As far as we know, the human species is the most intelligent and developed of all known species. This fact has possibly fostered an anthropocentric vision of the universe and the act of absolute arrogance, understanding that “everything” is ours. Today, October 4, we celebrate the World Animal Day, an event in honor of Saint Francis of Assisi and endorsed by the UN Universal Declaration of Animal Rights. When science warns that a species becomes extinct every 10 minutes, BIOPARC with the Foundation and the parks of Fuengirola, Valencia and the Aquarium of Gijón want to activate our animal essence and develop our amazing capabilities to motivate an approach towards the rest of living beings and that our own intelligence must originate Our commitment to your well-being.
El BIOPARC concept arises from that admiration for the beauty of nature and the animal world, bringing a “little piece” of this wildlife to the centre of cities to bring it closer to society through impressive recreations of some of the most beautiful and threatened habitats on our planet. The aim is to awakening empathy towards animals and stimulate a change of attitude towards their protection. In this sense, in addition to visits to the parks of Fuengirola, Valencia and the Aquarium of Gijón, direct actions are promoted conservation of endangered species so much ex situ , the in situ by BIOPARC Foundation.
Disclosure is equally essential to learn not only about the wonderful species that BIOPARC houses, but also to be citizen meeting platforms and promote education in our treatment, respect and relationship with the animals closest to us as pets and wild species in our environment. To this end, special activities are developed such as Wild Ocean Film Festival (WOFF)), conferences, talks, visits and traditional dog parades to promote adoption.
Today is also the day to vindicate the work of people who care for animals, a date to commemorate a dedication and a vocation that in most cases goes beyond the strictly professional. Conservation institutions such as BIOPARC They have highly qualified teams that dedicate themselves “body and soul” to providing all the necessary care to the animals in their care. Professionals in veterinary care and specialized personnel who take on enormous challenges under scientific criteria, such as: ensuring the survival of the most endangered species through controlled breeding, while ensuring the maximum well-being of each animal.
El World Animal Day It gives us the opportunity to follow the legacy of people who share and transmit the love and respect for animalsNow is the time to learn to “look” at everything we share with other species, to know them, appreciate them, defend them and protect them will be the best legacy we can leave as human beings, knowing that we are animals and that the closer we get to them, the better people we will be.
