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East Coast Zoological Foundation receives $2.5 million gift from the Nelson Family to help build the Aquarium and Conservation Center

Rendering of the indoor locks exhibit featuring fish in an aquarium people are watching

We are thrilled to announce a $2.5 million gift from Blain and Annette Nelson that will play a pivotal role in funding the Canaveral Lock exhibit at the future Aquarium and Conservation Center. Following a $25 million commitment from an anonymous donor in 2021 and a $5 million gift from the DSF Charitable Foundation last […]

The Future Aquarium Project Receives $2 Million Gift from Ron Jon Surf Shop and Surfing’s Evolution & Preservation Foundation

The Aquarium Project front entrance rendering with people and a beach scene

We are thrilled to share about the incredibly generous $2 million gift from Ron Jon’s founder and his wife, Ron and Lynne DiMenna for the Future Aquarium and Conservation Center. These dollars will help construct the beach-themed entrance at the complex. Half of the gift, $1 million, will be donated from their retail company, Ron Jon […]

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