Zoomarine's New Conservation Passport Challenges Families to Become Conservation Heroes
Zoomarine Algarve has a new mission for the whole family: the Conservation Passport invites children and adults alike to explore the park in a different way, through challenges, fascinating facts and stories that help visitors learn more about the animals, the importance of protecting nature, and the conservation projects developed or supported by Zoomarine.
Available at the entrance to the park, on the main street, the Conservation Passport challenges visitors to take on the role of true explorers and guardians of nature. Throughout their journey around the park, participants are invited to complete a variety of activities, find answers and discover more about several species and the conservation initiatives associated with Zoomarine.
Among the challenges, visitors can discover the story of Venus, a sea turtle that was rehabilitated at Porto d’Abrigo before returning to the ocean, learn about the connection between red-eared slider turtles and the famous Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, find out more about the remarkable European turtle dove, and meet Zoomarine’s Ocean Ambassadors.
“We want every visit to Zoomarine to be an opportunity for learning and for connecting more closely with conservation issues. The Conservation Passport allows families to discover the park from a different perspective while learning more about the projects we develop and support, helping them understand how each of us can contribute to protecting species and their habitats,” says Joana Pacheco, Head of the Education Department at Zoomarine Algarve.
More than simply a collection of questions and fun facts, the Conservation Passport aims to show that everyone can make a difference. Through accessible language and a game-based approach, the experience brings children and adults closer to topics such as biodiversity, ocean protection and species conservation.
Available for 2€ from a new vending machine located on Zoomarine Algarve’s main street, next to the Extra Fun Kiosk, the Passport can be purchased at the beginning of the visit, allowing families to take part in the activity throughout the day. Its location next to Extra Fun also makes it easy to identify where children can collect their reward after completing the mission.
All proceeds from Passport sales are donated in full to projects and organisations supported by Zoomarine, including the World Parrot Trust, Yaqu Pacha and the Marine Megafauna Foundation. The Conservation Passport is also offered to visitors who complete all the activities in Zoomarine’s new space at KidZania Portugal, inaugurated in May this year and inspired by the work carried out at Porto d’Abrigo.
With the Conservation Passport, a visit to Zoomarine takes on a whole new dimension: alongside discovering animals and enjoying the park’s many attractions, every family is invited to take home new stories, new knowledge and a greater awareness of the role we all play in protecting nature.
