art museum of south texas – affiliated with texas a&m – corpus christi

El Paso Zoo

El Paso Zoo serves as a regional center for family fun, education, and conservation efforts for wildlife and natural resources. Our 35-acre (14 ha) facility houses animals representing over 220 species, including such critically endangered species as the Amur leopard and the Aruba rattlesnake. The zoo is the home of the Wildlife Amphitheater, which hosts the Wings of The World Birdshow. The El Paso Zoo is an accredited member of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA).

Lincoln Park Zoo

Lincoln Park Zoo inspires communities to create environments where wildlife will thrive in our urbanizing world. The zoo is a leader in local and global conservation, animal care and welfare, learning, and science. A historic Chicago landmark founded in 1868, the not-for-profit Lincoln Park Zoo, is a privately-managed, member-supported organization and is free and open 365 days a year.

Hoyt Arboretum Friends

Hoyt Arboretum is a living museum of trees located in Washington Park in SW Portland, free for the public to enjoy. We offer year-round access to 12 miles of trails, 189 acres of forest, and more than 2,300 species of plants and trees from around the world. 500,000 people are estimated to use Hoyt Arboretum as a living classroom, outdoor gym, and spiritual sanctuary every year. At the heart of the Arboretum is the Visitor Center, a "busy hive of activity," which offers a gift shop and complimentary hot drinks. There's also the Bill deWeese Classroom, where one can join public tours, expert-led presentations, and classes on everything from wildlife tracking to botanical illustration. Our Magnolia, Maple and Conifer collections are nationally recognized, and at least 67 of our species are listed as rare or endangered in the wild. The Arboretum is supported by Hoyt Arboretum Friends, a membership-based, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization working in partnership with Portland Parks & Recreation. The mission of Hoyt Arboretum Friends is to maintain and improve Hoyt Arboretum and its collection for all people through advocacy, resources, awareness and education. Donations to Hoyt Arboretum Friends directly impact species conservation, community science, and accessible recreation for all visitors as well as education programs for youth and adults.

The American Association of Zoo Keepers

The American Association of Zoo Keepers, Inc. is a U.S. 501c(3) non-profit volunteer association which exists to advance excellence in the animal keeping profession, foster effective communication beneficial to animal care, support deserving conservation projects, and promote the preservation of our natural resources and animal life. It does this through publications, conferences, chapter activities, and online resources.