Disney recently received an award for their innovative glass recycling efforts at Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground The Disney Company is well known for their conservation efforts. Since 1995, Disney Conservation has directed more than $120 million and the expertise of dedicated teams “to support organizations working with communities to
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Purple Martins Start Their Families at Walt Disney World
Purple Martins Start Their Families at Walt Disney World Disney is well known for its conservation efforts. One of these efforts is providing homes for Purple Martins. Keep an eye out for these interesting white structures across Walt Disney World Resort! Related – Disney Continues it’s commitment to Conservation &
Disney’s Expands Commitment with $500,000 Donation to Florida Organizations
Disney’s Expands Commitment with $500,000 Donation to Florida Organizations Walt Disney World Resort just announced a $500,000 donation to five local conservation organizations as we continue to help make a happier, healthier planet possible for all. This most recent donation brings our total given to nonprofit organizations across Florida since the
Former Imagineer Joe Rohde Announced as a Recipient of Disney Conservation Legacy Award
Former Walt Disney Imagineer Joe Rohde is still making headlines as he becomes one of the first recipients in history to be honored with a Conservation Legacy Award. Every year, nonprofit organizations are granted awards from the Disney Conservation Fund for their efforts to protect nature and wildlife. In 2021,
Disney Silverback Gorilla Continues to Capture Hearts and Contribute to Science
One of the most special things about Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park is that guests can observe and learn about animals and how we can work towards the conservations of many different species. While its original catch phrase was “It’s Nahtazu!” Animal Kingdom has, in fact, received official accreditation by
Find out what Disney does with Food Scraps at Walt Disney World
It’s obvious that a company as large as Walt Disney World probably has quite a bit of food left over each day. Recently, we found out what happens to the food after the parks close! Disney recently shared on their Animals, Science and Environment Facebook page that food scraps from
Joffrey’s Coffee Replaces Paper Straws With Sugarcane Straws In Epcot
Joffrey’s Coffee is moving forward with new sugarcane straws! In Disney’s efforts to be more eco-friendly, we have seen little changes around the parks recently like getting rid of plastics, the conservation of water, solar panels and more. The last change is the introduction of sugarcane straws on Joffrey’s Coffee
12th Annual Tour De Turtles Underway from Disney’s Vero Beach Resort
Earlier today at Disney’s Vero Beach Resort, researchers from the Sea Turtle Conservancy (STC) and Disney’s Animals, Science and Environment (ASE) team released two loggerhead sea turtles as part of the 12th annual Tour de Turtles “migration marathon.” Tour de Turtles is a fun, educational journey that follows the migration of
Help “Protect The Pride” With Disney’s Kilimanjaro Safari Expedition
In anticipation of Disney’s latest live-action film “The Lion King” Disney has released their newest Caring for Animals episode. This episode is all about Disney’s African lions. In this video Lori, an animal care expert at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, talks about what makes these magnificent animals so unique. At Disney’s
New Disney Animal Videos Featured on the DisneyNOW App
New Disney Animal Videos Featured on the DisneyNOW App There is a whole new series of adorable videos coming to the DisneyNOW app featuring Disney Animals! “Growing Up with Disney,” are heartwarming videos about animal behavior, care, and conservation about the Disney Animals. If you download the DisneyNOW app or visit the website you can
Meet Amira, the Newest Giraffe Calf at Disney’s Animal Kingdom!
Meet Amira, the newest giraffe calf at Disney’s Animal Kingdom! The new darling giraffe calf born October 1st at Animal Kingdom now has a name! Amira, which means “princess” in Swahili was introduced to us last month and we are told she is doing great with mom Kenya! We can’t wait
Tomorrow Rafiki’s Planet Watch Will Close at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Rafiki’s Planet is scheduled to close up tomorrow and you will have to wait until Spring of 2019 to be able to check it out again. It was previously reported that it was going away for good however, Disney announced they are keeping it around. It will take a little break
Disney Conservation Fund Donates $5 Million to Conservation Organizations
For over 20 years The Walt Disney Company remains focused on their commitment to environmental stewardship through the Disney Conservation Fund. Recently the Disney Conservation Fund, or DCF, awarded more than a total of $5 million in grant money to support at least 76 organizations that work to protect endangered
#DisneyParksLIVE Will Be Live Streaming Tour de Turtles On July 28
Can’t make it to Disney’s Vero Beach Resort for Tour de Turtles this year? No problem! #DisneyParksLIVE will be streaming all of the action on July 28th, 2018 starting at 7:40 AM EST. The Tour de Turtles event brings together Disney’s Animals, Science and Environment Team with the Sea Turtle
