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On June 24, in Washington, D.C., American Humane awarded Dr. Jon Paul Rodríguez, Chair of the IUCN Species Survival Commission, with the inaugural Wolfgang Kiessling International Prize for Species Conservation.…

Last week was National Zookeeper Week, an opportunity to appreciate zookeepers’ hard work, conservation efforts and passion. Zookeepers at American Humane Certified™ zoos and aquariums hold a special place in…

June is National Zoo and Aquarium Month, celebrated annually to honor the role of the world’s zoos and aquariums in conservation, education, recreation and research. These facilities work hard every…

Summer is just around the corner! Looking for a great way to spend the long, hot summer days? We recommend visiting an American Humane Certified™ zoo or aquarium! The good…

The cold, dark days of winter are finally coming to an end, and we can’t wait for spring! However, the winter months didn’t slow down the animal experts, conservationists, animal…

The month of March is when we celebrate and raise awareness for dolphins – our extremely intelligent friends with big, bubbly personalities. These beautiful marine animals are known for being…

Penguins are a unique bird that have fascinated humans for centuries. Likely, this is because of their similarity to us. Penguins walk upright, they communicate in a similar pattern to…

We love stories of hope and healing, especially from American Humane CertifiedTM zoological facilities that are working to build a better, more humane world for animals across the globe. As the…

This week, Loro Parque, a world-renowned zoological organization in Spain, awarded its prestigious “Gorilla Prize” to Dr. Robin Ganzert, president & CEO of American Humane. Loro Parque, which has been…

On Wednesday, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced that it believes 23 bird, fish, mollusk and plant species are extinct. A sad day for conservationists, it is a sobering…