MAZDA DRIVING WILDLIFE PROTECTION
Supporting a zoo and wildlife centre
[Canada] Mazda Canada Inc. (MCI)
[New Zealand] Mazda Motors of New Zealand Ltd. (MMNZ)
Supporting business with cars featuring the zoo's brand color
Since 2012, MMNZ has been providing Mazda cars based on a partnership agreement with Auckland Zoo,* a not-for-profit wildlife conservation organization that is focused on conserving and building a future for wildlife, both in New Zealand and around the world.
MMNZ has been providing three vehicles for Auckland Zoo to use. The latest vehicles—Mazda3, CX-8, and BT-50—have received a distinctive orange wrap to further enhance and co-ordinate with the Zoo's branding.
Auckland Zoo is home to the largest collection of native and exotic wildlife species in New Zealand (over 1,400 animals and 135 species). The Mazda3, CX-8, and BT-50 transport animals and help with day-to-day operations on site, and are also used by staff to conduct field conservation work.
In addition, MMNZ offers financial support for 15 classes from local schools to visit the Auckland Zoo to learn about animals and the environment.
* https://www.aucklandzoo.co.nz/
Auckland Zoo, which attracts over 500,000 visitors annually, is regarded as one of the world's most progressive zoos.
By the numbers
Duration of campaign: 9 years
Number of cars provided: 3
MCI Together with Employees Supports Wild Animals in Need of Care
MCI supports the Toronto Wildlife Centre* which provides medical and rehabilitation care to wild animals that are sick, injured or orphaned with the ultimate goal of releasing them back into the wild.
From April to August FY2020, employees of MCI engaged in various fundraising events and donated the proceeds to the center.