PANews reported on December 26 that the administrator of Moo Deng at Khao Kheow Zoo in Thailand stated on the X platform: 'Thank you to Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin for joining the wildlife sponsorship program and for generously supporting Moo Deng's family with a gift of 10 million Thai Baht (approximately 290,000 USD). We look forward to collaborating with you over the next two years to bring benefits to the Khao Kheow Zoo community and all visitors.'
According to a letter shared by him written by Vitalik: 'I am pleased to accept your invitation to become the guardian in Moo Deng's growth journey and to donate no less than 10 million Thai Baht to the zoo in her name. The funds will be donated in two installments, each of 5,000,000 Thai Baht. The first donation will take place on December 26, 2024, and the date of the second donation, along with any additional amounts, will be notified later, but no later than one year after December 26, 2024.'