Every year the Disney Wildlife Conservation Fund (DWCF) awards emergency financial support to organizations in times of crisis. In February, the DWCF awarded $11,500 to three organizations that aid rhinos, birds, and gorillas respectively: The Lewa Wildlife Conservancy, Southern African Foundation for the Conservation of Coastal Birds, and the Pan African Sanctuary Alliance. Disney’s fund helps ensure that these organizations maintain a team of trained professionals who will continue the important work of monitoring and protecting endangered animals. Since the Rapid Response Program’s inception in 1998, more than 80 projects have been awarded emergency funding. read more »

Just a heads up to everyone. There's a great little place to go for great reptiles, good advice, and fair prices. Swing by Tarpit Reptiles owned and operated by Dan Turner. He's a really nice guy who knows what he's talking about.

He's all about the animals which is great, but if you're like me you may have trouble finding him even with good directions. Here's the lowdown. About .5 miles south of Sarno Rd. on Wickham Rd. in Melbourne, FL there's a new shopping center strip. The most notable store you'll see is an eBay store. Turn in there and drive around to the back of the building, you'll see lots of storefronts you never even knew were there.

I said that he should get a sign but he said that word of mouth is his best advertising (and signage is expensive, he's passing the savings along to you). So I'm doing my part to help spread the word.

You can get a sense of what you'll find there at his website which you can find here. But it's much better to go and browse! read more »