Fort Worth Zoo Research Mission Statement

The mission statement of the Fort Worth Zoo was approved in 1999 by the Executive Committee and Board of the Fort Worth Zoological Association.

The mission of the Fort Worth Zoo is to strengthen the bond between humans and the environment by promoting responsible stewardship of wildlife and ensuring diverse, high-quality educational and entertaining family experiences through effective and efficient management of its resources.

In keeping with the overall mission statement of the Fort Worth Zoological Park, the Zoo's conservation research mission statement is as follows:

The Fort Worth Zoo will encourage, conduct and support conservation research projects for the betterment of animal life and ecosystems both in captivity and the wild.

To accomplish this mission, the following operational goals have been established:

• Conservation research will focus on rare and endangered species, as well as the preservation of habitat and ecosystems and the development of scientific husbandry management practices.
• The Fort Worth Zoo will encourage and support the involvement of staff, universities, residents, interns and students in conservation research projects.
• Fort Worth Zoo staff will endeavor to conduct conservation research projects in cooperation with American Zoo and Aquarium Association (AZA) and international conservation organizations.

Seeligson Conservation Fund

The Fort Worth Zoo is currently accepting proposals for the Arthur A. Seeligson, Jr. Conservation Fund. The Seeligson Conservation Fund was established to promote and enable conservation of native Texas wildlife through partnerships with scientists, educators, and organizations committed to conserving the biodiversity of Texas. The application deadline is March 31, 2008. Click here for proposal guidelines and the application form

Required forms and information:

• Fort Worth Zoo Conservation Research & Internal Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) Guidelines | PDF version
• Fort Worth Zoo Research Proposal Form Cover Sheet (PDF)
• Research Proposal Application Form (PDF)
• Sample Collection Form (PDF)