DIVE INTO WORLD OCEANS DAY AT ZOO MIAMI WITH CAPTAIN CORAL’S SCAVENGER EXTRAVAGANZA 2023!

On Sunday, June 4th Coral Restoration Foundation™ (CRF™) is kicking off our world-renowned Coralpalooza™ celebrations. We will be at Zoo Miami with an event for kids of all ages that promises interactive reef conservation experiences and captivating challenges – Captain Coral’s Scavenger Extravaganza 2023!

A costumed pirate jumps enthusiastically into the air with arms spread wide in front of the large white “ZOO MIAMI” sign. Tropical plants and bright blue sky fill the background.

With edutainment stations hidden throughout Zoo Miami, Captain Coral’s Scavenger Extravaganza immerses visitors in a thrilling, educational adventure. The Zoo-wide scavenger hunt introduces learners of all ages to captivating coral biology and highlights the urgent need to protect Florida’s endangered coral reefs. At each station, participants can undertake hands-on challenges, logging completed stations on an interactive app, to win a prize once they have completed every stage.

A collage of event photos from Zoo Miami showing a costumed pirate interacting with children and families, Coral Restoration Foundation staff running educational activity tables, kids participating in hands-on coral restoration demos, visitors spinning a prize wheel, and guests enjoying the outdoor event. The images capture a lively, playful community outreach day centered on ocean education and family fun.


Cristina Heredia, Exhibits Manager at Zoo Miami, emphasized the significance of the collaboration, saying, “For the past two years, CRF™ has been coming to Zoo Miami’s Conservation Action Center every month, to introduce our guests to the wonder of Florida’s Coral Reefs and their efforts to save and restore it. It is a popular addition to our educational and guest engagement programming, and so we are excited to welcome Captain Coral and Captain Coral’s Scavenger Extravaganza!”

A costumed pirate character crouches playfully with two smiling young children on either side, all making silly “claw” poses. They stand outdoors in front of lush green plants on a sunny day.

Participation is easy; all guests need to do is visit Zoo Miami on June 4th between 10 am and 3 pm, download the interactive Eventzee app and log their progress at the CRF™ edutainment stations throughout the zoo. Captain Coral will be on hand greeting adventurers, providing guidance, and awarding prizes to triumphant treasure hunters.

Join Captain Coral’s Scavenger Extravaganza at Zoo Miami on June 4th, 2023, and get involved in a global effort to protect our oceans and coral reefs!

About Zoo Miami:
As a leading animal park, Zoo Miami is dedicated to conservation, education, and recreation. For more information, visit www.zoomiami.org.


About Coral Restoration Foundation™:

Coral Restoration Foundation™ is a nonprofit organization committed to restoring coral reefs, promoting ocean awareness, and advancing coral research and monitoring techniques. Learn more at www.coralrestoration.org.

*All images from Captain Coral’s Scavenger Extravaganza 2022 Copyright Coral Restoration Foundation™

Written by: CRF

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