One of Disney’s beautiful giraffes just celebrated her 5th birthday! Gemma Giraffe celebrated yesterday with a specially-made birthday sign made of beet pulp and sweet potato. Her favorite treats were the perfect way to enjoy her birthday! Related – Greta the hippo celebrated her first birthday at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Tag: Disney Conservation Fund
EARidescent Disney Conservation Hero Button to Be Given Out at Disney’s Animal Kingdom for a Limited Time
The Disney Conservation Fund is an important part of The Walt Disney Company. Since 1995, this organization has overseen more than $120 million and the training of teams to assist groups that partner with communities to save wildlife and protect the planet. Disney’s Animal Kingdom theme park was born out
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 Continues it’s commitment to Conservation & Protecting the Magic of Nature
The Disney Conservation Fund (DCF) is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year. Many organizations are struggling with unexpected challenges brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. Support from the DCF will help provide key resources to carry forward efforts to bolster communities and to protect wildlife around the world. This year
Baby Mandrill Monkey born at Disney’s Animal Kingom
Say a warm welcome to Animal Kingdom’s newest inhabitant: a recently-born baby mandrill. Dr. Mark Penning, the Vice President of Animals, Science, and Environment for Walt Disney Parks and Resorts announced the birth over this past weekend. Mommy mandrill, Scarlett, had just given birth as Animal Kingdom’s Animal Care Team
Celebrate 25 Dedicated Years of the Disney Conservation Fund with a Special Message from Jane Goodall
Celebrate 25 dedicated years of the Disney Conservation Fund with a special message from Jane Goodall! The Disney Conservation Fund has marked its 25th year today on the 50th anniversary of Earth Day. What an eventful day! Through these 25 years, the Disney Conservation Fund has directed more than $100
Disney Is Celebrating Earth Day All Week Long
Disney is celebrating Earth Day all week long! While the Disney Parks may be closed, that is not stopping the Walt Disney Company from showing support for the 50th anniversary of Earth Day on Wednesday, April 22. This year will also mark the 25th anniversary for the Disney Conservation Fund!
Disney Conservation Fund Awards $6 Million in Grants to Support Wildlife and the Environment
The Disney Conservation Fund (DCF) has awarded $6 million in grants to 80 nonprofit organizations working to save wildlife, inspire action and protect the planet. Since the fund’s creation in 1995, Disney has provided nearly $86 million total in grants to protect the magic of nature together with communities around
Disneynature’s “Penguins” Inspires Conservation Efforts With Marine Debris Sculpture
With the celebration of the release of Disneynature’s Penguins movie, the Epcot Flower & Garden Festival debuted a new penguin sculpture this week. Guests will notice right away that this creation is not made of floral components, but constructed of plastic debris. The sculpture can be found between The Land
Disney Receives Honors From AZA
The Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) recently honored Disney Parks during its recent Seattle conference. Both the Animal Kingdom and The Seas With Nemo and Friends at EPCOT were recognized by AZA recognized for their conservation efforts awarding them the William G. Conway International Conservation Award. This prestigious award is given
New Up Close With Rhinos Tour At Animal Kingdom
Do you love getting up close with animals? This week, the Walt Disney World Resort launched a new tour at Disney’s Animal Kingdom that provides guests with the opportunity to get to know some of their resident animals. The Up Close with Rhinos Tour definitely is a unique and amazing
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
An Adorable Baby Mandrill was Just Born at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Cuteness alert! A new baby Mandrill was just born at Disney’s Animal Kingdom! The new addition to the Park was born to parents Scarlett and Winston who you may have seen on Kilimanjaro Safaris. Mandrills are the largest species of monkeys but at the same time, they are a vulnerable species
Epcot Announces Special Events to Celebrate World Oceans Day June 8
If you have plans to be at Epcot this Friday, June 8, you are in luck! June 8 is World Oceans Day and Epcot will be celebrating with some special events at the Seas with Nemo and Friends attraction. Disney’s Animal, Science, and Environmental Education Team will be on hand to
