# @thetorontozoo on Instagram

- **Type:** Image
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/Dav4or9H2s8
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/67874715-thetorontozoo-instagram
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/postThumbnails/e20b5de47b.jpg
- **Posted:** 2026-07-13T21:30:16.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Toronto Zoo (@thetorontozoo) — https://gondola.cc/thetorontozoo

## Caption

🌊 July 15 is Arctic Sea Ice Day ❄️ A global reminder of the critical role sea ice plays in regulating our planet’s climate. 

Did you know climate change is making life more challenging for caribou? 🦌 

Caribou rely on predictable seasons to find food, migrate safely and raise their calves. As the Arctic warms nearly three times faster than the rest of the world, winter rain can freeze into thick layers of ice, making it difficult for caribou to dig through the snow to reach the plants and lichens they depend on. Thawing permafrost and unstable river crossings can also make their long migrations more dangerous. 

Why is this happening? Think of Earth's atmosphere like a blanket. Burning fossil fuels releases carbon dioxide, making that blanket thicker and trapping more heat. As temperatures rise, Arctic ecosystems become less predictable, disrupting the seasonal timing that caribou have relied on for thousands of years. 

The good news? We can all help. 🌎 

💙 Talk about climate change and why it matters. 
🌲 Reduce your carbon footprint by lowering your reliance on fossil fuels when possible. 
🦌 Support conservation efforts that protect caribou and the boreal forests they call home. 

Every action we take helps protect wildlife, preserve important habitats and build a healthier future for our planet. 

Think you've got what it takes to become a #SeaIceSaver? 

Collect all 6 code words for your chance to win an exclusive behind-the-scenes experience at our Polar Bear House and learn how you can make a positive impact for polar bears! 

Visit torontozoo.com/arctic (link in bio) to get started. 

❄️ THIRD CODE: TIME ❄️ 

Over the next few days, be sure to follow thetorontozoo as we reveal more code words, or join us on-site on July 15 for Arctic Sea Ice Day to collect them all in person. Once you've collected all 6 code words, submit your entry for your chance to win! 

(1/2)

## Stats

- **Views:** 0
- **Likes:** 476
- **Shares:** 0
- **Comments:** 3

## Tags

seaicesaver

---
Copyright (c) Gondola