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