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The Houston Zoo's mission is to connect communities with animals, inspiring action to save wildlife. By making a gift in your will, your legacy will provide a place for the next generation to see animals and to save them.

The Cleveland Zoological Society and Cleveland Metroparks Zoo share a mission: We create compelling experiences that connect people with wildlife and inspire personal responsibility for conserving the natural world.

Last Chance for Animals (LCA) recognizes that animals have the ability to experience pain, and as such they deserve certain basic rights protecting them from pain caused by humans. LCA believes that non-human animals should not be subjected to suffering and exploitation by humans because alternatives exist for nearly every traditional "usage" of animals. LCA opposes the use of animals for scientific curiosity, entertainment, clothing, and food. LCA recognizes the use of non-human animals in medical experimentation as both immoral and of questionable scientific validity due to the tremendous biological difference between species. LCA's work advocates conscious and informed lifestyle decisions, and the organization is committed to disseminating truthful information about societal animal abuse to improve the treatment of animals.

Wildlife in Crisis is a volunteer run, non-profit organization dedicated to wildlife preservation and land conservation. Founded in 1988, each year WIC cares for over 5,000 injured and orphaned wild animals. WIC relies entirely on donations to care for debilitated wildlife. For more information about WIC and for answers to frequently asked questions about wildlife visit wildlifeincrisis.org.

Carolina Wildlife Conservation Center rescues, treats, rehabilitates, and releases injured, orphaned, and ill native wildlife in North Carolina while operating an on-site hospital and conservation land; it also provides public education to promote coexistence between people and local wildlife.

Beluga Whale Alliance (BWA) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization devoted to supporting the worldwide and local conservation of beluga whales and their Arctic and subarctic habitats through science-focused outreach, education, collaboration, community participation, and research.

The Center for Whale Research conducts long‑term scientific monitoring of Southern Resident killer whales — including annual censuses and health assessments — to inform conservation policy and ecosystem recovery. It also runs public outreach and education programs (including an outreach center) to raise awareness and support for orca and habitat protection.

Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution conducts independent ocean science, engineering, and education to advance understanding of the ocean and its connections to the Earth system, and communicates that knowledge to inform decision‑making and benefit society. Its work combines research, ship/vehicle operations, technology development, and training to address climate, ecosystem, and ocean‑resource challenges.

The mission of the Friends of the Folsom Zoo Sanctuary, Inc. is to assist in the enrichment and enhancement of the lives of the animals living at the zoo sanctuary through funding special needs, creating partnerships, supporting educational activities and sponsoring special events.

The Haven Zoo operates as a nonprofit animal rescue and sanctuary that provides permanent homes, diet and enrichment for displaced exotic and domestic animals. It also offers educational visits and outreach to raise awareness about conservation and animal welfare.

Carolina Tiger Rescue is a 501(c)(3) wildlife sanctuary that rescues and provides lifelong care for wild cats and other rescued animals, and advances conservation through public education and advocacy to reduce exploitation of wildcats and protect their native habitats.

The International Rhino Foundation (IRF) funds and manages on-the-ground conservation programs in Africa and Asia to protect all five rhino species. It focuses on anti-poaching and law-enforcement support, habitat protection and restoration, scientific research and captive-breeding where needed, and community engagement to secure viable rhino populations long-term.