Advancing Conservation through Empathy for Wildlife
Creating and sharing effective practices to foster empathy for animals and people.
Who We Are
Our Vision
A conservation-minded society, motivated by empathy towards all life.
Our Mission
Benefits
The role of the ACE for Wildlife™ Network
The ACE for Wildlife™ Network provides a variety of ways for its participants to share and learn about promoting empathy for animals and people, including events, resource libraries, and more. Discover how we can help you make a difference in conservation.
Bringing People Together
Join our engaging events to learn, connect, and take action for wildlife conservation.
Driving Change
Connect with our global network of professionals at the forefront of innovative conservation initiatives.
Sharing Knowledge
Access our extensive resource libraries to find valuable information and tools for fostering empathy.
Diversity Statement
The ACE for Wildlife™ Network celebrates the variety of perspectives Network Members, Affiliates, and Partners bring to our work. Our diverse abilities, practices and capabilities make us stronger. By fostering a space that supports these strengths, we help our community to flourish. We support and stand with our Network Members, Affiliates, and Partners as they work to create inclusive and empathetic conservation solutions.
We believe each one of us has a role to play in furthering this work. Currently, we are working towards building a structure that will help hold us accountable for embodying these values.
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Members & Affiliates
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Achievements at a glance
Our achievements stand as a testament to our commitments to conservation and empathy for wildlife. With every milestone reached, each program delivered, and every guest inspired, we celebrate our collective progress. Explore our achievements to see how, together, we’re making a real difference in the world of zoos and aquariums.
Knowledge Base
Powerful Resources
Our resource section is a gateway to knowledge, insights, and tools that drive effective conservation. Dive into a wealth of resources, from research papers to educational materials and practical guides. Join the Network to gain access to more powerful resources.
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This tool describes best practices in developing empathy towards wildlife by defining empathy, how it can be developed through different age groups, and examples of how to implement empathy towards wildlife.
This resource highlights several studies that point to the potential role empathy may play in relation to conservation behavior.
Network Newsletters
Featured Event
Learning Group: Introduction to Empathy Evaluation
Facilitated by Theo Bamberger, Evaluation Specialist at Woodland Park Zoo, evaluators across out Network will discuss different approaches to evaluation empathy practices, share examples and findings from evaluations they’ve conducted, and speak to the future of empathy evaluation and their organizations. This event is not just for evaluators! We encourage anyone interested in learning about evaluating empathy practices attend this event.
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Network Partner Organizations
Our Partner Organizations are 27 zoos and aquariums accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) committed to fostering empathy as a strategy for conservation.
Network Affiliates
If you do not work or volunteer at a Network Partner Organization, you can apply to become an ACE for Wildlife Affiliate. We have Affiliates worldwide and continue to grow!
Email the Advancing Empathy team at Woodland Park Zoo
Feel free to email the team at Woodland Park Zoo behind the ACE for Wildlife Network with your inquiries or contributions.
ACE for Wildlife™ Network Affiliate application
Affiliates have access to our discussion board, Network activities, resources, and events, and the ability to serve on a committee or working group.
Woodland Park Zoo Empathy Grant Opportunities
Click here for information about Woodland Park Zoo's Building Organization Capacity to Foster Empathy for Wildlife Granting Program.
Member Testimonials
Hear from our current Members and Affiliates about the positive impact of the Network on their work.
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