Gulf Coast Reptiles and Amphibians Dying

Critical Need Addressed by Local Organizations



EcoVivarium and San Diego Herpetological Society to host fundraiser luncheon on Sunday, August 1st featuring keynote speaker Donald Schultz as seen on Animal Planet and Discovery Channel.



San Diego, CA July 26, 2010: EcoVivarium and San Diego Herpetological Society have discovered a growing reptile and amphibian crisis in the Gulf Coast Oil Disaster region. There are volunteers and organizations working to rescue the animals but, there is a severe shortage of funding. The Gulf Aide Project is a grassroots effort to fill the G.A.P. in funding these rescue and rehabilitation efforts.



There are hundreds of varieties reptiles and amphibians found throughout the Gulf Coast region. The affected species, especially the critically endangered turtles and frogs, are facing catastrophic losses. The damage is not limited to existing animals, but extends to future generations due to disruption of the breeding season and loss of nesting and reproductive habitats. Some species already hovering on the brink of extinction could disappear forever.



Gulf Aide Project Inaugural Event

August 1, 2010

2pm - 6pm

QLN Conference Center

1938 Avenida del Oro

Oceanside, CA 92056



Step out on the wild side...

with EcoVivarium and San Diego Herpetological Society as we present the inaugural fund raising event for Gulf Aide Project. A delicious late lunch will be catered by Trupiano’s - one of San Diego's finest Italian Restaurants. After lunch speakers from the Turtle Island Restoration Network and Donald Schultz as seen on Animal Planet and Discovery Channel will entertain with informative talks. Sea turtles from SeaWorld, alligators from The Wildlife Company and other live animals will be on display during the event. Throughout the afternoon we will have silent auction, raffle, children’s art contest and portions of the event are planned to be webcast live through HerpNation.com. Admission is $5.00 in advance (includes lunch) purchase tickets through our website at www.GulfAideProject.org For additional information please email Info@GulfAideProject.org

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