21. Conservation 3. Processing of samples and development of film. 4. Building of suitablebreeding cages for the Central and south american cats in zoos. http://www.bigcatrescue.org/conservation.htm

As Seen On Jack Hannah Show Animal Planet Dateline NBC Cat Fancy People Magazine Discovery Channel Today Show Sports Illustrated Accredited as an Animal Rescue Facility by The Association of Sanctuaries Florida law requires that all charities soliciting donations disclose their registration number and the percentage of your donation that goes to the cause and the amount that goes to the solicitor. Our registration number is SC-11409 and 100% of your donation goes to program services for the animals. We are a 501 c 3 charity as determined by the IRS Federal ID#59-3330495. Our 990s are available online at GuideStar.org with a complete breakdown of how your donations are spent. Last modified: Conservation Big Cat Rescue and Pat Quillen, in cooperation with range countries around the globe, have launched an exciting in situ conservation effort called S.A.F.E. Saving Animals From Extinction In The Wild "When the last individuals of a race of living things breathes no more, another heaven and another earth must pass before such a one can be again." William Beebe, American Naturalist 1872-1962 Cats in the wild need your help! Big Cat Rescue has launched a global campaign to save all of the 37 existing species of cats in their native lands. We are working with Pat Quillen, of S.O.S. Care, to establish effective programs around the world. She has more than 30 years experience with exotic cats and has made connections all around the world with the people necessary to insure that these cats will be SAFE In The Wild. Every dollar collected will go directly to these in situ projects to benefit the cats and to secure their place in nature. We are beginning with the cats of Central and South America and will be adding species from around the world as the contacts are established. The cats in in this first phase are the Jaguar, Puma, Tigrina, Margay, Jaguarundi, Geoffroy Cat, Ocelot and

22. Medicine And Surgery Of South American Camelids - Book Information As south american camelids become ever more common in zoos, farms, and fields, andthe problems of their health and maintenance become ever more pressing, this http://www.blackwellpublishing.com/book.asp?ref=0813803977&site=1

23. The Bear DenSpectacled Bear south american facilities have 33 bears while 3 are held in Japan. The SpeciesSurvival Plan is also working closely with zoos in Venezuela and Peru on http://www.bearden.org/spebear.html

SPECTACLED BEAR Tremarctos ornatus Description: The spectacled bear is a small black bear with cream-colored facial markings around its eyes that give it its name. Females weigh about 150 pounds and males may reach 250 pounds. They have a total body length of 60 to 72 inches. Range: The spectacled bear is found in Venezuela, Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador and Peru. Habitat: It lives in a variety of forested Andes mountain habitats, ranging in elevation from 500 to 14,000 feet. The spectacled bear is an excellent tree climber and forages in the trees. It is most often found in what is called the cloud forest, a lush, misty ecosystem of the Andes. The spectacled bear is thought to play a vital role in the forest by scattering seeds through its droppings, a function called seed dispersal. Diet: The favorite food of the spectacled bear is fruit and it will also eat varieties of bromeliads, rodents and insects. When feeding in fruit trees the spectacled bear will bend back many branches forming a "nest" that will serve as a feeding platform and a daytime refuge. When a spectacled bear strays into human farmland it is often shot on sight because it is considered a pest species for both the farmer's crops and livestock. Social Organization: Little is known about the behavior of this shy forest bear. It is believed that they are mostly nocturnal and spend the day time sleeping in self-made tree nests, large tree root cavities or on ground beds. At sites of abundant food, as with fruiting trees, several bears can be seen feeding in close proximity with very little interaction between them. Only mothers with young have been seen traveling together so it is assumed spectacled bears lead solitary lives.

