THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 14
"Whooping Cranes:
Saving a Texas Icon"
Whooping Cranes are North America’s tallest birds, and one of our most endangered. By the mid-90’s their population plummeted to a low of only 15 birds, due to habitat loss and over-hunting. Thanks to conservation efforts, over 500 birds persist in the wild today. The Texas Gulf Coast is the winter home to Cranes who return to the same nesting areas and mate for life.
Come join us and learn about the new Whooping Crane Center of Texas, a 5-acre breed-and-release conservation facility designed with help from Crane experts and staffed by the Dallas Zoo’s experienced bird department.
Ben Jones, Senior Director of Conservation
Sprina Liu, Bird Curator
The Dallas Zoo
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"THE POINT" at CC YOUNG
West Lawther Drive, Dallas, Texas 75214
Main entrance is midway between Northwest Highway and Mockingbird Lane.
After entering the gate, go up the hill and take a left into the parking lot as directed.
THE POINT is in the building at the East end of the lot. Enter THE POINT
through the main entrance and go left into the large auditorium.
Please sign in, have some refreshments, and enjoy our Program!
Meet and Greet - 6:30
Audubon Dallas Chapter news - 7:00
Presentation - 7:15
