Zoos & Aquariums

The Wildlife Conservation Society saves wildlife and wild places around the world. WCS runs four zoos and an aquarium in New York and has global conservation programs in more than 50 countries. OUR MISSION WCS saves wildlife and wild places worldwide through science, conservation action, education, and inspiring people to value nature.

We believe in preserving our environnment while inspiring the human spirit through leadership in the rescue, rehabilitation, and release of marine life, environmental education, research and conservation.

The Florida Aquarium's mission focuses on our Shared Purpose of a commitment to save marine wildlife, with a Vision to be Florida's leading conservation-based Aquarium. It accomplishes this mission through hosting over 1 million visitors annually at the Aquarium facility, and by presenting educational and community programs to the public, highlighting our Animal Ambassadors. Conservation projects focusing on Coral propagation and restoration, Sea Turtle rescue and rehabilitation, and Penguin conservation are also top priorities for the Aquarium.

The mission of the Detroit Zoological Society (DZS) is to create meaningful connections between people, animals and the natural world so all can thrive. The vision of the DZS is to be a force for positive change in a world where animals and nature are valued, understood and protected by all people. The DZS operates the Detroit Zoo and Belle Isle Nature Center.

THE OMAHA ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY'S MISSION IS TO INSPIRE, EDUCATE, AND ENGAGE PEOPLE TO SERVE AS LIFE-LONG STEWARDS FOR ANIMALS, THEIR HABITATS, AND THEIR CONSERVATION.

EMPOWERING PEOPLE. SAVING WILDLIFE.

TO CONNECT ALL PEOPLE WITH WILDLIFE, INSPIRE CARING FOR NATURE, AND ADVANCE CONSERVATION ACTION.

To inspire conservation leadership by connecting people with wildlife and nature.

CREATING ADVENTURE, CONVEYING KNOWLEDGE, CONSERVING NATURE, AND SERVING THE COMMUNITY. WITH THE ADDITION OF OUR FOURTH PILLAR TO OUR MISSION STATEMENT, SERVING COMMUNITY, WE RECOGNIZE THE RESPONSIBILITY TO PARTNER WITH DIVERSE AND ECONOMICALLY CHALLENGED COMMUNITIES IN OUR DAILY WORK.

THE NEW ENGLAND AQUARIUM IS A CATALYST FOR GLOBAL CHANGE THROUGH PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT AND EDUCATION, COMMITMENT TO MARINE ANIMAL CONSERVATION, INNOVATIVE SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH, AND EFFECTIVE ADVOCACY FOR A VITAL AND VIBRANT OCEAN.

THE AQUARIUM OF THE PACIFIC'S MISSION IS TO INSTILL A SENSE OF WONDER, RESPECT, AND STEWARDSHIP FOR THE PACIFIC OCEAN, ITS INHABITANTS, AND ECOSYSTEMS.

WE INSPIRE OUR GUESTS TO JOIN US IN BEING ADVOCATES FOR WILDLIFE AND CONSERVING THE NATURAL WORLD BY PROVIDING FUN, AWE-INSPIRING, AND EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES. BY JOINING US, OTHERS HELP BUILD A MOVEMENT THAT CARES FOR ANIMALS AND CREATES A SHARED SPACE FOR WILDLIFE IN THIS WORLD.

WE PROTECT NATURE AND INSPIRE PEOPLE TO CARE FOR OUR WORLD. WE BELIEVE IN A WORLD WHERE NATURE AND PEOPLE THRIVE. WE ARE ONE TEAM. WE CARE. WE WELCOME EVERYONE. WE HAVE INTEGRITY. WE STRIVE FOR EXCELLENCE.

TO FOSTER APPRECIATION AND CONCERN FOR ALL LIVING THINGS.

