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Atlanta Wild Animal Rescue Effort (aka AWARE Wildlife Center) rehabilitates Georgia's injured and orphaned native wildlife and educates the community about habitat preservation and peaceful coexistence. AWARE is the leading wildlife rehabilitation center in the state and the only one in the Atlanta area that accepts all species of native wildlife.Working in cooperation with state and federal agencies such as US Fish and Wildlife Service and Georgia Department of Natural Resources, AWARE provides wildlife rehabilitation services otherwise unavailable to the public. AWARE is an informational resource that educates children and adults alike in all matters of conservation, habitat preservation and restoration, peaceful coexistence with wildlife and environmental stewardship.

Cameroon is one of the last places on earth where gorillas and chimpanzees still exist in the wild. Our front line conservation work includes rescuing gorillas, chimpanzees and monkeys orphaned by the illegal bushmeat and pet trades, and giving them a safe forest sanctuary home where they can live with their own kind. Conservation included people, too, and we work directly with local villagers, developing community projects to generate income for them. We have a thriving education programme and our teamwork with thousands of children and adults every year, most of whom have never seen the majestic gorillas and chimpanzees until they visit our forest sanctuary at Mefou Primate Park.

Animal Ark Wildlife Sanctuary, a non-profit 501(c)(3), since 1986 is located twenty-eight miles north of Reno and is a safe haven for injured, abandoned and otherwise non-releasable wild animals who act as ambassadors for their species. Animal Ark offers a recreational educational experience for people of all ages. It conducts outreach programs in the local schools and wildlife/environmental tours for children and adults alike at its 38 acre facility. Interpretive signs and Docents give visitors the opportunity to learn about the world around them. Our Staff consists of educators, biologists, veterinary students, and college students in addition to retired individuals. All share a love of wildlife and sharing what they know!

The Petting Farm is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. We rely on the support of our patrons and sponsors as well as donations to keep our facility open to the public. Our mission is to serve our community by being a fun and educational place to visit. The agricultural history of Michigan is important to preserve and share. At the Petting Farm we are committed to educate children, families, school students and all visitors in a fun and interactive environment. The farmland at the Petting Farm and on-site structures, such as the Zeeb Barn and Griffith Station, give our visitors the opportunity to learn about what an authentic farm looks like inside and out while enjoying interactions with all the animals that reside here. The Petting Farm at Domino's Farms is unique and memorable destination that we take great pride and joy in.

Walden's Puddle (WP) is committed to wildliferehabilitation, education and conservation.  WP provides care andtreatment to sick, injured, orphaned and displaced wildlife that are brought tous by people from all over Tennessee, with the goal being to return therehabilitated animals to the wild. We typically care for over 3,500 animals from over 120 different species.  We also provide hands-on environmental,educational and conservation programs for Middle Tennessee residents includingthe Scouts, college students, children and seniors in various settings, thatwill help them live with a greater appreciation for the wildlife aroundthem.  These programs educate the public on: wildlife ethics, welfare andlaws; what to do if you find an injured or abandoned animal; and the serviceswe provide at Walden's Puddle.

The mission of Lindsay Wildlife Experience is to connect people with wildlife to inspire responsibility and respect for the world we share. The museum was founded in 1955 by Alexander Lindsay, a local businessman, to teach children about natural sciences, particularly wildlife and their habitats. Over the years, the museum has developed a permanent collection of live, non-releasable native California wildlife and related artifacts. Lindsay is also a leader in the field of wildlife rehabilitation with a full veterinary staff and more than 500 volunteers. It is the first, and frequently only, resource for those who encounter injured, ill, or orphaned wildlife of all species, native mammals, birds, amphibians, and reptiles . During the recent drought years, Lindsay has treated record number of wild animals (more than 5,700 in the first 10 months of 2015). Begun in 1970, this formal wildlife rehabilitation program was the first of its kind in the United States.

Sierra Wildlife Rescue's Mission is the preservation of El Dorado County's wildlife. As permitted by the Department of Fish and Game, Sierra Wildlife Rescue rehabilitates injured and orphaned mammals for release back into the wild. These includes a variety of squirrels, skunks, opossums, rabbits, foxes, fawns, raccoons, coyotes and bobcats. Sierra Wildlife Rescue rehabilitates injured and orphaned birds for release back into the wild. These include a variety of owls, hawks, falcons, kestrels, songbirds, corvids, waterfowl, game-birds and pigeons. Sierra Wildlife Rescue's Wildlife Education Program conducts outreach targeting schools, civic groups and community events to teach the public about wildlife protection and preservation, the benefits of peaceful coexistence with wildlife, and respect for its habitat. Additionally, the Wildlife Education Program offers classes year round at its Baby Bird Center (headquarters). Courses include "Wildlife for Children", "Are you Ready to Rehab?" and "Respecting Wildlife Habitat" among many others. And, Sierra Wildlife Rescue's Internship Program offers young people an opportunity to learn about wild animal protection, preservation and habitat needs.

The Yggdrasil Urban Wildlife Rescue (YUWR) and Education Center is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization located in the San Francisco Bay Area of California. We are dedicated to the rehabilitation of orphaned and injured wildlife living in urban city centers and education of the public about how to live harmoniously with our cities’ wildlife. We serve the San Francisco Bay Area in the State of California, USA. When an injured or orphaned wildlife mammal is found, we nurse these animals back to a healthy state where they are able to be released back into the wild. Through education to children and adults alike, we try to raise awareness of these wild residents of our cities in the hope that a better co-habitation will lead to less injuries/orphans and more enjoyment of the urban wildlife with which we share our cities. We are a grassroots organization and are 100% volunteer-run and donation-funded! Our Mission: To heal the sick and injured/orphaned animals brought to us and ready them for release back into our Urban Wilds. To educate people of all ages in the wonder and enjoyment of wildlife and nature and why it is so vital we protect it. To teach patience and compassion so that urban wildlife is viewed in a more positive light by everyone- not as pests, but as important co-habitators of our environment.