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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 creatures and 4. To provide lectures and facilities for groups meetings devoted to the study of natural history.

Volunteers for Wildlife is a non-profit Wildlife Hospital & Education Center located in Locust Valley, New York. Our center is dedicated to the preservation of Long Island's wildlife and natural habitats through education & wildlife rehabilitation since 1982. Volunteers for Wildlife admits over 2,000 injured & orphaned wild animals to our Hospital every year. In addition to rehabilitation, we offer exciting, interactive educational programs to children & adults to foster knowledge and appreciation for Long Island's wildlife.

THE VIRGINIA ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY IS A NON-PROFIT AND TAX EXEMPT CORPORATION, WHICH WAS ORGANIZED ON SEPTEMBER 21, 1979. ITS MISSION IS TO ENSURE THAT THE VIRGINIA ZOOLOGICAL PARK THRIVES AS A SUPERIOR ZOOLOGICAL INSTITUTION, REACHING ITS FULLEST POTENTIAL TO SERVE PEOPLE, ANIMALS, AND THE ENVIRONMENT. THE VIRGINIA ZOOLOGICAL PARK SEEKS TO INCREASE THE UNDERSTANDING OF THE WORLD'S FLORA AND FAUNA AND TO ADD TO THE GROWING BODY OF KNOWLEDGE ABOUT THEM; TO DISPLAY ANIMALS RESPECTFULLY IN A NATURAL WAY THAT ENCOURAGES THEIR NATURAL BEHAVIOR; TO CONSERVE ANIMALS AND THEIR HABITATS; AND TO OFFER OPPORTUNITIES FOR LEARNING AND ENJOYMENT TO THE PUBLIC. IT WILL SERVE TO FULFILL THIS MISSION THROUGH EDUCATION, CONSERVATION, RESEARCH AND RECREATION. THE SOCIETY PROVIDES ESSENTIAL PROGRAM SERVICES FOR THE ZOO AS FOLLOWS: ZOO IMPROVEMENTS AND EXHIBITS: FUNDING FOR SPECIFIC TRAVELING EXHIBITIONS SUCH AS THE BUTTERFLY EXHIBIT; ASSISTANCE FOR ZOO EXPANSION, FOR EXAMPLE, THE AFRICAN PLAINS EXHIBIT & BUI