Mercy for Animals (MFA)

The Mercy for Animals (MFA) is a national, non-profit animal advocacy organization. Founded in 1999 and over 25,000 members strong, MFA works to create a society where animals are treated with the respect and compassion they so rightly deserve.

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Zoo babies are great crowd-pleasers, but what happens when babies grow up? Zoos often sell or kill animals who no longer attract visitors. Deer, tigers, lions, and other animals who breed often are sometimes sold to "game" farms where hunters pay for the "privilege" of killing them; some are killed for their meat and/or hides. Other "surplus" animals may be sold to smaller, more poorly run zoos or to laboratories for experiments.

History of the National Zoo

In 1889, The Smithsonian National Zoo was founded and is located Northwest, Washington, D.C. In the early 1960s, the Zoo turned its attention to breeding and studying threatened and endangered species. In 1965, the zoological research division was created to study the reproduction,behavior, and ecology of zoo species, and learn how best to meet the needs of animals. The Smithsonian National Zoo's mission to provide leadership in animal care and animal education which are vital to maintain Earth's biological diversity.


http://nationalzoo.si.edu/AboutUs/History/default.cfm

Born Free

http://www.bornfree.org.uk/


Born Free takes action worldwide to protect threatened species and stop individual animal suffering. Born Free believes wildlife belongs in the wild and works to phase out zoos.

Association of Zoos and Aquariums

Founded in 1924, the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) is a nonprofit 501c(3) organization dedicated to the advancement of zoos and aquariums in the areas of conservation, education, science, and recreation.