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Central Florida Zoo to receive 2009 Clean Air Award for “green” initiatives

ORLANDO, Fla. – (June 9, 2008) – The Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens looks a lot different these days. As you walk through the Zoo, you see a recycling bin next to each waste basket. You may see bikes lined up near the entrance and you can even find a place to recycle your Styrofoam. It’s all part of the Zoo’s efforts to become a greener organization.

The Central Florida Clean Air Team will present the 2009 Clean Air Award to the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens on Thursday, June 11, 2009 at 3:30 PM. The Zoo is being recognized for several of their recent environmental initiatives within the park such as switching to biodegradable dinnerware, converting to fossil fuel free horticulture zones and upgrading their recycling program to include the first community drop off location for the recycling of Styrofoam.

“The Zoo continues to be dedicated to the conservation of not only our animal residents but all of the valuable resources on the planet,” said Joe Montisano, CEO of the Zoo. “Our goal is use our platform of 240,000 guests a year to scream green and hopefully impact more of the community with a global message of conservation.”

The Clean Air Team, a volunteer group dedicated to improving air quality in Central Florida, is a partnership of METROPLAN ORLANDO, the region’s transportation planning agency. Each year, the Team presents a deserving business or organization in Orange, Osceola, or Seminole County with the Clean Air Award.

Judging is based on innovation and uniqueness; the direct or indirect effort to reduce emissions; providing a model for others to follow; and sustainability. Previous winners include Waterford Elementary School & Progress Energy Florida; Orange County Public Schools & Head Start; and the City of Altamonte Springs.

The event will include the announcement of the 2009 Clean Air Award winner, displays and presentations by Zoo staff and partners. Speakers include Clean Air Team Chairman John Parker and representatives from the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens. Guests are also invited to bring their Styrofoam to recycle!

WHAT: 10th Annual Clean Air Award Ceremony

WHEN: Thursday, June 11, 2009

3:30 pm – 4:00 pm

WHERE: Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens

3755 NW US Highway 17/92

Sanford, Florida 32771

The Central Florida Clean Air Team is a partnership of government, business organizations, and individuals all working together to improve air quality in our community. The group encourages everyone to do their part by developing and practicing clean air habits. The Team is a partnership of METROPLAN ORLANDO, the region’s transportation planning organization. For more information, visit www.cleanairteam.org or call 407.481.5672.

METROPLAN ORLANDO is the metropolitan transportation planning organization for Orange, Osceola and Seminole Counties. METROPLAN ORLANDO provides the forum for local elected officials and transportation experts to work together to improve transportation for Central Florida residents, businesses and visitors. For more information, visit www.metroplanorlando.com , or call 407.481.5672.

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May 27, 2009

Want to dine out and help the Zoo? Here’s how:

During the month of June, 2009, Cuba Libre will donate 20% of the food portion of dinner checks from patrons presenting vouchers designating a participating non-profit – and the Central Florida Zoo has been chosen. Through this effort, Cuba Libre hopes to support the Zoo making a positive difference in Central Florida and to introduce area residents to their award-winning Latin cuisine, service excellence, festive ambiance and lively entertainment.

Stop by the Zoo today to pick up your voucher today. Only one voucher is needed per party and reservations are recommended. You must present your voucher to the server.

Cuba Libre - New at Pointe Orlando, 9101 International Drive. For information or reservations call 407.226.160. Visit their website at www.cubalibrerestaurant.com.

04.23.09 l MEDIA NEWS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

LOOK UP!

ZOOm Air Adventures to open at the

Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens

NOW OPEN

The Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens is pleased to announce the grand opening of ZOOm Air Adventures at the Zoo. ZOOm Air Adventures is an aerial adventure course that will allow you to explore the tree tops from an animal’s perspective. Explore one or all of the three tree top courses available!

“This is an exciting addition to the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens,” said Joe Montisano CEO. “Families can “ZOOm” from tree to tree using rope bridges, zip lines, suspended disks and a variety of unique systems for this exciting addition to the Zoo. Guests will immerse themselves in the canopy of the forest, much like an animal would pass through the trees and view the world,” he went on to say.

