The Wild Florida Scholarship Fund, through the support of its visitors and the Wild Florida team, has raised $7,400 to benefit Osceola County high school seniors.
Gator Week, held May 29-June 3, brought together wildlife enthusiasts, tourists, and locals as a celebration of Florida’s iconic reptile. During this exciting week-long event, visitors were treated to a wide range of educational and entertaining American alligator activities, including live alligator demonstrations, interactive exhibits and airboat rides through the headwaters of the Florida Everglades.
Instead of the standard fee for admission, visitors were able to make a donation for entry into the Wild Florida Gator Park and they could decide how much to give, all to contribute to the Wild Florida Scholarship Fund and support local high school seniors pursuing higher education. The the Wild Florida team then matched the funds raised from visitor donations.
“We are thrilled with the overwhelming success of Gator Week and the incredible generosity shown by our visitors,” said Sam Haught, Co-owner of Wild Florida. “The Wild Florida Scholarship Fund is in its infancy, and we exceeded last year’s donation. This community definitely plays a vital role in empowering and supporting the next generation of leaders, and we’re proud to be a catalyst of that.”
The Wild Florida Scholarship Fund provides financial assistance to deserving high school seniors in Osceola County who demonstrate outstanding academic achievement, leadership qualities, and a passion for conservation, the attraction said, noting, “Wild Florida extends its gratitude to all their fans who participated in Gator Week and contributed to the fund.”
