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Wildlife and Parrot Links
Association of Zoos and Aquariums -promotes excellence by offering accreditation for qualified zoos around the world which positively impact visitors’ beliefs and knowledge on conservation, stewardship, and their love of animals –find an AZA –accredited zoo near you!
www.aza.org
Audubon –dedicated to conserve and restore natural ecosystems, focusing on birds, other wildlife, and their habitats for the benefit of humanity and the earth's biological diversity
www.audubon.org
Avian Welfare Coalition –aims to prevent the abuse, exploitation, and suffering of captive birds, and to address the crucial issues of rescue, placement, and sanctuary for displaced birds -they also support efforts to insure the survival of wild birds and the conservation of their natural habitats
www.avianwelfare.org
The Bailey Foundation -dedicated to enhancing the life of companion birds through education, rescue, rehabilitation and adoption that services the Delaware Valley tri-state area
www.bailey-foundation.org
Bird Life International –a global partnership of conservation organizations that strives to conserve birds, their habitats, and global biodiversity, working with people towards sustainability in the use of natural resources
www.birdlife.org
CKC Birds –great resource for information on parrots in captivity and parrot conservation, and environmental information
www.ckcbirds.co.uk
Environmental Investigation Agency -works undercover to expose international environmental crime such as the illegal trade in wildlife, illegal logging and trade in timber species, and the world-wide trade in ozone depleting substances
www.eia-international.org
The Gabriel Foundation -A parrot welfare organization provides for the complete physical, psychological and environmental well being of the parrots in the organization’s care that ensures continual nurture for the parrots whether the parrots remain in a sanctuary, in rehabilitation, or are placed into adoptive or foster homes. The parrot welfare organization also provides for the general welfare of parrots in the public domain by providing accurate, comprehensive and reliable educational materials and resources to the public.
www.thegabrielfoundation.org
Hawk Mountain Sanctuary -conserves birds of prey worldwide by providing leadership in raptor conservation science and education, and by maintaining Hawk Mountain Sanctuary as a model observation, research and education facility
www.hawkmountain.org
Indonesian Parrot Project –aimed towards conserving and protecting the endangered wild cockatoos and parrots of Indonesia, while providing sustainable alternate means of income for local villagers in order to reduce trapping and bolster self- esteem. Ultimately, their goal is to change attitudes of the Indonesian people and those throughout the world, to see these creatures as priceless treasures for all generations, and as intelligent sentient beings. Offers eco-tours
www.indonesian-parrot-project.org
International Association of Avian Trainers and Educators -fosters communication, professionalism, and cooperation among those individuals who serve Avian Science through training, public display, research, husbandry, conservation, and education
iaate.org
The Lehigh Valley Zoo –AZA –accredited zoo dedicated to being a leader and model for wildlife conservation, education, and animal welfare while providing a friendly and fun place for citizens and guests of the Lehigh Valley located in the beautiful Trexler Nature Preserve in Schnecksville, PA
www.lvzoo.org
My Toos –everything you need to know BEFORE you get a cockatoo
www.mytoos.com
The National Aviary –the nation’s premier bird park in Pittsburg, PA
www.aviary.org
The Nature Conservancy –a leading conservation organization working around the world to protect ecologically important lands and waters for nature and people
www.nature.org
Parrots International -promotes the conservation of endangered parrot species and improvements in the lives of companion parrots by working in cooperation with other conservation organizations, donors, field research teams, responsible aviculturists and parrot clubs to propose, develop, and fund conservation projects throughout the world
www.parrotsinternational.org
Pocono Avian Research Center –involved in many long term avian research projects like MAPS, a worldwide monitoring avian productivity and survivorship program, and Project OWLNET and offers education programs –based in Cresco, PA
www.poconoavian.org
Pocono Wildlife Rehabilitation Center –provides care for injured and orphaned wildlife until they can fend for themselves and be released back into the wild as well as education programs –based in Stroudsburg, PA
poconowildlife.com
Pro Fauna Indonesia -is a very active Indonesian group that works to protect Indonesia's birds and other animals
www.profauna.or.id
Rare Conservation -a conservation organization that works globally to equip people in the world’s most threatened natural areas with the tools and motivation they need to care for their natural resources by addressing the underlying social and economic factors that create environmental threats based in the USA
www.rareconservation.org
Tropical Nature –a world leader in conservation through ecotourism
www.tropicalnature.org
The World Parrot Trust -an international wildlife charity dedicated to saving parrots worldwide by working to conserve parrots in their natural habitat and advocate for their welfare in captivity
parrots.org
The Wild Connection -promotes education, rescue, rehabilitation and enrichment of parrots in captivity and strives to develop programs to protect endangered parrot species in their natural environment
www.thewildconnection.org