This entertaining, yet educational adventure will allow nature lovers and challenge seekers alike an opportunity to enjoy the thrill of adventure in Central Florida. Participants must be 54” tall to take part in the course. Prices for ZOOm Air Adventures start at $20.00 for the Upland Course and $35 for the Upland and Rainforest Courses combined. There are also other combination packages to choose from including adding a day at the Zoo into your adventure. A kid’s course is also available with a height requirement of 36” up to 60 ” for $12.00.

For more information on ZOOm Air Adventures or the Zoo, call 407/323-4450 or visit the Central Florida Zoo’s Web site at centralfloridazoo.org. The Zoo is open daily from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens is located at 3755 NW Highway 17-92 at I-4 Exit 104 in Sanford along the shore of Lake Monroe.

Kid’s Jungle Course

Over 30 kid's games!

Must be over 36" and under 60" tall to participate

$12.00 + tax

ZOOm Air Upland Course Only:

Upland Course - Adult & Child (above 54 inches tall) $20.00 + tax

Upland Course & Rainforest Course $35.00 + tax

ZOOm Air Upland Course with Zoo Admission:

Upland Course plus Zoo Admission - Adult $28.95 + tax

Upland Course plus Zoo Admission - Child $25.95 + tax

Kids ages 3 to 11 years old and above 54 inches tall.

ZOOm Air Course Combo:

Upland Course, Rainforest Course plus Zoo Admission – Adult

$39.95 + tax

Upland course, Rainforest Course plus Zoo Admission - Child

$36.95 + tax - Kids ages 3 to 11 years old and above 54 inches tall

Athletic footwear required!

Watch for the Swamp Course to open soon!

ZOOm Air Adventures is an aerial adventure course that will allow you to explore the tree tops from an animal’s perspective. Explore one or all of the three tree top courses available! ZOOm Air Adventures is located at the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens and is open daily from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Call 407.323.4450 for information or 407.330.0767.

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O4.07.09 l MEDIA NEWS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

TEE OFF FOR TIGERS AT THE FIRST ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT FOR

THE CENTRAL FLORIDA ZOO & BOTANICAL GARDENS

On Friday, May 22, 2009, Grand Cypress Resort will be the setting for the first Tiger Tee-Off Golf Tournament sponsored by National City Bank. Golfers who participate will win the satisfaction of helping a local non-profit, the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens, a round of golf on the Jack Nicklaus Signature-designed course at the beautiful Grand Cypress Golf Club, great food and fun.

“Registration will begin at 7:30 a.m., and yes, furry friends will be on hand for our golfers to enjoy,” said Joe Montisano, CEO. A "shotgun start" will begin the tournament at 8:30 a.m. sharp and a light breakfast and full lunch will be provided. There will also be a silent auction and fun raffle prizes. “This is a great opportunity to network with friends and clients, or to just enjoy the day with your fellow employees,” Montisano went on to say.

There will be unlimited on-course beverages, many challenges to test your skills, and free range balls so you can loosen up before the tournament action begins. After tournament play and during the awards reception, the winners will be announced and prizes will be given away!

Registration fee of $125 (only $100 if you register before April 20) includes the greens fee for 18 holes of golf on the beautiful Grand Cypress Golf Club course, a cart, continental breakfast and buffet lunch. For an entry form and additional information about the tournament, call 407.323.4450 ext. 112. Early registration is through Monday April 20, 2009.

About the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens’ Get Your Wild On! Tiger Campaign is the first phase of an $11.5 million capital campaign, the first major campaign for the Zoo in over 10 years. The $3 million Tiger Outpost exhibit will bring in 4 critically endangered Sumatran tigers to the Central Florida area.

