Givskud Zoo Nature Fund
Around the world, habitats for animals are shrinking, many species have already disappeared, and many others are endangered. Therefore, there is a need to take action if these species are to be preserved. The Givskud Zoo Nature Fund aims to support conservation projects around the world. The fund is administered by GIVSKUD ZOO - ZOOTOPIA, and all contributions go directly to conservation efforts.
What the fund supports
The fund supports projects that work to protect animals in their natural habitats, land acquisition and protection, research for conservation purposes, and education.
Funding for the fund
For every ticket or annual pass purchased at GIVSKUD ZOO - ZOOTOPIA, 10 kroner goes to the Givskud Zoo Nature Fund. Therefore, all ticket buyers support this good cause. In addition, the fund receives funds for distribution through approved fundraising efforts, sales of special products, and experiences in the park.
Givskud Zoo Nature Fund awards support three times a year – January, April, and October.
Examples of supported projects
The Nature Fund supports research and conservation of lowland tapirs and their habitats in Brazil. Here, the tapir is threatened due to hunting and destruction of natural habitats. By conserving the tapir, large natural areas are also preserved, thus benefiting many other animal species.
Givskud Zoo Nature Fund supports a rescue center in Cameroon. It's the Limbe Wildlife Center, located on the west coast. The center takes care of orphaned primates and other animals that are confiscated each year in connection with the extensive bushmeat trade. The center houses gorillas, chimpanzees, drills, mandrills, as well as a large number of smaller monkeys, birds, and reptiles. Limbe Wildlife Center has employed a teacher, whose salary is paid by Givskud Zoo Nature Fund. His name is Glenn, and he teaches sustainable exploitation and conservation of the rainforest and its incredible animals to several thousand children every year.
www.limbewildlife.org
Every year, the European Association of Zoos and Aquariums (EAZA) conducts a campaign aimed at protecting a species or a specific area in the world. GIVSKUD ZOO - ZOOTOPIA participates in these campaigns every year. In addition to the money donated by guests at GIVSKUD ZOO - ZOOTOPIA for the campaign, the nature fund also contributes a larger amount. Since a large portion of the European zoos does the same, the result is that EAZA can annually allocate nearly three million Danish kroner to important conservation efforts around the world.
You can support Givskud Zoo Naturfond
You can submit your contribution to Givskud Zoo Naturfond directly by transferring funds to the foundation's bank account.
Account: Naturfondskonto Givskud Zoo
Reg. no.: 7030
Account no.: 023791-7
IBAN: DK4570300000237917
BIC/SWIFT: SYBKDK22
All contributions go directly to various conservation projects in vulnerable nature areas.
Thank you.