Tag: Disney Worldwide Conservation Fund

2018 Tour de Turtles to release competitors at Disney’s Vero Beach

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Disney’s Vero Beach will help kick off Tour de Turtles on July 28 on the East Coast of Florida, and the state’s visitors and locals alike have several opportunities to join in the fun surrounding the marine marathon. Started in 2008 by the Sea Turtle Conservancy, Tour de Turtles is an interesting way to learn … Continue reading "2018 Tour de Turtles to release competitors at Disney’s Vero Beach"
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Disney’s Vero Beach helps kick off 2017 Tour de Turtles

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Disney's Vero Beach will help kick off Tour de Turtles next weekend on the East Coast of Florida, and the state's visitors and locals alike have several opportunities to join in the fun surrounding the marine marathon. This is the 10th year for Tour de Turtles, and there will be 20 sea turtles representing four different species. The turtles leave from various nesting beaches around the world, including one in front of Disney's Vero Beach Resort, and will be tracked for about three months. The turtle that swims the farthest during that time will be declared the winner.
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Tour de Turtles kicks off on Florida’s East Coast beaches this weekend

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Disney’s Vero Beach will help kick off Tour de Turtles next weekend on the East Coast of Florida, and the state’s visitors and locals alike have several opportunities to join in the fun surrounding the marine marathon. Started in 2008 by the Sea Turtle Conservancy, Tour de Turtles is an interesting way to learn about … Continue reading "Tour de Turtles kicks off on Florida’s East Coast beaches this weekend"
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Second Baby in Month Born to Endangered Gorilla Family Thriving at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

Posted on by Debra Martin Koma
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., Sept. 24, 2014 – It’s another boy! Disney Cast Members, guests and animal lovers are celebrating the birth of the second gorilla in one month for the family of critically endangered western lowland gorillas at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Born Sept. 3 to mother Kashata and father Gino, the healthy infant joins … Continue reading "Second Baby in Month Born to Endangered Gorilla Family Thriving at Disney’s Animal Kingdom"
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The Disney Wilderness Preserve

Posted on by Gary Cruise
A few weeks ago I wrote a blog about the Disney Worldwide Conservation Fund and how you can be a Conservation Hero. While I was browsing the Internet, doing research for the blog, I came across an intriguing web page. The headline read “Butterflies by Swamp Buggy at Disney Wilderness Preserve” My first thought was, … Continue reading "The Disney Wilderness Preserve"
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Be A Conservation Hero

Posted on by Gary Cruise
You didn’t know that you were a hero? Most people don’t . . . but when you buy those conservation buttons, when you press those pennies or when you toss coins in a Disney fountain you are making a donation to the Disney Worldwide Conservation Fund. And your contribution is bigger than you think it is! I’ll explain how it all works.
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Disney’s Animal Programs Works with New England Aquarium to Aid Sea Turtles

Posted on by Debra Martin Koma
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., Dec. 28, 2012 –The Seas with Nemo & Friends welcomed some new swimmers recently, with the addition of eight Kemp’s Ridley sea turtles suffering from hypothermia after a recent cold snap in New England. As a licensed wildlife rehabilitation center, Walt Disney World Resort is one of several organizations working with … Continue reading "Disney’s Animal Programs Works with New England Aquarium to Aid Sea Turtles"
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Disney Worldwide Conservation Fund Helps Rescue Animals from Hurricane Sandy and Other Disasters

Posted on by Debra Martin Koma
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., Dec. 5, 2012-The Disney Worldwide Conservation Fund (DWCF) recently provided $250,000 to the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW), whose animal rescue team was among the first to help save hundreds of animals after Hurricane Sandy. In addition to providing immediate supplies to help equip a disaster response trailer, the DWCF … Continue reading "Disney Worldwide Conservation Fund Helps Rescue Animals from Hurricane Sandy and Other Disasters"
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IFAW Receives $250,000 Grant from Disney to Help Rescue Animals from Natural Disasters and Emergencies

Posted on by Debra Martin Koma
YARMOUTH PORT, Mass.,/PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — The International Fund for Animal Welfare (www.ifaw.org) announced today a $250,000 grant from the Disney Worldwide Conservation Fund to support IFAW’s efforts to rescue animals from disasters, and to assist IFAW and its partners to prepare their rescue personnel for emergencies. “Disney has been a committed supporter in IFAW’s mission to … Continue reading "IFAW Receives $250,000 Grant from Disney to Help Rescue Animals from Natural Disasters and Emergencies"
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Disney Worldwide Conservation Fund Announces 2012 Grant Recipients

Posted on by Debra Martin Koma
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., Sept.18 – The Disney Worldwide Conservation Fund (DWCF) released its 2012 annual grants, awarding more than $1.8 million to 75 conservation projects around the globe including $130,000 to Florida based projects. Since its beginnings in 1995 DWCF has donated nearly $4 million benefiting 257 programs from 59 organizations in Florida. This … Continue reading "Disney Worldwide Conservation Fund Announces 2012 Grant Recipients"
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