24. The Bear DenAll About BearTAG institutions, but also looking at bears held in zoos around the american Black Bear can actually come in many colors, from black, brown south american Bears http://www.bearden.org/beartag.html

Information About Our Organization What Is The AZA? What Is BEARTAG? Regional Collection Plan Types Of Bears ... Links to Other Bear-Related Sites on the Web What is the AZA and What are its Programs? The American Zoo and Aquarium Association (AZA) was established in 1972 to increase the involvement of professionally run zoos and aquariums in conservation, education and research. One of its most important programs, the Species Survival Plan (SSP) coordinates the conservation and scientific efforts of more than 170 participating institutions and hundreds of dedicated expert volunteers. SSP programs are currently in place for over 100 species of animals and AZA member institiutions have supported or participated in more than 1,200 conservation projects in over 60 countries worldwide. The AZA manages the Conservation Endowment Fund to help financially support its members' many conservation and education endeavors. Back to Top Back to Bear Den Main Page What is the Bear T axon A dvisory G roup? A recent development in the AZA's endangered species conservation program has been the formation of Taxon Advisory Groups. A taxon is a related group of animals such as bears, cats or great apes. A Taxon Advisory Group (TAG) is made up of zoo professionals working with those specific animals, possibly through an SSP program, and other individuals who have special expertise to share, including representatives from other conservation organizations and government wildlife agencies. The Bear Taxon Advisory Group (BEARTAG) looks to the special needs and conservation issues involving the eight bear species of the world, not only of the bears held in AZA accredited institutions, but also looking at bears held in zoos around the world and especially bears in their rapidly dwindling wild habitats.

25. Conservation Breeding Specialist Group AZA american Zoo and Aquarium Association. PAZAAB Pan African Association ofzoos, Aquaria and Botanic Gardens. SEAZA south East Asian zoos Association. http://www.cbsg.org/directory/index.scd

Select a Region. CBSG.org offers listings of zoos from all over the world. Select a region from the dropdown box below or simply click on the area of the world you want to know more about. Region: Please Select... Africa Asia Caribbean Eastern Europe Middle America North America Oceana South America South Asia South East Asia South West Asia Western Europe Zoo Associations of the World WAZA: World Association of Zoos and Aquariums http://www.waza.org AZA: American Zoo and Aquarium Association http://www.aza.org EAZA: European Association of Zoos and Aquaria http://www.eaza.net PAZAAB: Pan African Association of Zoos, Aquaria and Botanic Gardens http://www.paazab.org ARAZPA: Australasian Regional Association of Zoological Parks and Aquaria http://www.arazpa.org.au SEAZA: South East Asian Zoos Association http://www.seaza.org AMACZOOA: CAZA: http://www.caza.ca FZG: The Federation of Zoological Gardens of Great Britain and Ireland http://www.zoofederation.org.uk JAZA: Japanese Association of Zoos and Aquariums AZCARM: http://www.azcarm.com.mx CAZG: Chinese Association of Zoological Gardens PKBSI: Indonesian Zoological Parks Association Global Zoo Directory CBSG is providing the names and contact information for zoos around the globe free of charge. If you would like to update the information for your institution, please email your new details to

26. San Francisco Zoo | Animals | Green Anaconda All anaconda trade is prohibited in most south american countries. There is someexport of live snakes to zoos, research, and the pet trade to fill quotas. http://www.sfzoo.org/cgi-bin/animals.py?ID=51

27. Nancy Tetzlaff Bio and as breeding stock for american zoos. Her time in West Africa included bothlush rainforests and dusty roads. In Central and south America, the Caribbean http://www.caribbeangardens.com/Visitor_Info/Nancy_bio.htm

BIO: Founder Nancy Jane Tetzlaff Although her recent years on corporate and museum boards and state tourism committees have kept her in business attire, Nancy Jane, also known as , has spent the majority of her life in khakis. Together with her husband, Lawrence Jungle Larry Those early years with Larry were occupied with learning his lifetime of animal wisdom. From administrative reports to cleaning duties, Nancy Jane worked with her husband in all facets of the zoo. So while Larry was in Australia or East Africa, she ran zoo operations back home. From anteaters to zebras, Nancy Jane has cared for a variety of extraordinary creatures. Although her love for all animals is evident, her favorites are the cats without a doubt. Never declawed or defanged, leopards, cheetahs, caracals, jaguars, tigers, servals, and lions have all been part of her life. Nancy was also a great supporter of women joining the zoological field. When she began her career, only a handful of women were employed in the field working with animals. From her own experience, she knew women were capable of handling the challenges of the work and hired many young women at both the Cedar Point and Caribbean Gardens facilities. Today many zoos including Caribbean Gardens - employ 50% or more women in the keeper departments.

