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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:
Discovery Cove, SeaWorld and Busch Gardens support Conservation International's (CI) work in Brazil's Cerrado and Pantanal regions - both under increasing threat from development and agricultural demands. Home to some of South America's most rare and endangered species, including the giant anteater, hyacinth macaw, giant otter, and jaguar, the Cerrado is prime habitat for more then 800 species of birds. Recently, two aviculturists from Sea World (Karen Swann) and Discovery Cove (Courtney Harris) joined with CI to assist bird rehabilitation and release efforts. Of particular importance was the work conducted on behalf of the blue-fronted Amazon parrots, whose populations have been severely depleted due to the pet trade. Research was funded by the Anheuser-Busch Adventure Parks to gather data on whether the released parrots dispersed and assimilated back into wild populations. It is hoped that the birds will eventually add to the gene pool by reproducing.
Partner Perspective:
"Working with SeaWorld, Busch Gardens and Discovery Cove brings value to all sides of the partnership," said CI's Roberto Cavalcanti, Vice President for Brazil. "Our conservation programs and experts in the field benefit from the Anheuser-Busch Adventure Parks' much-needed financial support and hands-on animal care expertise. The staff from Sea World and Discovery Cove, who have contributed to our field programs, then share important conservation messages with the guests they interact with everyday at the parks. "That's what it's all about." |
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