AT PHILADELPHIA ZOO, OUR MISSION IS TO FLOURISH AS AN URBAN OASIS, WHERE PEOPLE AND ANIMALS THRIVE, TRANSFORMATIONAL MEMORIES ARE MADE, AND OUR PASSION FOR CONSERVATION SAVES WILDLIFE (SEE SCHEDULE O).GUIDED BY A THREE-YEAR STRATEGIC PLAN, THE ZOO IS SEEKING TO BOTH STRENGTHEN AND DIVERSIFY REVENUE LINES IN ORDER TO SUSTAIN ITS HISTORIC CAMPUS AND PROTECT ITS PRECIOUS ANIMAL COLLECTION. THE ZOO SEEKS TO BE IMPACTFUL THROUGH 6 IMPACT AREAS: AMAZING ANIMALS, TRANSFORMATIONAL MEMORIES, CONNECTED SCIENCE AND CONSERVATION COMMUNITIES, INNOVATIVE LEARNING AND ENGAGEMENT, UNITED TEAM AND CULTURE AND STRATEGIC FINANCIAL GROWTH.

The mission of the Lowry Park Zoological Society of Tampa a/k/a ZooTampa at Lowry Park is to rescue, rehabilitate and care for animals; create exceptional personalized experiences that connect people with wildlife (Continued on Schedule O)and each other in fun, immersive ways. ZooTampa's brand essence is "Unforgettable natural connections, and the vision is that "Everyone we reach is motivated to join us in taking action to protect and preserve wildlife."

THE ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF PITTSBURGH IS DEDICATED TO BEING A LEADER IN, AND SIGNIFICANT CONTRIBUTOR TO, THE CONSERVATION OF ENDANGERED AND THREATENED SPECIES. THE SOCIETY PROVIDES AN ENJOYABLE FAMILY EXPERIENCE THAT FOSTERS UNDERSTANDING, RESPECT AND APPRECIATION FOR WILDLIFE. THE SOCIETY'S SUPPORT COMES PRIMARILY FROM INDIVIDUALS, CORPORATIONS, FOUNDATION GRANTS, REGIONAL SUPPORT AND OPERATIONS.

TO PROVIDE ALL ADMINISTRATIVE AND OTHER SERVICES AND SUPPORT REQUIRED OR CONTEMPLATED BY CHAPTER 92B OF THE MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL LAWS TO THE FRANKLIN PARK ZOO AND THE WALTER D. STONE MEMORIAL ZOO, TO ANY OTHER AGENCY OR ENTITY REFERENCED THEREIN, AND ACT INDEPENDENTLY IN CONNECTION WITH ZOOLOGICAL MATTERS. FURTHERMORE, ZOO NEW ENGLAND'S MISSION IS TO INSPIRE PEOPLE TO PROTECT AND SUSTAIN THE NATURAL WORLD FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS BY CREATING FUN AND ENGAGING EXPERIENCES THAT INTEGRATE WILDLIFE AND CONSERVATION PROGRAMS, RESEARCH, AND EDUCATION.

The mission of the Tennessee Aquarium is to connect people with nature and empower them to make informed decisions about water and wildlife.

THE MEMPHIS ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY IS BUILDING ONE OF THE WORLD'S GREAT ZOOS IN MEMPHIS. OUR STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS ARE DEDICATED TO PROVIDING A NATURALISTIC AND ENRICHING SANCTUARY FOR OUR ANIMALS AND A CLEAN, FRIENDLY, ENTERTAINING, AND EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE FOR OUR GUESTS.

Zoo Miami Foundation's mission is to inspire people to preserve nature and motivate others to join us through community engagement, fundraising, and building relationships.

UTAH'S HOGLE ZOO CREATES CHAMPIONS FOR WILDLIFE AND IS OUR COMMUNITY'S GATEWAY TO ANIMALS, CONNECTING OUR VISITORS WITH THE NATURAL WORLD AND ENGAGING THEM IN WILDLIFE CONSERVATION ACTION LOCALLY AND WORLDWIDE.

WE SHARE OUR JOY OF NATURE TO HELP WILDLIFE AND PEOPLE THRIVE.

THE SEDGWICK COUNTY ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY IS DEDICATED TO INSPIRING RESPECT AND CONSERVATION OF WILDLIFE AND WILD PLACES THROUGH OUR COMMITMENT TO PROVIDING EXCELLENT CARE AND WELFARE FOR OUR ANIMALS, BUILDING CONNECTIONS BETWEEN OUR GUESTS AND THE ANIMALS IN OUR CARE, AND PROMOTING CONSERVATION INITIATIVES WITHIN OUR COMMUNITY AND AROUND THE WORLD.

