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Many people think a zoo is a place of
confinement for animals. Stuart made sure we
understood what a zoo really is…an institution
that promotes species survival, an educational
institution, an institution that inspires young
people to connect with animals, and a
conservation organization that trains young
people to become conservation leaders.

Barbara Levy Kipper

TRUSTEE, CZS BOARD OF TRUSTEES

PUTTING THE SCIENCE IN ANIMAL WELFARE
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LEADER IN THE MAKING in 2008. “The Center was one of the first in North America to have a group of people
dedicated to researching welfare,” said Bill Zeigler, CZS’ senior vice president of Animal
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A u d u b o n C en t er . T o d a y t h e C en t er ' s Strahl greatly expanded inclusion programming through the Chicago Zoological Society’s
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16,000 students from the surrounding facilities and programming consider the needs of guests with disabilities. A sensory
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garden, sensory-friendly family rooms, and a resource center were created for visitors with
disabilities, for example. Many of these programs have won state and national awards.
Following is a partial list.
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