Through the process of photosynthesis, trees have the unique ability to sequester (remove) large amounts of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere in a permanent way. This is why developing reforestation projects locally and internationally is one of our key “Footprints” initiatives. These projects are designed to “offset” CO2 emissions already in the atmosphere and monitored to ensure sustainable sequestration rates, providing important habitat for wildlife as an additional benefit to reducing climate change. Once you’ve taken action to reduce your footprint, we hope you’ll choose to offset the rest!
Kinabatangan Forest Restoration
Greenland Woods
Philadelphia Zoo Carbon Offset Project
See our own Kristen Lewis talking about FOOTPRINTS, the Zoo's new carbon offset program, and find out how you can donate now to help save the environment!