THE SANTA BARBARA ZOO IS DEDICATED TO THE PRESERVATION, CONSERVATION, AND ENHANCEMENT OF THE NATURAL WORLD AND ITS LIVING TREASURES THROUGH EDUCATION, RESEARCH, RECREATION AND CONSERVATION.

THE ELMWOOD PARKS ZOO'S MISSION STATEMENT IS TO FOSTER AN APPRECIATION FOR WILDLIFE AND THE ENVIRONMENT THAT WILL INSPIRE ACTIVE PARTICIPATION IN CONSERVATION.

THE ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF THE PALM BEACHES, INC. EXISTS TO INSPIRE PEOPLE TO ACT ON BEHALF OF WILDLIFE AND THE NATURAL WORLD. WE ADVANCE OUR CONSERVATION MISSION THROUGH ENDANGERED SPECIES PROPAGATION, EDUCATION AND SUPPORT OF CONSERVATION INITIATIVES IN THE FIELD. OUR COMMITMENT TO SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS PRACTICES ELEVATES OUR CAPACITY TO INSPIRE OTHERS.

-CREATING CONNECTION AND INSPIRING CONSERVATION OF WILD SPECIES AND SPACES

THE VALLEY ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY WAS ORGANIZED EXCLUSIVELY AS A CHARITABLE NON-PROFIT CORPORATION TO SERVE THE INTEREST OF CONSERVATION OF WILDLIFE AND EDUCATION ABOUT THE ECOLOGY OF OUR PLANET AND TO OPERATE AND MANAGE THE GLADYS PORTER ZOO.

THE FOUNDATION OPERATES A ZOO IN GULF SHORES, AL WHICH HELPS PRESERVE WILDLIFE AS WELL AS EDUCATES THE PUBLIC ABOUT VARIOUS AND DIVERSE SPECIES.

1. TO DISSEMINATE A KNOWLEDGE OF ZOOLOGY AND AN APPRECIATION OF ANIMAL LIFE.2. TO MAINTAIN A ZOOLOGICAL GARDEN WHERE SMALL MAMMALS, BIRDS, REPTILES, AMPHIBIAL AND TROPICAL FISH WILL BE ON DISPLAY FOR OBSERVATION AND STUDY.3. THROUGH LOCAL FACILITIES, READILY ACCESSIBLE TO ALL OF STATEN ISLAND TO INSTILL CHILDREN AN UNDERSTANDING AND APPRECIATION OF LIVING.

Animals / Zoos & Aquariums

THE VIRGINIA ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY INC (THE "SOCIETY") EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAX UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. ORGANIZED ON SEPTEMBER 21, 1979, ITS PURPOSE IS TO ACT AS AN ADVISORY AND SUPPORTIVE ORGANIZATION TO ADVANCE THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE VIRGINIA ZOOLOGICAL PARK (THE "ZOO") IN NORFOLK, VIRGINIA. THE ZOO IS OWNED BY THE CITY OF NORFOLK (THE "CITY"). THE OBJECTIVE OF THE SOCIETY IS TO FOSTER PUBLIC AWARENESS AND APPRECIATION OF THE ZOO AND TO PROMOTE THE CONSERVATION OF THE WORLD'S FLORA AND FAUNA. THE SOCIETY PROVIDES ESSENTIAL PROGRAM SERVICES FOR THE ZOO, AS FOLLOWS: ZOO IMPROVEMENTS AND EXHIBITS: SIGNIFICANT ASSISTANCE FOR ZOO EXPANSION, BUILDING RENOVATIONS AND OTHER VOLUNTEER EFFORTS INTO PROVIDING SERVICES FOR THE ZOO. EDUCATIONAL SERVICES: ENCOURAGES AN UNDERSTANDING OF CONSERVATION TO A WIDE VARIETY OF INDIVIDUALS BY FUNDING AND OPERATING ALL ZOO EDUCATION PROGRAMS (INCLUDING PROGRAMS FOR THE HANDICAPPED AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROGRAMS); TRAINING A

LINCOLN PARK ZOO IS DEDICATED TO CONNECTING PEOPLE WITH NATURE BY PROVIDING A FREE, FAMILY-ORIENTED WILDLIFE EXPERIENCE IN THE HEART OF CHICAGO AND BY ADVANCING THE HIGHEST QUALITY OF ANIMAL CARE, EDUCATION, SCIENCE AND CONSERVATION.

