Tag: Conservation

Disney’s Animal Kingdom Welcomes Gerenuk Calf to Herd

Posted on by Debra Martin Koma
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., Jan.6, 2009 — Disney’s Animal Kingdom recently welcomed its 28th gerenuk calf weighing in at eight pounds and approximately 1 ¾ feet tall, after a seven-month gestation. The female calf, named Squirt, was born November 25 to her five-year-old mother Sushaunna, and nine-year-old father Jingle. This latest birth is part of … Continue reading "Disney’s Animal Kingdom Welcomes Gerenuk Calf to Herd"
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Adopt-A-Nest at Disney’s Animal Kingdom and Vero Beach Resort

Posted on by Debra Martin Koma
Guests at Disney’s Animal Kingdom can support sea turtle conservation by participating in the Adopt-A-Nest program at Conservation Station’s Out of the Wild merchandise shop. Here’s how the program works: During sea turtle nesting season, a team from Animal Programs surveys the beach near Disney’s Vero Beach Resort looking for new sea turtle nests. They … Continue reading "Adopt-A-Nest at Disney’s Animal Kingdom and Vero Beach Resort"
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Disney Celebrates White Rhino Birth in Uganda

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LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., July 13, 2009 — Uganda’s first white rhino born in 27 years has a family tree with Disney roots. First-time mother Nande, a 10-year-old female white rhino born at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, gave birth June 24 to a healthy male calf at the Ziwa Sanctuary in Uganda after a 16-month gestation … Continue reading "Disney Celebrates White Rhino Birth in Uganda"
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Disney’s Animal Experts Ensure Mother-Child Bond Among Animals

Posted on by Debra Martin Koma
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., May 7, 2009 – The animal care team from Walt Disney World Resort has been busy since last Mother’s Day, assisting with the births of more than 440 animals and more importantly, helping to ensure that the relationship between mother and child remains uncompromised. While much focus is given to the … Continue reading "Disney’s Animal Experts Ensure Mother-Child Bond Among Animals"
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DISNEY JOINS FORCES WITH THE NATURE CONSERVANCY

Posted on by Debra Martin Koma
DISNEY JOINS FORCES WITH THE NATURE CONSERVANCY TO PLANT 2.7 MILLION TREES IN CONJUNCTION WITH FIRST WEEK TICKET SALES FOR DISNEYNATURE’S DEBUT FEATURE, “EARTH” Burbank, Calif. – April 29, 2009 — Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures has arranged with The Nature Conservancy to plant 2.7 million trees in Brazil’s Atlantic Forest, one of the planet’s … Continue reading "DISNEY JOINS FORCES WITH THE NATURE CONSERVANCY"
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Environmentally Friendly Bakery Debuts at Disneyland Resort

Posted on by Laura Gilbreath
Anaheim, Calif. April 22, 2009 – The new central bakery at the Disneyland Resort, used by Cast Members to create the delicious treats Disneyland guests enjoy, opened last month boasting numerous environmentally friendly features. As with all new construction at the Disneyland Resort, various environmental tactics were researched and implemented. One such initiative is the … Continue reading "Environmentally Friendly Bakery Debuts at Disneyland Resort"
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The Seas Granted Accreditation by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums

Posted on by Debra Martin Koma
Silver Spring, Maryland, March 30, 2009 – The Association of Zoos & Aquariums (AZA) today announced that The Seas was granted accreditation by AZA’s independent Accreditation Commission. “The Seas has been awarded AZA accreditation because of its high standards in every aspect of its operations,” said AZA President and CEO Jim Maddy. “Orlando should be … Continue reading "The Seas Granted Accreditation by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums"
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THE WALT DISNEY COMPANY ANNOUNCES SIGNIFICANT LONG-TERM ENVIRONMENTAL GOALS

Posted on by Debra Martin Koma
Strategic Environmental Objectives and Targets Outlined in Disney’s First Comprehensive Corporate Responsibility Report BURBANK, Calif., March 9, 2009 — The Walt Disney Company today announced a landmark set of strategic environmental goals and challenging 3 to 5 year targets to reduce emissions, waste, electricity and fuel use, and its impact on water and ecosystems. The … Continue reading "THE WALT DISNEY COMPANY ANNOUNCES SIGNIFICANT LONG-TERM ENVIRONMENTAL GOALS"
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Disney Releases Rehabilitated Manatee

Posted on by Debra Martin Koma
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., Feb. 24, 2009 — Marine mammal experts from Walt Disney World Resort returned a manatee to its natural habitat today in the warm waters of the St. John’s River at Blue Springs State Park near Orange City. Approximately 3,800 endangered manatees exist in Florida. The manatee, named “Bock,” was rescued as … Continue reading "Disney Releases Rehabilitated Manatee"
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Disney’s Animal Kingdom Welcomes Birth of Colobus Monkey

Posted on by Debra Martin Koma
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., March 5, 2009 — Walt Disney World Resort recently welcomed a black and white colobus monkey – the first of its species born at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. The infant arrived February 17 after a six-month gestation and may be seen along the Pangani Forest Exploration Trail with a group of five … Continue reading "Disney’s Animal Kingdom Welcomes Birth of Colobus Monkey"
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