Three talented young nature conservationists, Samia Saif (Bangladesh), Rudi H. Putra (Indonesia) and Lucy King (Kenya), received the Future For Nature Award 2013 in Burgers’ Zoo, the Netherlands, on Friday 22 February. They received the Award from our guest of honour Dr. Jane Goodall. Goodall also gave an inspiring speech for more than 500 visitors. It was a very successful event; a lot of inspiration for everyone!
Watch the Aftermovie here:
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