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Follow on Google News | Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens aims to raise $300,000 by June 30 for COVID-19 recoveryZoo still needs help reaching $2.5 million goal after spring closure
By: Central Florida Zoo and Botanical Gardens The Zoo recently celebrated a milestone in its No Zoo Without You sustainability campaign, but it still needs help. With incredible support from the community, the Zoo is proud to announce today that it has raised more than $2 million of its $2.5 million goal. Now, the sustainability effort has entered its final push: to raise $300,000 by June 30 and finish the campaign. To combat the spread of COVID-19, the Zoo closed in March for eight weeks, right during its busiest season. During the closure, it amassed a huge—and growing—deficit. After the closure, the Zoo launched the sustainability campaign in an effort to keep the doors open for the community institution. "Laying off staff and finding new homes for the animals was never an option for us at the Central Florida Zoo," said Dino Ferri, the Zoo's CEO. "We could not be more thankful for the organizations, entities and individuals who have rallied around us and helped us keep the Central Florida Zoo open for our community." Ferri specifically thanked the Seminole County Board of Commissioners, Seminole County Tourism Development Council and the City of Sanford. He added that community support is vital to the Zoo's future. Those who wish to help the Zoo have several options:
For more information about the Central Florida Zoo, visit www.centralfloridazoo.org. About the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens The Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens is home to over 350 animals in Sanford, Florida. As a not-for-profit organization, it is a leader in conservation, providing experiences that excite and inspire adults and children to learn and act on behalf of wildlife. More information is available at www.centralfloridazoo.org. End
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