 900 animals and more than 230 species, and serves important functions focused on environmental education, research, socio-cultural activities and the conservation of endangered species.

If you would like to learn more about the zoo and the animal species that live there, visit the website and follow them on Instagram and Facebook to keep up to date with the daily lives of the animals.