For more information contact: Tournament Information contact:

Shonna Green Linnette Padron-Boldig

Director, Marketing and PR Development Director

407.323.4450 ext. 115 407.323.4450 ext. 112

shonnag@centralfloridazoo.org linnetteb@centralfloridazoo.org

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Zoos and Aquariums Welcome Spring Visitors

Silver Spring, Maryland (March 24, 2009) – The Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) reminds people that visiting the zoo or aquarium is a fun and educational way to jump-start spring. Zoos and aquariums gear up to celebrate the new season with a myriad of events and activities for the whole family, including the largest combined Earth Day (April 22) celebration in North America – Party for the Planet™!

“AZA-accredited zoos and aquariums are affordable places for people of all ages to connect with wildlife and conservation,” said AZA President and CEO, Jim Maddy. “This is a fantastic time for everyone to go to a zoo, an aquarium, or both.”

Zoos and aquariums are must visits for your spring break ‘staycation.’ Spend your week off travelling the whole world by visiting animals that represent different regions of our planet. While you’re there, remember to sign-up for summer camp and consider becoming a zoo or aquarium member. Membership at your local zoo or aquarium will get you great benefits year-round and could save you money at many other favorite AZA-accredited zoos and aquariums. The Reciprocal Admissions Program allows you to enjoy free admission to participating AZA-accredited zoos and aquariums – whether you go to the next town over or to another state altogether.

There are lots of exciting new exhibits scheduled to debut in the next couple of months, and with spring always comes the excitement of baby animals. AZA-accredited zoos and aquariums participate in the Species Survival Plan (SSP) to ensure the survival of wildlife species, so every birth is significant.

For more information and to find a zoo or aquarium near you, go to www.aza.org/FindZooAquarium/.

Founded in 1924, the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the advancement of zoos and aquariums in the areas of conservation, education, science, and recreation. Look for the AZA logo whenever you visit a zoo or aquarium as your assurance that you are supporting an institution dedicated to providing excellent care for animals, a great experience for you, and a better future for all living things. With its more than 200 accredited members, the AZA is a leader in global wildlife conservation, and your link to helping animals in their native habitats. For more information, please visit www.aza.org.

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03.16.09 l MEDIA NEWS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

ROB PANEPINTO RECEIVES PRESTIGOUS BOARD MEMBER OF THE YEAR AWARD FROM THE CENTRAL FLORIDA ZOO & BOTANICAL GARDENS

During the annual meeting of the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens, Lena Wasserman, Board President, announced Rob Panepinto, Vice President of Connextions, Inc. as the recipient of the Board Member of the Year Award. This is the first time for Mr. Panepinto to receive this prestigious award.

The Board Member of the Year Award is presented to a board member for their outstanding service, over and beyond the typical service, to the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens.

“Rob is one of the Zoo’s biggest cheerleaders,” says Joe Montisano, Central Florida Zoo CEO. “Rob serves on our development committee which has been tasked with fundraising for our $3 million Tiger Outpost exhibit. He and his company have proven to be instrumental to this important endeavor. Rob not only speaks often about the Zoo to friends and associates, but also works with his company and organizations to which he belongs to bring the Zoo to life. For a relatively new board member, he is always there to help with Zoo ideas and fundraising efforts. Rob is a tremendous asset to our board and to the Zoo,” Montisano went on to say.

For more information on the Central Florida Zoo, you may call the Zoo at 407.323.4450 or visit the Zoo’s Web site at www.centralfloridazoo.org. If you would like to visit in-person, the Zoo is located at 3755 NW Hwy 17-92, Sanford (I-4, Exit 104).

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03.16.09 l MEDIA NEWS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens Announces Gift

from Wharton-Smith, Inc.

The Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens announced today a $100,000 contribution for the Get Your Wild On! Capital Campaign from Wharton-Smith, Inc. specifically for the Tiger Outpost exhibit.

“I have said this before, the Zoo has an incredible partner in Wharton-Smith, Inc” said Joe Montisano, CEO. The Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens would not be where it is today without the help and support of corporations such as Wharton-Smith, Inc. With their support, we can build the next phase of our Master Plan and continue to serve as the cornerstone of Seminole County amenities and an important community resource for all ages.”

