Tag: Conservation

Baby Zebra Adds its Stripes to Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge Savanna

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LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., Nov. 1, 2013 – Sporting black and white stripes, there’s a new addition to the savanna at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge. In October, the team welcomed a rare, baby Hartmann’s Mountain zebra. The filly and her mother are bonding well and doing fine after the yearlong gestation. Disney’s animal care team, … Continue reading "Baby Zebra Adds its Stripes to Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge Savanna"
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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

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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 Animal Keeper Combines Art and Care to Help Endangered Rhino Species

Posted on by Debra Martin Koma
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., Oct. 5, 2012 – As a rhinoceros keeper at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, Chad Harmon tends to some of the toughest, strongest animals on the planet. He recently channeled that passion into an arts auction that raised approximately $6000 for the endangered animals. For the Horns to Heroes project, Harmon used one … Continue reading "Disney Animal Keeper Combines Art and Care to Help Endangered Rhino Species"
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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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Manatee Day at Epcot Helps Educate Guests

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LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., Sept. 6, 2012 – In ancient days, sailors may have mistaken manatees for mermaids, but many Epcot guests won’t be making that same mistake after visiting The Seas with Nemo and Friends during International Manatee Day on Sept. 7. The one-day event is designed to help dispel myths about these endangered … Continue reading "Manatee Day at Epcot Helps Educate Guests"
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Cotton-top Tamarins celebrated throughout August

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LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., Aug. 3, 2012 – While lions may be known as the king of the jungle, a tiny, one-pound monkey will have top billing at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Throughout the month of August, guests will be invited to join in activities centered around the cotton-top tamarin, a critically endangered primate from northern … Continue reading "Cotton-top Tamarins celebrated throughout August"
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Disney Sponsored Turtles Compete in Annual Marathon

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LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla.- Fans at Disney’s Vero Beach Resort will be able to cheer on “Peach” and “Pearl” as the two loggerhead sea turtles return to the Atlantic Ocean to compete in the annual Turtles Migration Marathon. Named after characters from the Disney-Pixar movie Finding Nemo, Peach and Pearl are competing in the “Tour … Continue reading "Disney Sponsored Turtles Compete in Annual Marathon"
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