![]() ![]() ![]() Players explore their zoological world through quests that mimic challenges faced by real world zoos and earn “Zoo IQ” to level up. By introducing players to a host of cool creatures in this virtual world, we have a real chance to motivate this generation to save animals in the real world.” “With ‘Zoo Guardians,’ we’re thrilled to offer the next generation of conservationists a chance to go behind the scenes and explore how zoos operate, care for animals and work together to save wildlife from extinction. “Connecting young audiences with wildlife and nature is paramount to our mission to save species,” said Steven Monfort, John and Adrienne Mars Director, Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute. In augmented reality (AR) mode, players interact with animals and learn which foods they enjoy, snap research photos and earn fun fact cards and videos. As of today, players can adopt up to 58 species-from giant pandas and Asian elephants to lemur frogs and snowy owls-and advance their zoo career by learning about the habitats, food, social groupings and enrichment items animals need to thrive from Smithsonian zookeeper and scientist mentors. In “Zoo Guardians,” players join forces with other zoos worldwide to protect animals as part of the Young Guardians Initiative, a global organization dedicated to defeating the villains of climate change, deforestation and habitat loss that threaten animals’ survival. ![]() “Zoo Guardians” is free and available to download in the App Store (for Apple devices) and on Google Play (for Android devices). As players expand their zoos, they learn from Smithsonian animal experts and conservation scientists how to help animals thrive under human care and in their native habitats. “Zoo Guardians” invites children and animal lovers starting at age 9 to build their own zoos, care for animals, complete quests and interact with realistic 3D representations of wildlife via augmented reality. ![]() The furry, feathered and scaly world of zoos, animal care and conservation comes to life in “Zoo Guardians,” a new mobile game launched today by the Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute in partnership with JumpStart Games. ![]()
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