TO PROMOTE THE CONSERVATION OF ARCTIC, SUB-ARCTIC AND LIKE-CLIMATE SPECIES THROUGH EDUCATION, RESEARCH AND COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT. THE ZOO PROVIDES REHABILITATION AND SHELTER FOR INJURED AND ABANDONED ANIMALS. THE FACILITY IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC YEAR ROUND.

TO PROVIDE CLOSE-UP ANIMAL EXPERIENCES THAT INSPIRE CONNECTIONS TO WILDLIFE AND ACTION TOWARD CONSERVATION IN OUR REGION AND AROUND THE WORLD.

CHAMPIONS FOR ANIMALS AND CHILDREN, WE CREATE EXTRAORDINARY EXPERIENCES FOR ALL.

TO INSTILL AND INSPRIRE A BETTER UNDERSTANDING AND APPRECIATION FOR ANIMALS AND NATURE. WILD AND DOMESTIC ANIMALS ARE CARED FOR IN THE BEST ENVIRONMENT FOR CLEANLINESS AND DISPLAY FOR THE PUBLIC.

Endangered Species education

PROVIDE HOUSING AND MEDICAL CARE FOR RESCUED ANIMALS

CHAHINKAPA ZOO IS ORGANIZED TO EDUCATE AND PROMOTE WILDLIFE CONSERVATION, ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION AND FAMILY RECREATION.

THE ORGANIZATION SUPPORTS ACTIVITIES AT THE MESKER PARK ZOO & BOTANIC GARDENS THROUGH LEADERSHIP, EDUCATION, FUND DEVELOPMENT & VOLUNTEER SERVICES FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PEOPLE, PLANTS, & ANIMALS IT SERVES.

THE MISSION OF KENTUCKY REPTILE ZOO IS THE PRODUCTION OF VENOM TOWARDS PHARMACEUTICAL RESEARCH AND THE PRODUCTION OF ANTISERUM, THE ANTIDOTE FOR VENOMOUS SNAKEBITES. THE KENTUCKY REPTILE ZOO ALSO IS INVOLVED IN EDUCATING THE PUBLIC ABOUT REPTILES AND THEIR IMPORTANCE TO THE WORLD'S FRAGILE ECOSYSTEMS THROUGH OBSERVATION, LECTURES, AND DEMONSTRATION.

HAPPY HOLLOW FOUNDATION is an ambassador of the Happy Hollow Park and Zoo, supporting a sustainable environment for play and creativity while ensuring the magic of the Park and Zoo continue to thrive. HAPPY HOLLOW FOUNDATION is dedicated to advocating, supporting and enhancing the Happy Hollow Park and Zoo, the focus of which is to engage individual donors, foundations, corporations and government agencies in helping to advance the Park and Zoo.

WITH MORE THAN 1 MILLION VISITORS ANNUALLY, THE FORT WORTH ZOO STRENGTHENS THE BOND BETWEEN HUMANS AND THE ENVIRONMENT BY PROMOTING RESPONSIBLE STEWARDSHIP OF WILDLIFE AND ENSURING DIVERSE, HIGH-QUALITY EDUCATIONAL AND ENTERTAINING FAMILY EXPERIENCES THROUGH EFFECTIVE AND EFFICIENT MANAGEMENT OF ITS RESOURCES.

To build and operate a regional marine education, exhibition, and research center.

THE ORGANIZATION WAS FORMED TO CONSTRUCT, OWN, AND OPERATE A WORLD-CLASS AQUARIUM FACILITY FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE GENERAL PUBLIC. THE MISSION OF GEORGIA AQUARIUM IS TO BE A NON-PROFIT COMMITTED TO INSPIRING AWARENESS AND PRESERVATION OF OUR OCEAN AND AQUATIC ANIMALS WORLDWIDE.

EDUCATE CHILDREN AND ADULTS ON THE HABITS OF ANIMALS AND THEIR CARE THROUGH TOURS, SCHOOL TRIPS, BROCHURES, ETC.