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Nine-year old Lola Douglas of Toronto, Canada was so inspired by what she heard about conservation in South Africa that she collected R900 to donate to Addo Elephant National Park.

Lola collected the money with the help of a friend, Georgia Koumantaros, also nine-years old. The two girls attend school at Jackman Public School in Toronto.

During a recent visit with her family to the Addo Elephant National Park, Lola handed over the donation to the Park Manager, Norman Johnson.

“I really enjoyed seeing the elephants in the Park. This is the first time I have seen elephants in the wild”, said Lola.

Lola added that she would like to see the donation used for one of the Park”s conservation education programmes or for elephant conservation.

Johnson commended Lola for her interest in conservation.

“This young girl has really set an example for the younger generation in our country, and for youngsters across the globe”, said Johnson.

Issued by: South African National Parks

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