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| Dear John, |
I want to reach out to you personally about three illegally trafficked spider monkey babies. We’ve been sharing their touching story for the past few days.
Smuggled into the United States, the monkeys were just a few weeks old and in poor condition. They were shivering in fright—until our wildlife care team brought them to the San Diego Zoo Safari Park for medical aid and attention.
John, unfortunately this is not an isolated incident. Wildlife trafficking is increasing, and Southern California is an epicenter for the criminal wildlife trade. San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance is on the front lines and needs to be prepared when these emergencies arise.
Providing specialized care for the monkeys—and for other confiscated wildlife—is absolutely crucial. That’s why we desperately need you by our side, so as more and more trafficked wildlife comes into the U.S., we’ll be ready. Please help us help them.
Yours in conservation, |
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Jeff Spitko
Director of Membership |
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| Dear John, |
Yesterday, we reached out with an urgent need to help us care for three baby spider monkeys that were illegally smuggled into the country. A subspecies of the endangered Geoffroy’s spider monkey, the three babies were seized at the Mexican border.
Just a few weeks old, they were tiny, underweight, and hugging each other in fright. Our care team brought them to the Paul Harter Veterinary Medical Center at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park where they received the specialized, 24/7 care they needed. |
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| Can you support conservation efforts to save, protect, and care for trafficked wildlife—and all wildlife worldwide? |
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A new habitat has been developed for the baby monkeys for when they’re ready, and will include educational information about the Southern California Wildlife Confiscations Network (SCWCN)—of which San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance is a founding member.
But the babies still need specialized care to fully stabilize their condition—and wildlife trafficking is on the rise. Constant care requires support, as do our emergency response efforts for trafficked wildlife. That’s why we desperately need the help of dedicated allies like you.
Your generosity today will help the little spider monkeys—and wildlife across the globe—flourish. With allies like you by our side, we can continue our vital conservation work. Please help create a world where all life thrives. |
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