“Wharton-Smith is proud to be a part of the new Tiger Outpost project for the Central Florida Zoo,” said Ron Davoli, President / CEO of Wharton-Smith, Inc. “Our firm has been a community partner with the Zoo for more than 15 years, and we are pleased to be able to contribute to the conservation of these regal animals.”

The Get Your Wild On! Tiger Campaign is the first phase of an $11.5 million capital campaign, the first major campaign for the Zoo in over 10 years. The $3 million Tiger Outpost exhibit will bring in 4 critically endangered Sumatran tigers to the Central Florida area. For more information on the Central Florida Zoo’s Get Your Wild On! Campaign contact 407.323.4450 ext. 112.

About Wharton-Smith, Inc.: Celebrating 25 years, Wharton-Smith, Inc. is headquartered in the Orlando area with offices in Tampa and Palm City. Wharton-Smith, Inc. is a General Contractor specializing in Commercial, Environmental, Educational, International/Entertainment, and Industrial construction. For information, contact (407) 321-8410.

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3/6/2009

Op-Ed from Jim Maddy, President and CEO, Association of Zoos and Aquariums

A Shovel-Ready Tradition

An old African proverb says, “when two elephants fight, it is the grass that gets trampled.” The newly-signed stimulus law trampled zoos and aquariums with one little-noticed provision, which prevents “any casinos or other gambling establishment, aquarium, zoo, golf course or swimming pool” from receiving stimulus funding to create jobs. Others can speak for themselves, but the notion that zoos and aquariums belong on this list is wrong.

Many of America’s finest zoological institutions were built with federal infrastructure and jobs programs. When President Roosevelt looked to put people back to work 75 years ago and since that time, the federal government has helped to establish a network of public institutions that the American people still enjoy today. From the Work Projects Administration (WPA) to the Comprehensive Employment and Training Act (CETA), zoos and aquariums have always been worthy of federal jobs investments.

All across America, zoos and aquariums are ready to put people to work, building education centers, and habitats for some of the most threatened and endangered animals on the planet. How is a job building a polar bear habitat any less stimulative than a job pouring concrete for a sidewalk? How is a job saving coral reefs any less important than a job building a car? People need jobs.

Will it not be important to save endangered species in the ark of zoos and aquariums? I suspect critics haven’t visited a zoo or aquarium lately. If you haven’t been in 25 years, you’ve missed an awful lot. These institutions have transformed themselves into centers of scientific excellence and leaders in environmental education.

Zoos and aquariums have tremendous public benefit. A just-released National Research Council report found “abundant evidence that these programs and settings, contribute to people's knowledge and interest in science” and that they can “significantly improve outcomes for individuals from groups that are historically underrepresented in science.”

In addition, when analysts calculate the nation’s most livable cities, the presence of an accredited zoo or aquarium is one of the factors used. Most importantly, when children and families from all walks of life want to connect with nature, it often happens at the zoo or aquarium.

Even if conservation or the quality of life for American families are secondary concerns to the critics who think zoos and aquariums are undeserving, all they have to do is look to places like Tampa and Baltimore and Long Beach and Atlanta to see that aquariums are anchors for tourism and economic development.

Accredited zoos and aquariums generate $8.4 billion in economic activity and support more than 100,000 jobs. These are relatively modest figures in the context of the larger economy. Building schools, roads, and bridges may create jobs on a larger scale, but we’re going to need all the help we can get to create the millions of jobs that Americans need.

Congress and the President should follow the tradition of President Roosevelt and the WPA, who left us a legacy of great zoological institutions across America. Many of those depression-era buildings still stand today. Why not erect green buildings alongside, to build on this legacy of conservation.

In the rush to pass the stimulus legislation, accredited zoos and aquariums got trampled, but it’s not too late to correct a mistake. We’re ready to pick ourselves up, dust ourselves off and put people to work. Most of all, we are ready to stand up to the public scrutiny and the common-sense test that should be applied to any federal stimulus project: Does it put people to work right away? And, will the project produce lasting public benefit? Zoos and aquariums met that test 75 years ago and they meet that test today.

