Remote South Atlantic islands filled with rare wildlife given to Wildlife Conservation Society

WHO:         Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) President, Dr. Steven Sanderson
                    WCS Senior Conservationist, Dr. William Conway
                    WCS Director of Latin America Programs, Dr. Andrew Taber
                    Mr. Michael Steinhardt (or spokesperson)

WHAT:        Officials from the Bronx Zoo-based Wildlife Conservation Society will formally announce a donation by New York philanthropist Michael Steinhardt of two remote islands in the South Atlantic. The Islands are filled with rare and unusual wildlife, including three species of penguin, a three-mile long colony of albatross, and one of the world's most endangered birds-of-prey, the "johnny rook."

Excellent footage, photos and audio of the islands and their wildlife are available

WHEN:         Tuesday, March 5th 10:30 AM

WHERE:       The Central Park Zoo's WCC Room 64th Street and Fifth Avenue

CONTACT:  Stephen Sautner (718-220-3682; [email protected])
                      John Delaney (718-220-3275; [email protected])