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SARASOTA JUNGLE GARDENS

Spirit of Giving - December 2022

GIVING BACK, educating the community and fostering a safe, welcoming, healthy environment for animals have long served as the core of our work here at Sarasota Jungle Gardens. We are honored to have been a staple in Sarasota since our founding in 1939, and we continue to set our sights on remaining at the forefront of inspiring appreciation for nature through conservation. Recently, we have launched our new non-profit, Sarasota Jungle Conservation & Education, Inc., whose mission is to educate generations of learners while investing in conservation efforts for the crocodilian and migratory bird populations both locally and worldwide. Our team is also constantly updating our educational programs and sharing our passion for many Florida native and exotic animals, bringing joy, wonder and appreciation to our community. Children love our summer zoo camp program, which teaches and inspires students to appreciate the natural world around them with hands-on experiences. We make conservation come to life through both onsite and community animal interactions and presentations. We also provide permanent homes to animals that are not suited to be released to live out their natural lives comfortably and with care. Giving back will always be an important part of what we do. Annually, we donate hundreds of admission tickets and hours of presentations to local elementary schools, and we proudly host several families from the charitable organizations of "Make A Wish" and Autism Speaks. We also donate to organizations who support foster families throughout our local community.

Our WishList:

Replace our iconic "Turn Here" sign and the many lost plant and tree specimens destroyed by Hurricanes Ian and Irma.

Continue to introduce new variety to our animal collection for increased educational purposes.

Invest in state-of-the-art technologies to improve customer experience both in person and online.

Introduce more flamingos to our aging flock for breeding and conservation.

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