Helping Wildlife Through Our Emergency Fund

A black rhino

Our Zoo also provided an emergency grant to Mkomazi National Park, which protects black rhinos! (Photo courtesy of Mkomazi National Park).

Wildlife Emergency Fund Helps Nonprofits Combat Threats to Wildlife

Through your support, our Wildlife Emergency Fund is able to help wildlife throughout the world. This fund was recently able to help two nonprofits address dire threats to the wildlife they serve.

Southern African Foundation for the Conservation of Coastal Birds (SANCCOB)

While our Zoo continued to monitor and guard against avian flu this fall, we sent funds to the Southern African Foundation for the Conservation of Coastal Birds (SANCCOB) to deal with an outbreak amongst the African penguins undergoing rehabilitation at their seabird hospital in Cape Town.

The outbreak set in motion a quarantine state and strict biosecurity measures. The organization faced many challenges since then, including having to close their doors to the public. However, after vigorous PCR testing and negative results, the seabirds are able to be released back into their natural ranges! They have also demobilized their off-site quarantine facility.

Mkomazi National Park

Our Zoo also provided an emergency grant to Mkomazi National Park. This park is the home of black rhinos among other species. Tourists are able to watch rhinos at close range since the park has installed an electric fence in two areas where the black rhinos are, this protects them from poachers and predators.

When one of their fence energizers was damaged due to a natural disaster, they applied to the Zoo’s emergency grant to get a replacement.

Our WEF is made possible through the sale of collectible animal buttons, which are created by our volunteers and sold throughout the Zoo. We encourage you to make your own donation to one of these organizations or collect our animal buttons so we can help even more animals in need!


Brevard Zoo is an independent, not-for-profit organization that receives no recurring government funding for our operating costs. Your generous support enables us to continue to serve our community and continue our vital animal wellness, education and conservation programs.

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Introduction

Wildlife plays a crucial role in balancing the ecosystem. However, with the impact of climate change and human activities, many species are struggling to survive. This is why it is important to have emergency funds for wildlife. These funds provide essential financial support to rescue, rehabilitate, and care for sick or injured animals.

How Emergency Funds Help

Emergency funds for wildlife offer a lifeline to animals in trouble. They provide immediate resources to those dedicated to rescuing animals in distress. These funds help wildlife in various ways such as providing money for medical care, equipment, and resources for emergency transportation. Wildlife emergency funds also help prevent the spread of diseases and provide education programs to teach humans how to peacefully coexist with wildlife.

Who Benefits from Wildlife Emergency Funds?

Animals of all kinds are beneficiaries of emergency funds, including mammals, birds, reptiles, insects, and fish. However, some species may receive more help than others- for example, endangered species such as gorillas, species with declining populations such as sea turtles or rhinos, or species who interact with humans who could potentially harm them. Emergency funds also support rescue and rehabilitation centers so that they can save animals that are critically endangered, sick, or injured. Donations from the emergency funds can provide treatment, medication, surgical procedures, or any other form of intervention necessary to bring the injured animals back to health.

How to Contribute to Wildlife Emergency Funds

Whether you’re an individual or a company, you can contribute to wildlife emergency funds in several ways. Here are some examples:

1. Donating cash- You can choose to donate a lump sum of money that will go directly towards funding wildlife emergency services.

2. Recurring donations- If you want to make a long-term commitment, you can donate a set amount every month or year.

3. Donation drives- You can organize a donation drive to raise awareness about wildlife emergency funds by asking people to donate items such as food, toys, or equipment to help wildlife centers.

4. Volunteering- You can also volunteer your time to work directly with a wildlife emergency fund. This not only helps the animals in need but also provides a great learning opportunity to understand wildlife and help spread awareness.

Conclusion

Wildlife emergency funds are crucial in helping protect our planet’s animals. Providing financial support to wildlife rescue and emergency services can rescue injured or sick animals, and prevent human activities from further endangering species. With more support from individuals and corporations, we can ensure a safer and more sustainable world for all creatures. Start helping today by donating, volunteering or spreading the word about the importance of wildlife emergency funding.

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