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Did you know that every person, animal, and plant in the world lives in a watershed? The GTA’s very own Rouge River Watershed is home to 1.5 million people and over 1700 species of animals and plants! But how much do you know about these amazing ecosystems? In this video, staff from the Great Lakes Program at your Toronto Zoo dive into what makes a watershed, why they are important, and how we can help protect them and the species that call them home.

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You may have seen shells on the shores of rivers or lakes, but did you know that they once belonged to living creatures? Small but mighty, freshwater mussels help keep our waterways clean and healthy. Tune in to join staff from the Great Lakes Program at your Toronto Zoo as they uncover the amazing world of these unsung heroes and share how you can help protect them.

Have what it takes to be a future Zookeeper (and Guardian of Wild) at your Toronto Zoo?

Follow Meaghan as she takes us on a journey through Wildlife Care!