Walt Disney World have announced a $500,000 donation to five local conservation organizations in Central Florida.
This most recent donation brings Walt Disney World's total given to nonprofit organizations across Florida since the start of the 50th Anniversary celebration to more than $6 million.
Walt Disney World say it is one of the many ways that they are taking action to protect the planet as thheirey remain committed to reducing t environmental footprint, caring for wildlife and their habitats, and supporting programs that make a difference in our community.
The Central Florida organisations who are benefitting from the latest grants, are Conservation Florida, Florida Wildlife Corridor Foundation, The Nature Conservancy, Trout Lake Nature Center and Wekiva Wilderness Trust.
With each organization receiving $100,000, these grants will help make a number of projects possible – from expanding land protection initiatives, to ensuring healthy tree canopy coverage in underserved communities, finding solutions to clean drinking water for those in need and funding educational opportunities for youth in our community.
Since 1995, Disney has directed more than $120 million and the expertise of our dedicated teams to wildlife conservation efforts like these, resulting in meaningful and measurable impacts.
Dr. Mark Penning, Vice President, Animals, Science and Environment, Disney Parks commented "This is all part of what we call Disney Planet Possible – tangible actions we’re taking as a company to inspire optimism for a brighter, more sustainable future."
He continued "I for one could not be more excited about the impact this will have on Central Florida. I’m also so proud of our animal care and conservation cast members who are always champions of change and share the wonders of our world and the “Magic of Disney’s Animal Kingdom” (did you catch season two on Disney+ yet?) every day."
