AlbuqueRque Biopark Zoo
ASIAN ELEPHANT SPECIALIST GROUP
Of the International Union for Conservation of Nature
https://www.asesg.org/
The Asian Elephant Specialist Group (AsESG) is an integral part of the Species Survival Commission (SSC) of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). The AsESG shall provide the best available scientifically grounded evidence to the abundance, distribution, and demographic status of Asian elephant populations in all 13 range states. It shall periodically compile range-wide assessments which shall be publicly disseminated via the AsESG website and other outlets.
CHEYENNE MOUNTAIN ZOO
The Staff at the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo is considered by many to be the experts on the palm oil crisis in the zoo community. By providing tools and information about the issues surrounding the production of palm oil, they encourage people to take action and make responsible consumer choices.
Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden
The Zoological Society of Cincinnati was founded in 1873 and officially opened its doors in September 18, 1875, making the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden the second oldest Zoo in the United States. On that day, the zoo had a male African elephant named “Conqueror.” The Cincinnati Zoo is the oldest zoo in the U.S. to house elephants. Currently there are one male and three female Asian elephants with a total of 388 species. The Elephant Department contributes to many Asian Elephant conservation projects. Much of the money coming through the “Elephant Extravaganza” private tours.
elefantasia
ElefantAsia is a registered non-profit organization working to safeguard the Asian Elephant. Operating in Laos since 2001, ElefantAsia initiates elephant conservation program, breeding incentives, environmental awareness, and well-being campaigns throughout the areas populated by wild and captive elephants. ElefantAsia runs Veterinary mobile clinics to provide free treatment to elephants and train mahouts in basic health care and humane handling practices. They also undertake rigorous registration campaigns with microchips and database software to monitor the population and fight against illegal capture and smuggling of elephants.
Elephant Managers Association
The Elephant Managers Association (EMA) is an international non-profit organization of professional elephant handlers, administrators, veterinarians, researchers and elephant enthusiasts. The EMA is dedicated to the welfare of the world's elephants through improved conservation, husbandry, research, education and communication. All of their members adhere to the Elephant Managers Association, Inc. Code of Ethics and are committed to providing elephant care at the highest professional level.
Global Alliance of National Parks
The GANP mission is to encourage conservation by promoting travel and exploration of the world’s national parks to learn about the amazing beauty and natural resources they protect.
Globally Connecting for Globally Protecting
golden triangle asian elephant foundation
Both Golden Triangle and AES believe it is important to help elephants in captivity in their range countries, since there is such a long history of man and elephant living together. GTAEF is a non-profit in Thailand dedicated to helping both mahout and elephant by keeping them together for the betterment of their lives.
IUCN (see Asian Elephant Specialist Group)
https://www.iucn.org/
IUCN is a membership Union composed of both government and civil society organizations. It harnesses the experience, resources and reach of its more than 1,400 Member organizations and the input of more than 18,000 experts. This diversity and vast expertise makes IUCN the global authority on the status of the natural world and the measures needed to safeguard it.
International Elephant Foundation
The International Elephant Foundation actively supports conservation, education, research, management programs, and community-based strategies to enhance the survival of elephants and protect their habitats worldwide. They are a catalyst for a sustainable future where elephants thrive.
Komunitas Untuk Hutan Sumatera, KHS
One of KHS' core objectives is to support the on-going operation of the Indonesian Governments' Elephant Response Units (ERUs) within the Way Kambas National Park. The ERUs continue to effectively mitigate and further reduce Human-Elephant Conflict and to support a sustainable coexistence between wild elephants and local communities.
Little Rock Zoo
Little Rock Zoo is home to over 200 species of animals including Asian Elephants. The zoo currently houses 3 Asian females and actively participates in the education, conservation, and research of these magnificent creatures. Little Rock Zoo specializes in geriatric female elephants and have held Asian elephants continuously since 1937, over 83 years.
Species Survival Commission
https://www.iucn.org/commissions/ssc-groups
The IUCN Species Survival Commission (SSC) is a science-based network of volunteer experts working together in more than 160 Specialist Groups, Red List Authorities and Task Forces. Some groups address conservation issues related to particular groups of plants, fungi or animals while others focus on broader issues such as reintroduction of species into former habitats, climate change, wildlife health and sustainable use and trade.
Sri Lanka Wildlife Conservation Society
The Sri Lanka Wildlife Conservation Society (SLWCS) is a non-governmental organization committed to developing a sustainable model for wildlife conservation in Sri Lanka. Their focus is on helping people, elephants and other wildlife co-exist peacefully. SLWCS is highly committed to developing practical solutions that mitigate wildlife-human conflict, environmental damage, climate change, and biodiversity loss, and that address sustainable livelihoods, land use, and rural poverty issues. All of these issues are intertwined and must be addressed simultaneously to achieve lasting and meaningful conservation.
think elephants international
Think Elephants International strives to promote elephant conservation through scientific research, educational programs, and international collaborations. TEI operates by enlisting the expertise of scientists and educators working in diverse fields who are committed to the conservation of elephants and other animals through (1) scientific research intended to aid in conservation efforts for elephants and other wildlife, (2) pre-college education programs designed to impassion the next generation with critical thinking skills and an understanding of environmental issues, and (3) partnerships with other conservation organizations in order to collaboratively tackle relevant issues. TEI is dedicated to using the elephant as a means of connecting the public to broader conservation topics, and inciting in individuals an admiration for all wildlife.
Topeka Zoo and Conservation Center
The mission of the Topeka Zoo and Conservation Center is to enrich the community through wildlife conservation and education.
Woodland Park Zoo
Woodland Park Zoo saves wildlife and inspires everyone to make conservation a priority in their lives
zoological association of america
http://zaa.org/
ZAA promotes responsible ownership, management, conservation, and propagation of animals in both privately funded and publicly funded facilities through professional standards in husbandry, animal care, safety and ethics.