Zoological Partners

Zoos and aquarium commitments bolster conservation in North America.

Zoos and aquariums in the U.S. have had an incredible evolution into the conservation realm. Over the pass several decades, they have become beacons for conservation, education, and in-situ ecological research.

Likewise, modern zoological ethics observe the welfare of individual animals as well as the stewardship of species and their critical habitat.  North American zoo and aquarium memberships and visitation represent more than 140 million people per year who receive a strong conservation message while connecting with wildlife in enriching habitats.

Originally, many North American zoological societies placed their conservation programs in distant and exotic places like Africa or Asia. However, now that our continent’s challenges and conservation needs are equal to those of developing countries, those societies are bringing their conservation dollars and initiatives home.

We are so very grateful to the following zoos for their support:

    Albuquerque Biological Park

• Provides logistical support for Wildlands Network Meetings
• For more information on Albuquerque Biological Park’s Conservation Programs please visit their website at: www.cabq.gov/albuquerquegreen

    Brevard Zoo

• Contributes financial support to Wildlands Network through keeper fundraisers
• Supported Zetasora, a 45,000 acre parcel of land in Mexico for jaguar habitat through the Zoo’s environmental education suitcase program
• For more information on Brevard Zoo’s Conservation Programs please visit their website at: www.brevardzoo.org/conservation
  

      Denver Zoo

• Contributed to and co-published the Southern Rockies Wildlands Network Design
• Provides logistical support for Wildlands Network meetings
• Undertakes science and in-situ research in support of large-scale continental conservation
• Honored David Johns, Wildlands Network founder and current Board member, with their Annual Conservation Award
• Supports Wildlands Network and their partners in Zoo literature
• Contributes financial support to Wildlands Network through conservation grants
• For more information on Denver Zoo’s Conservation Programs please visit their website at: www.denverzoo.org/conservation/overview.asp

      Jacksonville Zoo

• Wildlands Network welcomes The Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens to its “Zoos in   Conservation” program and is grateful for their core support.  We look forward to leveraging our overlapping missions to cultivate a passion and responsible stewardship of nature for future generations.

        Philadelphia Zoo

• Contributes financial support to Wildlands Network through conservation grants
• Contributed funds towards the purchase of Zetasora, a 45,000 acre parcel of land in Mexico for jaguar habitat, as well as jaguar conservation equipment and staff
• Supports Wildlands Network and jaguar conservation on Zoo website and literature
• For more information on Philadelphia Zoo’s Conservation Programs please visit their website at: www2.philadelphiazoo.org/phila/Conservation.htm

     Hogel Zoo

• Contributes financial support to Wildlands Network through their conservation grants
• Supports Wildlands Network and jaguar conservation on Zoo website
• For more information on Hogle Zoo’s Conservation Programs please visit their website at: www.hoglezoo.org/meet_our_animals/conservation/

     Oregon Zoo

• Hosted for Wildlands Netork The 2008 Wild & Scenic Film Festival sponsored by   Patagonia
• For more information on Oregon Zoo’s Conservation Programs please visit their website at: www.oregonzoo.org/Conservation/index.htm

     Phoenix Zoo 

• Supports Wildlands Network and Mexican wolf conservation on their website
• Currently navigating 2008 partnership with Wildlands Network
• For more information on Phoenix Zoo’s Conservation Programs please visit their website at: www.phoenixzoo.org/learn/conservation_efforts.aspx

      San Diego Zoo and Wildl Animal Park

• Undertakes science and in-situ research in support of large-scale continental  conservation
• Honored Dr. Michael Soule', Wildlands Network founder and current Board Chair, with their 2007 Annual Conservation Medal Award
• Contributes financial support to Wildlands Network through conservation grants
• Participates in joint grant applications
• Includes Wildlands Network and large-scale continental conservation interpretation in Zoo signage and literature their website  at: cres.sandiegozoo.org/index.html

     Tucson’s Reid Park Zoo

• Provides logistical support for Wildlands Network Meetings
• Currently navigating 2008 partnership with Wildlands Network
• Works with Wildlands Network on jaguar and thick-billed parrot conservation
• For more information on Reid Park Zoo’s Conservation Programs please visit their website at: www.tucsonzoo.org/conservation_2.html