Audubon Nature Institute President and CEO Ron Forman Takes the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge

New Orleans, LA, August 26, 2014 --(PR.com)-- Responding to a challenge from Audubon Nature Institute staff, President and CEO Ron Forman and members of the organization’s executive management team took the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge in a big way Tuesday morning, standing beneath the giant White Gator inside Audubon Zoo’s Cool Zoo splash park as 400 gallons of water rained down on them.

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At the conclusion of the second of two soakings, Forman issued a challenge to two of his contemporaries: Nick Mueller, President and CEO of the National World War II Museum and Bob Becker, CEO of New Orleans City Park.

Audubon Nature Institute
Audubon Nature Institute operates a family of museums, parks and research facilities dedicated to celebrating the wonders of nature. Through innovative live animal exhibits, education programs, and scientific discovery, Audubon makes a meaningful contribution to preserving wildlife for the future. Audubon Nature Institute flagships include Audubon Park, Audubon Zoo, Audubon Aquarium of the Americas, Entergy IMAX® Theatre, Audubon Butterfly Garden and Insectarium, Audubon Center for the Research of Endangered Species, Freeport-McMoRan Audubon Special Survival Center, Woldenberg Riverfront Park and Audubon Wilderness Park.