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"Working with SeaWorld, Busch Gardens and Discovery Cove brings value to all sides of the partnership." |
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Partnership activities: In partnership with National Wildlife Federation® (NWF), SeaWorld, Busch Gardens and Discovery Cove are building demonstration Backyard Wildlife HabitatTM (BWH) sites in each park to teach visitors how they can enjoy – and protect – wildlife at home. The sites will demonstrate a variety of ways visitors can provide the four
elements vital to wildlife survival – food, water, shelter and places to raise young – in their own
backyards. Park guests will also see how native plants thrive, requiring less water and overall care than non-natives while supplying local wildlife with the best food sources. In 1998, SeaWorld San Diego became the first park to certify its site and served as inspiration for Anheuser-Busch to involve all of the Adventure Parks. The site at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay recently opened and includes features such as a butterfly garden, tool shed, gazebo, pond, patio setting and even a white picket fence. Construction of new sites will begin this year at SeaWorld and Discovery Cove locations in Orlando, with other Adventure Parks following close behind.
When Anheuser-Busch began supporting the BWH program in 2003, it had just celebrated its 30th
anniversary and had certified more than 30,000 sites. In the two years since then, the program has enjoyed tremendous growth, and in April 2005, NWF officially certified Busch Gardens Tampa Bay as the 50,000th Backyard Wildlife Habitat site. This successful program is restoring wildlife habitat across America – one backyard at a time.
Partner perspective: “Habitat restoration is critical
for wildlife in urban and suburban settings,” says Linda
Ingersoll, NWF’s senior director for brand loyalty.
“Anheuser-Busch and National Wildlife Federation give
hope to the future of wildlife by showing individuals that
simple actions – like gardening – can make a difference.”
Anyone with a backyard, schoolyard or courtyard can
participate in these programs to help protect wildlife in
their community. Visit www.nwf.org/bwh to learn how to
make your backyard a haven for local wildlife. |
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