Walt Disney World has opened their doors, and their hearts, to eight turtles that were injured and rescued from the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. According to The Disney Parks Blog, the eight turtles are now under the care of their animal experts.

There were 6 endangered Kemp's Ridley sea turtles and 2 green sea turtles brought to the Animal Kingdom by Disney's Animal Programs research scientist and veterinarian Dr. Andy Stamper.

The turtles were saved from enduring the poisonous effect of the oil any longer, and will be receiving top notch care and rehabilitation. Disney's goal is to re-release the turtles back into the wild, but not before undergoing intense treatment for the next several months. Disney isn't stopping there, however. They will continue to offer assistance where they can to save other animals from the oil spill.

They are equipped to handle turtles and birds affected by the spill at their facilities in Animal Kingdom. The Disney Worldwide Conservation Fund has donated $100,000 to help with environmental and animal rescue efforts. Sign-up for daily Magical Mountain Disney news email Have you missed any Disney news from the past? Visit our Disney news archive to help you get your magical news of Disney days of yore. Follow Magical Mountain on facebook and twitter. Get great deals on everthing online by following Blue Sky Media Solutions Deals twitter.

Walt Disney World has opened their doors, and their hearts, to eight turtles that were injured and rescued from the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. According to The Disney Parks Blog, the eight turtles are now under the care of their animal experts.

There were 6 endangered Kemp's Ridley sea turtles and 2 green sea turtles brought to the Animal Kingdom by Disney's Animal Programs research scientist and veterinarian Dr. Andy Stamper.

The turtles were saved from enduring the poisonous effect of the oil any longer, and will be receiving top notch care and rehabilitation. Disney's goal is to re-release the turtles back into the wild, but not before undergoing intense treatment for the next several months. Disney isn't stopping there, however. They will continue to offer assistance where they can to save other animals from the oil spill.

They are equipped to handle turtles and birds affected by the spill at their facilities in Animal Kingdom. The Disney Worldwide Conservation Fund has donated $100,000 to help with environmental and animal rescue efforts. Sign-up for daily Magical Mountain Disney news email Have you missed any Disney news from the past? Visit our Disney news archive to help you get your magical news of Disney days of yore. Follow Magical Mountain on facebook and twitter. Get great deals on everthing online by following Blue Sky Media Solutions Deals twitter.