In an era when some people are critical of zoos and aquariums, educators demonstrate their value. They can make an enormous impact on their visitors’ experience and ongoing love for zoological facilities.

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We respect educators’ deep knowledge of the species they showcase, and their enthusiasm for sharing it.

If you’d like to help before this round of fund distribution closes, please contribute by November 12, 2025. Recovery isn’t linear—it takes time, coordination, and compassion. Together, we can bring hope, help, and healing to Jamaica. 💚🖤💛

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100% of funds raised are being distributed to facilities housing non-domesticated animals impacted by the hurricane to ensure they are sent where they are most needed.

Recovery funds are now being disbursed to impacted facilities as supply challenges evolve. After disasters like this, financial support is the most critical lifeline as it reaches people and animals quickly where help is needed most.

At ZDR3, compassion and action go hand in hand. We’re monitoring zoological and sanctuary facility needs, staying engaged in collaborative calls to strengthen situational awareness, and assisting remotely with recovery coordination and resource support.

We will share more about recovery efforts as assessments are conducted and needs better identified. Our thoughts are with everyone affected by this hurricane.

We are Stronger Together

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ZDR3 will continue accepting funds and distributing 100% of funds collected through partners that have working relationships with facilities housing non-domesticated animals impacted by the hurricane to ensure they are distributed where they are most needed.

Fort Worth Zoo staff have been in contact with the Hope Zoo in Kingston. Hurricane Melissa left them without power, & their generator has failed. But the animals & personnel have been reported safe.
The crocodile sanctuary in eastern Jamaica also reported that all animals & people are safe.

Our thoughts are with everyone in Jamaica as they brace for Hurricane Melissa. 💛

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Collaborative efforts are underway to organize financial support for impacted zoological facilities. ZDR3 will be accepting funds & distributing 100% of funds collected through ZDR3 Network members that have working relationships or partnerships with organizations impacted by the hurricane.

Our thoughts are with everyone in Jamaica as they brace for Hurricane Melissa. 💛

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