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WILD ANIMAL SAFARI® PINE MOUNTAIN CELEBRATES REMARKABLE RECOVERY ONE YEAR AFTER DEVASTATING TORNADO

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024
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America (OTCPink: PRKA), commemorated today the one-year anniversary of the tornado that wreaked havoc on the grounds of its Wild Animal Safari Park in Pine Mountain, Georgia.

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  • America (OTCPink: PRKA), commemorated today the one-year anniversary of the tornado that wreaked havoc on the grounds of its Wild Animal Safari Park in Pine Mountain, Georgia.
  • In the wake of the tornado on March 26th, 2023, Wild Animal Safari® Pine Mountain encountered significant setbacks from immediate storm damage, including over 4,500 fallen trees, miles of damaged fencing, with nearly 20 structures and animal habitats sustaining significant damage.
  • America, Inc. "Despite the challenges we faced, we remained steadfast in our commitment to restoring Wild Animal Safari® Pine Mountain to its former glory, and I am incredibly proud of the progress we have made."
  • Despite the remarkable progress achieved over the past year, Wild Animal Safari® Pine Mountain acknowledges that there is still work to be done.

San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance and San Diego State University Join Forces in Unprecedented Rattlesnake Research

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024
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SAN DIEGO, Jan. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance and San Diego State University (SDSU) are joining forces to usher in a new way of studying snakes. In a collaboration between San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance and Rulon Clark, Ph.D., professor of biology at SDSU, biologists are tagging wild rattlesnakes with external transmitters and accelerometers. Previously, telemetry devices on snakes had to be surgically implanted—severely limiting this area of study. San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance and SDSU are among the first to use acceleration technology to study snakes.

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  • SAN DIEGO, Jan. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance and San Diego State University (SDSU) are joining forces to usher in a new way of studying snakes.
  • San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance and SDSU are among the first to use acceleration technology to study snakes.
  • The research program focuses on red-diamond rattlesnakes in the biodiversity reserve at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park.
  • "Beyond being incredibly fascinating and dynamic, red-diamond rattlesnakes are critical to the health of the ecosystem," said Jeff Lemm, conservation program specialist, San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance.

Get a Sneak Peek of San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance's Float for the 135th Rose Parade® Presented by Honda

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Thursday, December 28, 2023
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SAN DIEGO, Dec. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- For the third consecutive year, San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance will partner with the Tournament of Roses in Pasadena and participate in the 135th Rose Parade® presented by Honda on New Year's Day. San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance's parade float theme— "It Began with a Roar"—will feature a myriad of heartwarming stories from the San Diego Zoo that have inspired generations to care for and protect wildlife.

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  • San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance's parade float theme— "It Began with a Roar"—will feature a myriad of heartwarming stories from the San Diego Zoo that have inspired generations to care for and protect wildlife.
  • The purposefully designed float incorporates the stories of the San Diego Zoo and represents the mission of San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance, utilizing mesmerizing plants and a dazzling array of flowers—featuring, of course, roses.
  • The floral array on the float will also illustrate that both the San Diego Zoo Safari Park and San Diego Zoo are accredited botanical gardens—and serve as a reminder of San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance's dedication to plant conservation through its many efforts, including the Wildlife Biodiversity Bank.
  • In the 2023, San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance's Rose Parade float celebrated the San Diego Zoo Safari Park's 50th anniversary.

Three Orphaned Mountain Lion Cubs Rescued in San Diego

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Wednesday, December 13, 2023
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SAN DIEGO, Dec. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance, the University of California, Davis (UC Davis) Karen C. Drayer Wildlife Health Center, and the California Department of Fish and Wildlife recently rescued three orphaned mountain lion cubs. The cubs—approximately 6 weeks old at the time of their rescue—were each found separately following an extensive search over the span of a week. Each cub was treated in the field for dehydration before being taken to Paul Harter Veterinary Medical Center at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park. Because the young lions were orphaned at an early age, they cannot be safely reintroduced into their native habitat. The California Department of Fish and Wildlife designated the San Diego Zoo Safari Park as a safe haven for the rescued cubs, offering them a second chance and lifelong care.

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  • SAN DIEGO, Dec. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance, the University of California, Davis (UC Davis) Karen C. Drayer Wildlife Health Center, and the California Department of Fish and Wildlife recently rescued three orphaned mountain lion cubs.
  • The California Department of Fish and Wildlife designated the San Diego Zoo Safari Park as a safe haven for the rescued cubs, offering them a second chance and lifelong care.
  • "Mountain lions are a keystone species right here in our own backyard" said Lisa Peterson, executive director, San Diego Zoo Safari Park.
  • "Our UC Davis mountain lion study team really appreciated the help from the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance and the Department of Fish and Wildlife in the effort to locate the cubs, and the willingness of the San Diego Zoo Safari Park to give them excellent care long term," said Dr. Winston Vickers, director, Southern California Mountain Lion Program, Karen C. Drayer Wildlife Health Center.

San Diego Zoo Safari Park Announces Elephant Valley, Largest Transformative Project in 50-year History

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Thursday, August 10, 2023
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SAN DIEGO, Aug. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance has announced construction is officially underway on the largest and most transformative project in the San Diego Zoo Safari Park's 50-year history. The all-new Denny Sanford Elephant Valley will reimagine the heart of the Safari Park, turning the current elephant environment into a dynamic savanna and a place of exploration. Elephant Valley will give guests of all ages the opportunity to connect with elephants like never before, encouraging greater empathy, understanding, and appreciation of this majestic species—and igniting a passion for wildlife.