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03.03.09 l NOTICE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Join the Central Florida Zoo's Teen Team and Watershed Action Volunteers For Lake Monroe Clean-Up

Join the Zoo’s Teen Team and Watershed Action Volunteers of Seminole County on March 14th from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm for a clean up along Lake Monroe. Meet at the Rainforest Pavilion just near the Zoo’s entrance. Water will be provided. For your safety, please wear closed toed shoes and dress appropriately for outdoor activities. Parental supervision is required for children under the age of 16.

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2/19/2009

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FROM THE

ASSOCIATION OF ZOOS AND AQUARIUMS:

Why Wild Animals Don't Make Good Pets

Exotic creatures like chimpanzees, pythons, kinkajous and scarlet macaws have captured the hearts of animal-lovers looking for companions; but keeping exotic animals as pets can come with hidden costs – both for people and animals. Wild animals have lived for thousands of years without the direct influence of humans. They are adapted for survival in complex, wild environments. They are not well adapted to living with humans or in a house.

What's wrong with having a wild animal as a pet?

You can't provide the right home for them.
Wild animals have complex behavioral, social, nutritional and psychological needs. Most people cannot meet the needs of wild animals kept as pets. Wild animals need to be with members of their own species.
Apes are a special concern.
Apes, including chimpanzees, gorillas, bonobos, orangutans, and gibbons, are intelligent, sensitive, and highly social animals. As our closest living relatives, they are fascinating, and ape infants are appealing. These attributes make apes popular as performers in commercial entertainment, advertising programs and, sometimes, pets. But this popularity and attractiveness masks the often cruel and dangerous practices commonly required for making apes compliant in such appearances. When kept as pets, apes can unexpectedly cause severe injury when natural instincts trigger fear, aggression, or other powerful responses. (see: http://www.aza.org/AboutAZA/presentanimalspolicy/ )
Taking them from the wild can endanger the species.
Parrots are the world's most endangered family of birds due to devastation from the international pet trade. The enormous global demand for these and other exotic pets is fueling the illegal capture and trade of millions of birds, mammals and reptiles annually, most of which die while being captured or transported.
You could get hurt.
Keeping wild animals as pets can be dangerous. Many can bite, scratch, and attack an owner, children, or guests. Animal owners can be legally responsible for any damage, injuries or illnesses caused by animals they maintain. Finding new homes for large, hard-to-handle animals can be difficult, if not impossible, particularly since most zoos are unable to accept them.
You could get sick.
Wild animals can carry diseases dangerous or fatal to humans. Diseases include rabies, distemper, herpes viruses, salmonella, polio, tuberculosis, Rocky Mountain spotted fever and bubonic plague. Wild animals also harbor parasites, such as intestinal worms and protozoa.
It would probably be illegal.
Many state, county and city ordinances prohibit the ownership of wild animals as pets.

What types of animals do make good pets?

Dogs, domestic cats, guinea pigs, domestic rats and mice, domestic gerbils, common hamsters, domestic rabbits, domestic chinchillas.
Interesting insects like African millipedes or Hissing cockroaches.
Responsibly captive-bred parakeets, canaries, cockatiels, doves, and pigeons.
Responsibly captive-bred reptiles and amphibians such as red-footed tortoises, lizards (bearded dragons, leopard geckos), snakes (corn snakes, king snakes, ball pythons) and frogs (White's tree frog, ornate horned frog, fire-bellied toad, red-eyed tree frog).
Tropical fish that are captive-raised or collected from sustainable wild populations make good pets. Look for certification of sustainability from the Marine Aquarium Council when you buy tropical fish for your home aquarium.

Visit a shelter

Millions of dogs and cats are destroyed each year because they don't have homes. Shelter directories such as PetFinder are excellent places to find adoptable animals near you.

Founded in 1924, the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to the advancement of zoos and aquariums in the areas of conservation, education, science, and recreation. Look for the AZA logo whenever you visit a zoo or aquarium as your assurance that you are supporting an institution dedicated to providing excellent care for animals, a great experience for you, and a better future for all living things. With its more than 200 accredited members, the AZA is a leader in global wildlife conservation, and your link to helping animals in their native habitats.

