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The Henson Robinson Zoo is a private nonprofit zoo owned and operated by the Springfield Park District. The zoo was built in 1968–1970 on the eastern shore of Lake Springfield to serve the population of Central Illinois, and opened in 1970. As of 2018, the zoo housed more than 300 animal specimens representing more than 80 species.
The Illinois Audubon Society was founded in April 1897 and is Illinois' oldest non-profit independent conservation organization. [2] As of 2017, it has 18 chapters throughout Illinois. [3] Its executive offices are located at the Adams Wildlife Sanctuary, an Illinois Audubon Society-managed sanctuary on the east side of Springfield. [4]
This is a list of existing public aquariums [1] in the United States, some of which are unaccredited.For zoos, see List of zoos in the United States.. Aquariums are facilities where animals are confined within tanks and displayed to the public, and in which they may also be bred.
The initial Wonders of Wildlife museum was the result of an intensive lobbying campaign by and financial support from Johnny Morris. He campaigned for a ballot initiative that funded a portion of the $52 million cost of building the original museum and the creation of a museum district to oversee the planning, design, and construction of the museum. [4]
Education/Animal Interaction Guide When you were younger you read every animal book in the library, chirped at guinea pigs in the pet store hoping to spark a discussion and even knocked your head ...
The National Veterinary Services Laboratories (NVSL) provides laboratory services for the US Department of Agriculture 's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS). It operates from Ames, Iowa and Plum Island Animal Disease Center at Plum Island (New York). The NVSL provides a wide variety of information and services, centered on ...
An animal rescue transporter brought the huskies to the shelter late July 9, after the shelter had closed for the day, according to the Norfolk SPCA Adoption Center and Veterinary Clinics.
In all Virginia species, males are polygamous and have elaborate courtship displays. These heavily built birds have legs feathered to the toes. Most species are year-round residents and do not migrate. Four species have been recorded in Virginia. Wild turkey, Meleagris gallopavo. Ruffed grouse, Bonasa umbellus.