<h4>Purpose</h4>
The Conservation Committees Mission is to connect AAZK members with opportunities to engage in habitat conservation and in situ wildlife initiatives and to provide educational resources about environmentally responsible practices.
<h4>Conservation Committee Mission Statement</h4>
To promote and establish connections between AAZK members and the conservation of wildlife and their habitats.

To provide educational resources for members and their institutions about environmentally responsible practices.
<h4>Vision Statement</h4>
Serve as a resource that will assist members in finding in situ opportunities with local, national, and international conservation projects and to initiate new conservation projects.
<h4>Conservation Research and Volunteer Opportunities</h4>
The Conservation Committee maintains a database of volunteer and compensated research/work  opportunities within the United States and for International Programs and Agencies.

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Provide contact information to coordinate educational and development opportunities with conservationists.
<h4>Chair</h4>
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<p align="center">Christy Poelker -<em>Saint Louis Zoo</em></p>

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