The DWCF was established in 1995 on Earth Day (April 22) and to date has contributed more than $20 million to

conservation efforts worldwide.

The Fund helps scientists and communities worldwide study

animals and their habitats, working with qualified and respected

nonprofit organizations on community conservation, education,

science and environmental policies.

In 2012: DWCF—and Disney guests—supported 80 projects

with annual grant funding of more than $1.8 million to nonprofit

organizations working in 40 countries.

The DWCF is supported by guest contributions at various

merchandise locations throughout Disney Parks and Resorts, as well

as aboard Disney Cruise Line. Click here for a complete list of

contribution locations.

Other funding comes from select “pressed penny” machines,

park fountains, Animal Kingdom merchandise initiatives, and from

special guest programs at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, Disney’s

Animal Kingdom Lodge, The Seas with Nemo and Friends, and

Castaway Cay.

100 percent of every dollar goes directly to the projects. The

Walt Disney Company additionally matches all guest contributions

to the DWCF and covers all overhead costs associated with the Fund.

Projects are reviewed and evaluated by Disney’s Animals,

Science, and Environment staff, which includes scientists, animal

keepers, educators, and curators, to ensure the funds will truly make

a difference for wildlife.

Emergency funds are also set aside annually to respond to wildlife and wild places in crisis, such as communities and

animals affected by natural disasters and oil spills. In partnership with Disney’s Friends for Change and iTunes,

DWCF has directed more than $1 million in proceeds from anthems such as “Make a Wave” and “We Can Change the

World” to provide urgent conservation support to meet the many challenges the planet is facing.

Together with Disneynature, DWCF planted nearly 3 million trees and protected more than 40,000 acres of coral reef

with The Nature Conservancy, protected 65,000 acres of savanna with the African Wildlife Foundation, and

established protected areas for chimpanzees, educated the next generation, and cared for orphaned chimpanzees with

the Jane Goodall Institute.

For more information on the Disney Worldwide Conservation Fund visit www.disney.com/conservation.

DWCF and The Walt Disney Company

Foundation have contributed more than:

$5.6 million to protect

birds

$2 million to conserve

primates

$1.4 million to study lions, tigers, leopards, and

other cats

$1.2 million to research

and protect elephants

$1.1 million to conserve

sea turtles

$1 million to protect

rhinos

DISNEY WORLDWIDE CONSERVATION FUND

Protecting the wonder of nature

$20 million 315+ nonprofit organizations

112 countries