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- EIN 86-0174843
- (602) 286-3800
- 455 N Galvin Pkwy Phoenix AZ 85008-3431 USA
- www.phoenixzoo.org
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Nonprofit Overview
Causes: Animals, Zoos & Aquariums
Mission: The arizona center for nature conservation advances the stewardship and conservation of animals and their habitats while providing experiences that inspire people and motivate them to care for the natural world.
Programs: The arizona center for nature conservation operates the phoenix zoo, a 126-acre zoological park, within papago park, with over 1,400 animals in exhibitions, and participates in worldwide species survival plans. Through ecosystem exhibition, education and conservation, the zoo serves visitors with a mission to provide experiences that inspire people and motivate them to care for the natural world. The arizona center for nature conservation also operates the south mountain environmental educational center (smeec), within south mountain park preserve. Smeec includes a visitor center with interpretive exhibits, classroom and event space allowing for nature interpretive talks, community programs and gatherings. (continued on schedule o)with a focus on experiential learning, the zoo and smeec also conduct a variety of educational activities with children as their primary audience to emphasize caring relationships, personal responsibility, and action to conserve animals and nature in general.