Resources & Reference Links

Let's Grow the Next Generation of Conservation Leaders 

(Handbooks & Field Guides Designed for Teens & Young Adults, but people of all ages are welcome to join in the fun) 

WAZA

World Association of Zoos & Aquariums

AZA

Association of Zoos & Aquariums

CAZA

Canadian Association of Zoos & Aquariums

At Awesome Animal Academy we offer a variety of Interactive-Handbooks and Project-Base Programs that build a young person's confidence, supports their creativity, improves their emotional well being, helps them develop respect and responsibility, and connects them with the animals they love.

All with the purpose of launching them into the leaders, stewards, and social entrepreneurs they are meant to be!

Awesome Animal Activities

Designed For Kids of All Ages!

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school, homeschooling group, summer camp, library, girl & boy scouts, 4-h group, campground, zoo, aquarium, wildlife conservation center, or any place in the world.

Let's set up a time to talk so I can quickly and easily answer all your questions. 

Book a Call with C S Wurzberger to discuss your needs!

Zoo Directory: Visit Awesome Animals

Printed U.S. Edition  

Visit the animals you love! In this guide you’ll find the most comprehensive directory of great zoos, aquariums, wildlife conservation centers, sanctuaries, and other amazing organizations involved in caring for the animals. In addition, go to VisitAwesomeAnimals.com and check out the Online Directory. You’ll be able to search for places, view pictures & videos of the animals, visit the location's website, get directions, and connect with them through their social media links. Have fun traveling on your Awesome Animal Adventures! 

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About the Author

 C S Wurzberger, the Critter Saver, is driven by a powerful passion and sense of purpose to help protect our Earth and its animals! She spends her days engaged in, teaching about, and spotlighting species-saving initiatives around the world.

She is a certified high-performance coach who specializes in working with ambitious and enthusiastic young people who want to launch their own conservation initiatives and socialpreneur projects that protect the animals they animals love while sparking curiosity, building confidence and compassion, growing leadership skills, expanding entrepreneurial thinking, and developing respect and empathy for all!

As a wildlife conservation coach, educator, author, podcaster, and presenter with 35+ years of experience, C S offers online and in-person programs at selected youth organizations, Mother Earth News Fairs, summer camps, schools, and homeschooling groups.

 Plus, in partnership with zoos, aquariums, wildlife conservation centers, and farms, she provides the tools and knowledge to launch and lead a collection of Awesome Animal Protection Projects™ around the world!

C S is also the former director of a 150-acre, 300-animal, USDA-licensed petting zoo. There, she created, implemented, and promoted all of their educational programs. 

Plus, she experienced the joy of bottle-raising numerous animals such as Walter the Wallaby, Parachute the Field Mouse, Ted the Cheviot Lamb, Andy the Aoudad, and many others who touched her heart!

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