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  • SAN DIEGO, Aug. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance has announced construction is officially underway on the largest and most transformative project in the San Diego Zoo Safari Park's 50-year history.
  • Elephant Valley will provide guests with new insight into the role San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance pursues as a leader in wildlife conservation.
  • "As magnificent as elephants are, their future is equally fragile," said Lisa Peterson, executive director, San Diego Zoo Safari Park.
  • Elephant Valley is funded by thousands of generous donors and longtime San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance supporter Denny Sanford.

San Diego Zoo Safari Park Announces Elephant Valley, Largest Transformative Project in 50-year History

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Thursday, August 10, 2023
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SAN DIEGO, Aug. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance has announced construction is officially underway on the largest and most transformative project in the San Diego Zoo Safari Park's 50-year history. The all-new Denny Sanford Elephant Valley will reimagine the heart of the Safari Park, turning the current elephant environment into a dynamic savanna and a place of exploration. Elephant Valley will give guests of all ages the opportunity to connect with elephants like never before, encouraging greater empathy, understanding, and appreciation of this majestic species—and igniting a passion for wildlife.

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  • SAN DIEGO, Aug. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance has announced construction is officially underway on the largest and most transformative project in the San Diego Zoo Safari Park's 50-year history.
  • Elephant Valley will provide guests with new insight into the role San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance pursues as a leader in wildlife conservation.
  • "As magnificent as elephants are, their future is equally fragile," said Lisa Peterson, executive director, San Diego Zoo Safari Park.
  • Elephant Valley is funded by thousands of generous donors and longtime San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance supporter Denny Sanford.

Wild Florida's Gator Week Raises $7,400 for Wild Florida Scholarship Fund

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Tuesday, July 11, 2023
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Through the generous support of visitors and the team at Wild Florida, a grand total of $7,400 was raised for the Wild Florida Scholarship Fund, benefitting local high school seniors in Osceola County.

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  • Through the generous support of visitors and the team at Wild Florida, a grand total of $7,400 was raised for the Wild Florida Scholarship Fund, benefitting local high school seniors in Osceola County.
  • Wild Florida's patrons showed incredible generosity, contributing to the Wild Florida Scholarship Fund to support local high school seniors pursuing higher education.
  • "We are thrilled with the overwhelming success of Gator Week and the incredible generosity shown by our visitors," said Sam Haught, Co-owner of Wild Florida.
  • Wild Florida extends its gratitude to all their fans who participated in Gator Week and contributed to the fund.

Moore named direct response agency of record for San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance

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Tuesday, June 27, 2023
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WASHINGTON, June 27, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Moore, a leading constituent experience management (CXM) company, is proud to announce they have been named the direct response agency of record for the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance. The partnership will be led by marketing strategists from CDR, a division of Moore, with SimioCloud by Moore as the technology infrastructure.

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  • WASHINGTON, June 27, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Moore , a leading constituent experience management (CXM) company, is proud to announce they have been named the direct response agency of record for the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance .
  • The partnership will be led by marketing strategists from CDR , a division of Moore, with SimioCloud by Moore as the technology infrastructure.
  • "Moore is the ideal partner to help us widen our national direct response donor and membership base through new technology and data," said Jeff Spitko, director of membership and direct response for San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance.
  • San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance is a national nonprofit conservation organization that operates two world-class parks — the San Diego Zoo and the San Diego Zoo Safari Park — and empowers people to connect with plants and animals, develop an appreciation for nature and contribute to the safeguarding of wildlife everywhere.

New Petition Filed to Free Fresno Zoo Elephants

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Thursday, February 16, 2023
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FRESNO, Calif., Feb. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Nonhuman Rights Project (NhRP) has filed a new habeas corpus petition in a California appellate court, demanding the right to liberty of three elephants held in captivity in the Fresno Chaffee Zoo.

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  • FRESNO, Calif., Feb. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Nonhuman Rights Project (NhRP) has filed a new habeas corpus petition in a California appellate court, demanding the right to liberty of three elephants held in captivity in the Fresno Chaffee Zoo.
  • "Amahle, Nolwazi, and Mabu's imprisonment by … the Fresno Zoo is unjust," the NhRP writes in its petition.
  • "Captive breeding programs help zoos' bottom lines, not elephants," said Jake Davis, the NhRP attorney arguing the elephants' case.
  • A Change.org petition calling for sanctuary for the Fresno elephants has gained over 30,000 signatures.

Endangered Mouse Raised by San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance Certified by GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ as Oldest Living Mouse in Human Care

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Wednesday, February 8, 2023
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SAN DIEGO, Feb. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance today received a GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ title for Oldest Living Mouse in Human Care recognizing "Pat," a Pacific pocket mouse fondly named after actor Sir Patrick Stewart. Pat was born July 14, 2013 at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park, in the first year of the organization's Pacific pocket mouse conservation breeding and reintroduction program. Today, he is 9 years and 209 days old. The GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS title is a win for all the tiny but mighty—and often overlooked—species around the world that play an important role in their ecosystems.

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  • Title Recognizes a 9-year-old Pacific Pocket Mouse, North America's Smallest Mouse Species
    SAN DIEGO, Feb. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance today received a GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ title for Oldest Living Mouse in Human Care recognizing "Pat," a Pacific pocket mouse fondly named after actor Sir Patrick Stewart.
  • Pat was born July 14, 2013 at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park, in the first year of the organization's Pacific pocket mouse conservation breeding and reintroduction program.
  • With the support from Orange County Parks, in 2016, San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance, the U.S.
  • Weighing about the same as three pennies, the endangered Pacific pocket mouse is the smallest mouse species in North America.