28. NEWS FROM THE ZOOS Savannah, a female south american maned wolf puppy (Chrysocyon a yellow Labrador retrieverfrom Guide Dogs of America. in the Los Angeles Zoo nursery, and made http://www.umich.edu/~esupdate/library/98.03-04/zoos.html

NEWS FROM THE ZOOS Rare Maned wolf puppy debuts at the Los Angeles Zoo nursery Savannah, a female South American maned wolf puppy ( Chrysocyon brachyurus ), is an unusual animal with an unusual companion-Elsa, a yellow Labrador retriever from Guide Dogs of America. The canine duo were hand-raised together in the Los Angeles Zoo nursery, and made their official debut in April. Savannah is the first maned wolf born in a U.S. zoo this year. She is the first pup for a three-year-old female from the Fossil Rim Wild Life Center in Glen Rose, TX and male from the Baton Rouge Zoo. When her mother was not able to care for her (common in first-time litters), Elsa was brought in to help the lone wolf pup learn how to be a canine. "Although providing a companion of the same species has been done before at zoos, this is the first time that a potential guide dog has been raised with a wolf puppy," said Mammal Curator Michael Dee. "Kelley Greene, an animal keeper in the Zoo nursery, also volunteers for Guide Dogs of America. A litter was born two days after the maned wolf, and she thought one of the puppies would make a good companion for the lonely wolf." There are approximately 75 endangered maned wolves in North American zoos. Adult females come into heat once a year, and after a gestation of 60 to 66 days give birth to a litter of one to five pups. At birth, pups weigh a few ounces. Fully grown, they weigh 5O pounds and have a life expectancy of l2 to l6 years. Maned wolves are nocturnal and solitary by nature. In the wild they eat birds, small reptiles, insects, mammals, honey, plants, and assorted fruits. They are native to the grasslands of central and eastern Brazil, eastern Bolivia, Paraguay and north eastern Argentina. Their long legs elevate them so they can spot prey in the tall grass and run through the grass to catch their prey. Their longer hind legs facilitate climbing up hills; running down a hill is not as easy. In the wild this can be a deadly disadvantage, when poachers chase them downhill.

29. CSG Major Issues: Table 1 - World Zoo Association Central and south America (100 zoos) National associations in Brazil, Colombia,Venezuela, Mexico Regional associations Central american Zoo Organization and http://lynx.uio.no/catfolk/mjissues/mjchp_5p.htm

Table 1: World Zoo Associations North America (175 zoos) National associations in: Canada Regional association for the subcontinent: American Zoo and Aquarium Association (AZA) Central and South America (100 zoos) National associations in: Brazil, Colombia, Venezuela, Mexico Regional associations: Central American Zoo Organization and Latin American Association of Zoological Gardens and Aquariums Europe (300 zoos) National associations in: Britain and Ireland, Denmark, France, Germany (plus Austria and Switzerland), Hungary, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Spain and Sweden. Regional association for Europe: European Association of Zoos and Aquariums (EAZA) Africa (15 zoos) Regional association: Pan African Association of Zoological Gardens, Aquariums and Botanic Gardens (PAAZAB) Asia (545 zoos) National associations in: China, India, Indonesia, Japan, Pakistan and Thailand. Regional association for Southeast Asia: South East Asian Zoo Association (SEAZA) Australasia (30 zoos) Regional association for Australia and New Zealand: Australasian Regional Association of Zoological Parks and Aquariums (ARAZPA) Total: 1,165 zoos

30. Virginia Zoo : Be Involved partners, and individuals dedicated to assisting Latin american zoos and aquariums allocatedto their Scarlet Macaw Conservation Initiative in south America. http://www.virginiazoo.org/involved.php?Content=research

