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A boy with tiger-resembling makeup is pictured at Zoo Negara, the national zoo of Malaysia, in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on July 29, 2023. (Photo by Chong Voon Chung/Xinhua)
Shanghai Disney Resort highlighted on Monday its ongoing efforts to support wild Amur tiger conservation and preserve biodiversity in recognition of the 14th annual Global Tiger Day.
Global Tiger Day aims to raise awareness of the threats facing wild tiger populations and their habitats worldwide. In China, the Amur tiger subspecies is listed as endangered on the IUCN Red List due to habitat loss and fragmentation.
Many classic Disney stories draw inspiration from wildlife, so caring for animals and promoting conservation has long been a core value, said Murray King, vice-president of Public Affairs and Communications at Shanghai Disney Resort.
"We're dedicated to taking tangible actions through collaborations with nonprofits to protect species, enhance biodiversity, and nurture the next generation of conservation stewards," he added.
Since 2018, Shanghai Disney Resort has partnered with the World Wide Fund For Nature Beijing Representative Office to support its Amur tiger conservation programs to help raise public awareness and make contributions to protecting wild Amur tigers and their habitats in Northeast China.
A key initiative is the annual Amur tiger habitat ranger competition, which encourages rangers to enhance their monitoring and protection skills. This year, Shanghai Disney Resort invited the 6th and 7th competition champions and their families to visit Disneyland, and had the rangers leading Mickey's Storybook Express parade alongside Tigger, a cartoon character from Winnie-the-Pooh stories.
The tiger habitat rangers also shared stories about their work at the Shanghai Library on Sunday, allowing students and parents to learn about wildlife conservation firsthand.
In addition to its Amur tiger initiatives, Shanghai Disney Resort raises environmental awareness through numerous programs and experiences, including "ourHOME" Nature Conservation Forum, monthly bird-watching events at Wishing Star Park, coastal cleanup efforts protecting shorebird habitats, and youth education initiatives cultivating environmental stewardship.
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