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The mission of the Primate Rescue Center is to alleviate the suffering of primates wherever it occurs by: Providing sanctuary or referral to appropriate facilities Working to end the trade in primates both in the United States and abroad Educating the public to the plight of primates caught in the breeder/dealer cycle Assisting researchers and zoo personnel in finding appropriate placement for surplus primates Encouraging compliance with applicable local, state, and federal laws and animal welfare statutes

To advance the understanding, enjoyment and conservation of coral reefs through an integrated progam of excellence in data gathering and sharing, education and outreach built upon active and long term partnerships with divers conservationists, the scientific community and developing island governments.   All WFCRC activities must satisfy three major criteria:   1.) Be based on strong rationale 2.) Demonstrate merit as determined by experts in the field 3.) Produce applicable solutions that are clearly useful in industry, conservation and management.

Helping Rhinos USA is dedicated to leading conservation and education initiatives that will ensure the long-term survival of rhino and other endangered wildlife in their natural habitat. Helping Rhinos USA accomplishes this through the following activities: In collaboration with our partner company, Helping Rhinos UK, our work engages with local communities, directly linking wildlife conservation and local economies through fundraising: accepting donations on our website, personal solicitations through local fundraising events, foundation grant solicitations, and government grant solicitations. Nearly all money raised will further field conservation actions where rhinos are most threatened. We stimulate support for rhino conservation across North America by initiating educational initiatives that highlight the importance of conserving rhino and other endangered species. We work with local communities where rhino live to emphasize the benefits that can be derived from a sustainable co-existence between man and wildlife. We work directly with local conservation organizations to rescue and protect rhino in their natural habitat by delivering tangible results in anti-poaching and habitat preservation.

The mission of the Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation Center is the conservation and preservation of all species of marine turtles, both in the water and on the beach. We accomplish this through the rescue, care, and release of sick and injured sea turtles, public education regarding the plight of sea turtles and the threat of their extinction, and learning opportunities for students of biology, wildlife conservation, and veterinary medicine from around the world. A nonprofit organization, we view our work as a privilege and are honored to work with these magnificent creatures.

The Wildlife Center of Silicon Valley provides high quality care and rehabilitation of injured, sick, and orphaned birds and mammals within Silicon Valley. Our education programs foster a positive coexistence between the general public and wildlife, and through all of our activities we encourage an interest in and concern for wildlife conservation issues. Through the dedication of approximately 150 volunteers, we care for nearly 5,000 birds and mammals from over one hundred species each year.

THE LOWRY PARK ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF TAMPA, INC. IS A 501(C)(3) NONPROFIT CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION. IN AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF TAMPA, THE SOCIETY OPERATES TAMPA'S LOWRY PARK ZOO TO FULFILL ITS MISSION. [CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O][CONTINUED FROM FORM 990, PAGE 2, LINE 1] THE ZOO PROVIDES PROGRAMS IN EDUCATION AND CONSERVATION THAT BENEFIT THE GENERAL PUBLIC AND ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN TAMPA BAY. ALSO, THE ZOO EXISTS AS A CENTER FOR CONSERVATION OF ENDANGERED WILDLIFE BOTH LOCALLY AND AROUND THE GLOBE.

All Creatures Great and Small Wildlife Center, Inc. (ACGS) was founded in January 2000. First and foremost, ACGS is dedicated to providing the care and rehabilitation of orphaned, injured, and ill wildlife with the goal of returning them to the wild. We also respond to the community (phone) requests for information about wildlife and resolving human/wildlife conflicts; provide referrals to other resources for services; distribute wildlife information materials, and attend events and speak to groups to promote education and awareness of the proper care of wildlife.

Through education and involvement, the American Wildlife Foundation is dedicated to teaching people to care for and about the environment. The interests of AWF are worldwide; its focus is on the local communities. We believe that people are most strongly influenced by what they can see, hear, and experience. AWF strives to teach people that our world’s most valuable treasures are in their hands; that every day actions, even ones that seem small, actually can make a difference. AWF fosters grand scale conservation as it is done best, one person at a time.

We use science to educate and protect. This is our mission. This is what drives us relentlessly forward. The challenges facing this critical apex predator are many, and seemingly overwhelming. More than 100 million are slaughtered every year for their fins. Climate change is dramatically disrupting the oceanic ecosystem and food chain. And mankind’s attitudes are indifferent at best; savage at worst. We believe science—rigorous, peer-reviewed, professional—can inform and guide governing bodies and society at large to conservation policies that ensure the sustainability of all shark species.

Papayago Rescue House exists as a nonprofit 501(c)(3), Georgia Department of Agriculture inspected rescue, to support the wellbeing and maintenance of parrots through rescue, rehabilitation, retraining, and rehoming. To better serve parrots in our community, PRH works to increase knowledge of parrots within the community, provide mentoring and training to cope with parrot ownership to lessen the need for families to give up their birds to other community facilities not equipped to handle bird requirements and behavior. To improve the care of parrots through education of newer information and strategies to decrease parrot homelessness, abuse, or neglect. .

The Norman Bird Sanctuary was established in 1949 at the bequest of Mabel Norman Cerio. Its mission, under the charge of her will, was to maintain 235 acres of land for the propagation, preservation, and protection of birds, and where birds and bird life may be observed, studied, taught, and enjoyed by lovers of nature and by the public generally so interested in a spirit of humanity and mercy. Over the years, NBS has grown to include more than 325 acres of diverse habitats, and its mission remains true to Mabel Norman Cerio's original vision. Today, the mission of the Norman Bird Sanctuary is to preserve and protect its habitats and resources for the benefit of birds and other wildlife, and for people's education and enjoyment.

The mission of Keeper of the Wild is to rescue and rehabilitate native local wildlife of South Carolina with the goal of returning them back to the wild. We believe every creature is part of nature's plan for the web of life; that each has a purpose to fulfill in that plan toward keeping this earth a balanced and healthy place where all life can live. We do not advocate keeping wild animals as pets. We encourage the public in the responsibility to work in cooperation with nature to protect and care for this earth which is the home for all life, and to enjoy as observers and appreciate the wildlife with which we share our environment. We strive to educate the public about the wildlife we save and the contributions of each to our own quality of life and the importance of coexisting with wildlife in our environments.We serve nine counties in lower South Carolina