31. South Carolina Aquarium On Charleston Harbor - Charleston, SC south Carolina Aquarium. The Keepers of the Kingdom the new american zoo. (1995)(editors). Ethics on the Ark zoos, animal welfare and wildlife conservation. http://www.scaquarium.org/content.cfm?FAM=23&CLAN=5

32. HighBeam Research: ELibrary Search: Results ALL THAT COMMON; ONLY FOUR TAPIRS WERE BORN AT NORTH american zoos THIS YEAR in zoosthis year genus Tapirus, of the jungles of Central and south America and SE http://www.highbeam.com/library/search.asp?FN=AO&refid=ency_refd&search_thesauru

33. The South American Bushmeat Crisis today subsistence hunting is higher in the tropics of Central and south America thanin arrival in Lima, the remaining live animals go to private zoos in the http://www.ippl.org/07-03-22.html

International Primate Protection League SINCE 1973: WORKING TO PROTECT GIBBONS AND ALL LIVING PRIMATES The South American Bushmeat Crisis By Lucy Molleson August 2003 As the African tragedy of bushmeat hunting and its impact on primates is being fully realized, another unfolds in South America. For thousands of years, people living in the Amazon have hunted animals to feed themselves. Wild game is a vital source of protein and fat for many rural and indigenous people. Traditional hunting practices were, to a large extent, balanced with the relatively low productivity of the rainforest. But this is changing. South American monkeys: sold for pets or meat In recent years, waves of immigrants seeking work have significantly increased the demand for food, to the extent that today subsistence hunting is higher in the tropics of Central and South America than in any other equatorial region. Conservative estimates suggest that 15 million animals are being killed each year in the Brazilian Amazon alone, and a substantial proportion of this is made up of primates. Weighing up to 25 pounds, an adult monkey makes a substantial meal, so hunting pressure falls especially hard on the larger primates, such as woolly and spider monkeys. A market stall in Yurimaguas, Peru, laden with bushmeat

34. San Francisco Zoo In San Francisco - Guide To San Francisco San Francisco Zoo 11 american zoos currently exhibiting this intriguing marsupial. Penguin Island,a naturalistic exhibit mimicking the Patagonian coast of south America, is http://sanfrancisco.travelape.com/attractions/san-francisco-zoo/

City Guides Atlanta Atlantic City Bahamas Baltimore Biloxi Boston Cancun Chicago Daytona Denver Detroit Hawaii Jamaica Key West Las Vegas London Los Angeles Miami New Orleans New York Orlando Paris Philadelphia Salt Lake City San Antonio San Diego San Francisco Tunica Toronto Vancouver Washington DC Gaming Cities: Atlantic City Bahamas Biloxi Detroit Foxwoods, CT Las Vegas New Orleans Tunica, MS TRAVELAPE SAN FRANCISCO SIGHTSEEING San Francisco Zoo Address: 45th and Sloat Blvd. Phone Hours: Main Zoo, daily: 10am-5pm; Children"s Zoo: 11am-4pm Description: Northern California"s largest zoological park next to the Pacific Ocean boasts 65 acres of serene lakes, ponds and all the animal attractions a major zoo has to offer. For kids and adults, something"s always happening at the zoo. Gorilla World is one of the world"s largest naturalistic gorilla exhibits. It houses a family of seven western lowland gorillas, including little Nneka (Ne-NE-ka), a female born in September 1998. Viewing windows allow close encounters with these fascinating primates. The Lion House is home to majestic African lions and highly endangered Sumatran and Siberian tigers. The

35. BIOSIS | Resource Guide | Zoos & Wildlife Parks Philadelphia Zoo Pittsburgh Zoo Zooamerica Hershey — North american Wildlife Park.Rhode Island Roger Williams Park Zoo Providence south Carolina Riverbanks http://www.biosis.org.uk/zrdocs/zoolinfo/zoo_mus.htm

