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Summary of Description:
The Denver Zoo’s Wildlife Emergency Fund has raised and distributed $50,000 to three Ukrainian zoos impacted by Russia’s war thanks to over 865 individual donations. The funds will help care for the animals under extremely dangerous and difficult conditions. The Denver Zoo will continue accepting donations to send more funds to these potential and other impacted zoos shortly. The Ukrainians of Colorado helped build connections with the zoos and facilitated the direct transfer of funds.
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Denver Zoo Raises $50,000 for Ukrainian Zoos Affected by War.
In a heartwarming display of generosity, Denver Zoo has raised $50,000 to aid zoos in Ukraine impacted by Russia’s war. Over 865 individual donations have poured in since the Wildlife Emergency Fund was launched in March. The funds will be distributed to three Ukrainian zoos: Kyiv Zoo, Cherkasy Zoo, and Odesa Zoo, to enable them to care for their animals despite the extremely dangerous and difficult conditions they are facing.
Denver Zoo’s community has shown an outpouring of support, and the organization has expressed its gratitude to everyone who has donated so far. The Ukrainians of Colorado played a pivotal role in helping Denver Zoo build connections with zoo leaders in Ukraine and facilitate the transfer of funds directly to the organizations.
Kyiv Zoo Director Kyrylo Tarantino expressed his gratitude in a heartwarming message to the Denver Zoo community. He spoke of the positive impact the funds would have on the care of their animals and thanked the donors for their generosity.
The Wildlife Emergency Fund is still accepting donations, and Denver Zoo intends to send more funds to those impacted zoos shortly. The initiative has provided hope and support to Ukrainian zoos facing dire circumstances.
Conclusion
Denver Zoo’s Wildlife Emergency Fund and the outpouring of support for Ukrainian zoos demonstrate the power of community and generosity in times of crisis. The $50,000 raised will significantly impact the care of animals affected by war. It is a heartwarming display of humanity and kindness, which is much needed in these times of crisis. Please consider supporting the Wildlife Emergency Fund and joining this noble cause.
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Source Description
Back in March, we launched a Wildlife Emergency Fund to assist the zoos in Ukraine that Russia’s war has impacted. Thanks to the generosity of over 865 individual donations, we have raised and distributed $50,000 to three Ukrainian zoos; Kyiv Zoo, Cherkasy Zoo, and Odesa Zoo. These funds will help our colleagues care for their animals under extremely dangerous and difficult conditions.
Thank you to everyone who has donated so far and for the outpouring of support our community has shown for our friends in Ukraine. We also want to thank our partners at Ukrainians of Colorado, who helped build connections with zoo leaders in Ukraine and facilitated the direct transfer of funds to those organizations.
Watch Kyiv Zoo Director Kyrylo Trantin’s message to the Denver Zoo community below, and please consider donating to our Wildlife Emergency Fund. We continue to accept donations and plan to send more funds to those—and potentially other—zoos soon.
