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WWW Link: http://www.funzelsv.org

Description:

The Zoological Foundation of El Salvador (FUNZEL) is a Salvadoran non-profit organization, founded in 1989, with a mission to protect and conserve the wildlife of El Salvador. FUNZEL is involved in various programs and projects to conserve wildlife and their ecosystems but specializes in conservation programs for four species of sea turtle that nest on the beaches of El Salvador – hawksbill (Eretmochelys imbricata), leatherback (Dermochelys coriacea), green (Chelonian mydas) and olive ridley (Lepidochelys olivacea). In addition, FUNZEL is involved in government and university supported research programs, emergency and basic medical attention for wildlife, and environmental education activities regarding the hazards and illegality of trafficking and domestication of wild animals.

Organization Type: Non-governmental, Non-profit

Activities: Conservation, Education, Management, Monitoring, Rehabilitation, Research, Turtle Tours

Turtle Tours: During nesting and hatching season in El Salvador - August to November, tours and turtle release experiences are organized weekly and are available on various beaches. Please visit FUNZELsv on Facebook for more information or our website http://www.funzelsv.org.

Submitted: 2011-09-26 16:43:01
Last Modified: 2011-12-27 18:26:54

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