Pull Down for Destinations BIOSIS Previews Zoological Record MethodsFinder Index to Organism Names Internet Resource Guide for Zoology User Support Search Sitemap Index Help with this Site Resource Guide Introduction About the Resource Guide Awards Latest Additions ... Search Links to world zoos (public, private and virtual), wildlife parks and miscellaneous zookeeping resources. Pull Down for More Options Aquaria General Africa Asia Australasia Europe (incl. Middle East) United States of America South America General Alliance of Marine Mammal Parks and Aquariums Association of British Wild Animal Keepers (ABWAK) Association of Zoological Horticulture (AZH) a US non-profit membership organization dedicated to the advancement of zoo horticulture in zoological parks, gardens and aquariums Association of Zoo Veterinary Technicians (AZVT) dedicated to all aspects of quality veterinary technical care in the field of zoo animal medicine Big Zoo a virtual zoo of animals with information about their diet, habitat, offspring, and social lives

36. Apartments USA.com - Texas Zoos El Paso Zoo is an eighteenacre home to more than 600 animals of 175 species in avariety of natural habitat exhibits including a Reptile House, south american http://www.apartmentsusa.com/texas/tx-zoo.htm

GUIDE TO ZOOS ABILENE ZOOLOGICAL PARK CALDWELL ZOO, TYLER CAMERON PARK ZOO, WACO DALLAS AQUARIUM AT FAIR PARK ... TEXAS ZOO, VICTORIA ABILENE ZOOLOGICAL GARDENS Abilene Back CALDWELL ZOO, TYLER Located at: 2203 Martin Luther King Blvd. Tyler, TX 75712 The Caldwell Zoo is open everyday except Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day. Admission and parking are free. Nestled on 85 beautifully landscaped acres in the piney woods of East Texas, the Caldwell Zoo is home to over 2,000 animals, many of which are endangered or threatened species. Animals roam the plains, swim in ponds and climb trees in their naturalistic multi-species environments recreated to resemble South America, North America and Africa. The Caldwell Zoo, a gift of love from the late D. K. and Lottie Caldwell, is owned and operated by the Caldwell Foundation. For more information call (903) 593-0121 Back CAMERON PARK ZOO, WACO Located at: 1701 N. 4th Street Waco, Texas 76702-2570 You’ll find many rare species living together at the Cameron Park Zoo, the nation’s newest natural habitat zoo, located in Waco, Texas. At the zoo, you’ll see antelope run with giraffes as they would in the wild of the African Savannah. Perhaps you’ll even watch as playful White-Handed Gibbons brachiate from tree to tree on an island surrounded by lush vegetation For more information call (254) 750-8400 Back DALLAS AQUARIUM AT FAIR PARK Located at: Dallas, Texas 75226.

37. American Zoo And Aquarium Association PUBLICATIONS COORDINATOR, american Zoo Aquarium Association, Silver Spring I, CharlesPaddock Zoo, Atascadero, CA, DIRECTOR OF MARKETING, south Carolina Aquarium, http://www.aza.org/JobListings/

Find It For Everyone AZA Commercial Members Accreditation ... Contact Us How to advertise jobs: advertise online You are here: Home Job Listings Job Listings The organizations listed below with names in bold are accredited members of AZA. Accreditation is proof positive that an institution is committed to the highest standards in animal care, ethics, conservation, and education. AZA-accredited zoos and aquariums undergo a rigorous six-month long review as well as an on-site inspection by a team of experts who examine the animal collection, veterinary care, the exhibits and physical facilities, safety, security, finances, staffing, and involvement in education, conservation, and research. Once awarded, accreditation must be renewed every five years. For more detailed information about accreditation, including our standards and guidelines, please visit the AZA Accreditation department View all job details Position Title Organization ... ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION INTERNSHIPS New England Aquarium Boston, MA Jan 22, 2003

38. Welcome To The Milwaukee County Zoo While the migration south in Winter is often a leisurely trip, the The MilwaukeeCounty Zoo is an AZA (american Zoo and Aquarium Association) accredited http://www.milwaukeezoo.org/

Zoological Society Links: Reciprocal Zoo List Summer Classes Field Trips Each Spring thousands of birds return to Wisconsin after spending the Winter in Mexico, Central America, or South America. While the migration south in Winter is often a leisurely trip, the migration "home" in spring is much more urgent. Spring is breeding season and the first birds to lay claim to the best nesting grounds have an advantage on any late arrivals. The early bird might not always get the worm, but he does get the nicest nest! Source: www.enature.com "Return to Dinosaur Island" now open! Just can't get enough of dinosaurs? Neither could we! Beginning May 29 and running all summer through September 6, it will look like "Jurassic Park" at the West End of the Milwaukee County Zoo as Northwestern Mutual Foundation presents "Return to Dinosaur Island."

