World Wildlife Day
Dedicating one day a year to the planet’s wildlife may seem like a small symbol, but its purpose is immense – to inspire people and organisations to conserve biodiversity!
Study on educational program at Zoomarine shows positive impact on attitude change towards conservation
A study was recently conducted at Zoomarine, Portugal, which assessed the impact of an educational program on promoting conservation attitudes and behaviours…
Discover the animals that do things ‘backwards’ at Zoomarine
Here at Zoomarine Algarve, we want to show you how nature is full of fascinating behaviours that, to our eyes, seem ‘backwards’. From extraordinary adaptations to unique behaviours, these examples will leave you amazed at the diversity of the animal world…
Zoomarine hosts a lecture from World Parrot Trust on parrots conservation
The “Fly-free Africa” project is a crucial initiative of the World Parrot Trust aimed at eradicating the illegal trade of African grey parrots, one of the most vulnerable species due to illegal trade…
Zoomarine strengthens commitment to Franciscana conservation in international partnership
Zoomarine strengthens commitment to Franciscana conservation in international partnership 25th November 2024 Zoomarine reaffirms its commitment to the protection of the franciscana (Pontoporia blainvillei), a critically endangered species of coastal dolphin in Brazilian territory, through the work carried out by the Alliance for the Franciscana Dolphin Conservation Research, Rescue and Rehabilitation (AFCR3), an organisation created […]
Zoomarine and Nativawaky plant Miyawaki forest for the regeneration of the Algarve
Zoomarine and Nativawaky plant Miyawaki forest for the regeneration of the Algarve 13th November 2024 Zoomarine, in collaboration with Nativawaky, planted a Miyawaki forest at Quinta do Meloal, from AIPAR – Associação de Proteção à Rapariga e à Família. This initiative is part of Operação Montanha Verde, which aims to promote biodiversity and natural soil […]
Two turtles rehabilitated at Zoomarine’s Porto d’Abrigo have returned to the sea with the support of the Portuguese Navy
Two turtles rehabilitated at Zoomarine’s Porto d’Abrigo have returned to the sea with the support of the Portuguese Navy 25th October 2024 Maya and Vega return to the ocean after months of rehabilitation; Return made possible by a successful partnership between national and international organisations; Maya and Vega are now among the more than 300 […]
Three white-fronted parrot hatchlings at Zoomarine
3 white-fronted parrot chicks (amazona albifron) hatched at the beginning of July and after a few weeks sheltered in the comfort of their nest, while very well protected by their parents, hey began to fluff up and venture out into their habitat…
Four Sea Turtles Rehabilitated at Zoomarine’s Porto d’Abrigo Return to the Ocean with the Support of the Portuguese Navy
Four Sea Turtles Rehabilitated at Zoomarine’s Porto d’Abrigo Return to the Ocean with the Support of the Portuguese Navy 30 agosto 2024 Zoomarine’s Porto d’Abrigo, in collaboration with various organisations, has successfully completed another important conservation mission: the return to the sea of four sea turtles that had undergone a long rehabilitation process. This action […]
Zoomarine Algarve published investigation scientific paper: Psychological Pathways to Ocean Conservation: A Study of Marine Mammal Park Visitors
Have you ever wondered if all Zoomarine visitors ‘think’ about the ocean in the same way? Well, a study was recently published on how Zoomarine visitors perceive one of our great flagships, ocean conservation…