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The Ecomuseum is a unique educational zoo operated by the Saint Lawrence Valley Natural History Society (a charitable non profit organization) whose mission centers on education, research, and conservation. Open to the general public year-round, the Ecomuseum’s educational program offers educational opportunities both on and off-site. As such, and with more than 40 000 children touched by its educational programs every year, the Ecomuseum is one of the most efficient zoos in Canada in delivering environmental education to children. With over 92 000 visitors in the past year alone, the Ecomuseum is a tribute to its exceptional impact in public education at large. In addition, as a testament to its quality standards, the Ecomuseum is one of only 25 institutions in the country proudly accredited by the Canadian Association of Zoos and Aquariums.

It is the mission, duty, and purpose of Zeus' Rescues to eradicate pet homelessness and euthanasia within the New Orleans metro area. The organization is further committed to community-building and pet education with a focus on children and the elderly.

Geauga Humane Society offers an adoption program for homeless animals, low cost spay/neuter programs for owners with financial need, a TNR program for Geauga County residents, a Behavior HelpLine for callers with animals with behavior problems, a shelter dog training & behavior program called Homeward Bound, community education (training, behavior, pet loss support, pet first aid, etc.), humane education programs for children and adults, volunteer and foster care programs, and TLC Kids, an on-site educational program for children. The Rescue Village facility includes a clinic that serves the medical and surgical needs of our shelter animals.

Our mission is to provide a safe and sheltering environment for the homeless animals of today, encourage kindness and responsibility for the pets of tomorrow, and foster through the education of our children a compassion for all living creatures, both man and animal.

A Place for Peanut, Inc. is a non profit sanctuary that is dedicated to the rescue, care and rehabilitation of abused and neglected equines.Our mission is to educate the public and bring joy to the children and veterans in hospitals, orphanages and special programs using equine therapy.

The Shark Angels are leading a positive, contagious movement to save sharks – and the oceans. We are a passionate, global community that believes in the power of education, media and local grassroots campaigns. We raise awareness to the critical issues, educate children, change perspectives, and empower and connect advocates to act locally to save sharks and the critical ecosystems they support.

Dazzle Africa, a 501(c)(3) Charity, partners with local organizations in Zambia to provide programs in conservation, education and community development. We aim to ensure that future generations of all children are self-sufficient and iconic African wildlife thrive.

To use the sport/ skill of fishing as a mechanism to immerse and educate socio-economically disadvantaged children about their local marine and/or freshwater environment; while also working with fishing tournaments to collect and clean already caught fish to be donated to soup kitchens.

Save-A-Pet rescues, rehabilitates, and rehomes abandoned or homeless cats and dogs and provides necessary medical care (including spay/neuter services). The organization also focuses on humane education—especially for children—and community outreach to promote responsible pet ownership.

To provide a home for abused, unwanted, and orphaned children and animals. To provide an education for a culturally diverse group of children: school, improved social skills, and emotional stability are part of our plan to help break the cycle of poverty and destructive behavior. To provide an awareness through our rehab/education programs which emphasizes that all living things have value no matter how small or seemingly insignificant. When we as a society can recognize this fact we will begin to win the battles for conservation and preservation. To provide God's unconditional love and care for humans and animals who have special needs in their lives, whether mental, physical, or emotional.

Piccolo Farms mission is to provide loving forever homes to discarded livestock and farm animals. We serve our community through service and educational programs for adults and children of all ages. We are donor funded and our mission is driven by Proverbs 24:11.

Since 1974 we've raised $5 million to teach children about the value of nature, to help care for injured birds of prey, to plant trees, and to purchase and protect important natural lands. For more information on these projects, please call Brian Hobbs, Diretor - Development, at (905) 336-1158 extension 2255. The Foundation is currently raising funds for environmental education programs for children including the Halton Children's Water Festival and the Halton Forest Festival, the new Hawk Clan longhouse at Crawford Lake Conservation Area, the Mountsberg Shrike Recovery Project, the Mountsberg Raptor Centre and habitat restoration projects at Oakville's Glenorchy Conservation Area.