39. The World-Wide Web Virtual Library: Zoos; Comprehensive listing of Zoo related Web sites american Zoo and Aquarium Association (AZA) Member Institutions. Brazilian zoos Directory (in Riverbanks Zoological Park and Botantical Garden http://www.mindspring.com/~zoonet/www_virtual_lib/zoos.html

The WWW Virtual Library:Zoos Please mail postmaster@zoonet.org if you know of online information not in these lists. How this library is organized: Zoo Indexes Links to Web Pages about Specific Zoos Commercial and Public Zoos Private Zoos and Specialized Collections ... Related Virtual Libraries Zoo Indexes American Zoo and Aquarium Association (AZA) Member Institutions Brazilian Zoos Directory (in Portugese) Conservation Breeding Specialist Group Global Zoo Directory - Names and addresses of World Wide Zoos Yahoo - Science:Biology:Zoology:Zoos ZooNet Links - Official Zoo Home Pages To Top Links to Web Pages about Specific Zoos Commercial and Public Zoos Abilene Zoo , Abilene, Texas, USA Asa Zoological Park , Hiroshima, Japan Assiniboine Park Zoo, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Belize Zoo , Belize City, Belize Birmingham Zoo , Birmingham, Alabama, USA Brevard Zoo , Melbourne, Florida, USA The Bronx Zoo , Bronx, New York, USA Buffalo Zoological Gardens , Buffalo, New York, USA Chaffee Zoological Gardens , Fresno, California, USA Chehaw Wild Animal Park , Albany, Georgia, USA Chester Zoo , Upton by Chester, Cheshire, England, UK Cheyenne Mountain Zoological Park , Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden , Cincinnati, Ohio, USA Cleveland Metroparks Zoo , Cleveland, Ohio, USA , Lincoln, Nebraska, USA Fort Wayne Children's Zoo , Fort Wayne, Indiana, USA Fort Worth Zoo , Forth Worth, Texas, USA Franklin Park Zoo , Boston, Massachusetts, USA Gladys Porter Zoo , Brownsville, Texas, USA Guadalajara Zoo , Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico

40. North American Zoo Links North american zoos. On this page I will list links to zoos across North America, as well as other Zoo related links. If you have any links you feel should be included on this list, please email me http://www.arbreptiles.com/zoos.html

North American Zoos On this page I will list links to Zoos across North America, as well as other Zoo related links. If you have any links you feel should be included on this list, please email me, and I will list them here. AK AL AR AZ ... Canada ALABAMA Birmingham Zoo - Birmingham, Alabama, USA Montgomery Zoo - Montgomery, Alabama ALASKA Alaska Zoo - Ancorage, Alaska, USA ARIZONA Phoenix Zoo - Phoenix, Arizona Reid Park Zoo - Tucson, Arizona Wildlife World - Litchfield Park, Arizona ARKANSAS Little Rock Zoo - Little Rock, Arkansas, CALIFORNIA Chaffee Zoological Gardens - Fresno, California, Happy Hollow Park and Zoo - San Jose, California, Los Angeles Zoo - Los Angeles, California, Micke Grove Zoo - Lodi, California, Monterey Bay Aquarium - Monterey Bay, California Oakland Zoo - Oakland, California, Orange County Zoo - Orange, California Sacramento Zoo - Sacramento, California Safari West Wildlife Preserve - Santa Rosa, California San Diego Zoo - San Deigo, California San Diego Wild Animal Park - Escondido, California Santa Ana Zoo - Santa Ana, California

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