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02.09.09 l MEDIA NEWS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CENTRAL FLORIDA ZOO & BOTANICAL GARDENS RECEIVES GIFT

FROM ZAMO CHARITABLE TRUST

The Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens announced today that the Stanley J. Zamo andMildred L. Zamo Charitable Trust awarded the Zoo $12,500 for the "Tiger Outpost" exhibit.

“The Zamo foundation is committed and devoted to the care of animals, both domesticated and wildlife, says Joe Montisano, CEO. The donation from the Zamo Charitable Trust will enhance the efforts at the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens and our Get Your Wild On! Tiger Campaign. We are thrilled that the trustees of the Stanley J. Zamo and Mildred L. Zamo Charitable Trust thought of the Zoo.”

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01.26.09 l MEDIA NEWS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

ANNUAL RIDE PASS OFFERED AT ZOO

DISCOUNT IN FEBRUARY!!

For the first time in Zoo history, guests can purchase an Annual Ride Pass for the Central Florida Zoo’s Little Florida Coast Line Train and Animal Carousel.

As a kickoff to this exciting addition to the Zoo, during February the Zoo will offer a discount to purchase the ride passes. For the month of February, members of the Central Florida Zoo can purchase an Annual Ride Pass for $25 and non-members $35. Beginning March 1, however, the Annual Ride Pass will increase to $35 for members and $45 for non-members. The Ride Pass allows two adults and up to six children in their household unlimited rides on the Little Florida Coast Line Train and Animal Carousel.

“We purchased the train last month and are pleased that we are able to offer local residents a chance to ride the train and carousel,” says Joe Montisano, CEO. “Kids absolutely love the train and carousel and parents tell me all the time that they can’t leave the Zoo without taking a ride.”

For more information on the Zoo, its programs, membership or ride pass, contact the Zoo at 407.323.4450 ext. 100. The Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens is located at 3755 NW Hwy 17-92 (I-4, Exit 104) in Sanford along the shore of Lake Monroe. The Zoo is open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas Day.

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11.25.08 l MEDIA NEWS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Central Florida Zoo Receives $10,000 Donation from National City

The Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens announced today that it received a $10,000 donation from the National City - Harbor Foundation. The donation will help fund Phase I of the Zoo's $11.5 million "Get Your Wild On" Capital Campaign by supporting the "Tiger Outpost" exhibit.

“The donation from National City enables the Central Florida Zoo to bring the critically endangered Sumatran tiger to the Zoo. Sumatran tigers are on the brink of extinction with only 300 tigers remaining in Sumatra. With so few left in the wild today, zoos will be the only place to see these tigers in the very near future” said Joe Montisano, CEO of the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens. “The Association of Zoos and Aquariums is deeply concerned about the fate of tigers in the wild. Ultimately, this will allow the Zoo be a major part of the effort to exhibit and hopefully breed this species to help save it from extinction.”

“We are thrilled that National City has donated to the development of a new exhibit for our Zoo. We greatly appreciate their vision and philanthropic support of the Zoo. Their gift will provide a significant boost in our fundraising efforts,” Montisano went on to say.

The Central Florida Zoo is dedicated to the conservation of wildlife and to engaging and educating our guests by sharing knowledge and celebrating our natural world. The Zoo is committed to excel as a dynamic regional resource providing a unique interactive experience with the natural world.

“We are proud to support the construction of the new Tiger Outpost at the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens and their mission to provide environmental education for both children and adults living in or visiting Central Florida,” said Hal Roberts, market president of the Central/Northeast Region.

The donation is part of National City’s ongoing efforts to be a contributing member of the community. National City has designated a charitable fund of $2 million to be used and administered exclusively in Central and Northeast Florida.

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The Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens is a 116-acre private, nonprofit organization dedicated to the conservation of wildlife and to engaging and educating our guests by sharing knowledge and celebrating our natural world.

3755 NW Highway 17-92, Sanford, FL 32771 407-323-4450 www.centralfloridazoo.org