JULY 12, 2022
The Minnesota Zoo is leading conservation efforts to help save endangered species in Minnesota like moose, bison, butterflies, native mussels and freshwater turtles. Through the Minnesota Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund, lottery proceeds help support some of the zoo’s conservation programs, including freshwater turtles.
Watch the video below to hear from the Minnesota Zoo’s Wildlife Conservation Specialist Dr. Tricia Markle who is leading the charge to help restore Minnesota’s freshwater turtle population and learn why they are so important for a healthy ecosystem.
You can help play your part for Minnesota’s freshwater turtles, too. The Minnesota Zoo offers these tips to protect Minnesota’s turtle populations:
What does it mean to gift responsibly? It’s simple — keep lotto tickets, scratch tickets, and other forms of gambling out of children’s gifts.
This year at the Minnesota State Fair, you can see firsthand how those dollars are making a real difference and you could score some awesome prizes while you’re at it.
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