Animalia, Inc.

Last updated on March 15, 2012

The mission of Animalia is to engage and educate the public to further the appreciation, conservation and responsible care for all animals: native, exotic, and domestic.

Description:
Through its presentation of live animals during education outreach programs in schools, libraries, at community events, etc., Animalia helps tens of thousands of children each year to connect with nature. Animalia promotes responsible care of animals through companion animal training courses and animal behavior consultations. As a major proponent of environmental conservation of native and exotic wildlife, Animalia holds permits with the USFWS, Indiana DNR, is licensed by the USDA, and works closely with local and national organizations protecting species and habitats. Animalia shares its expertise as professional speakers at conferences, universities, and community organizations as well as writing articles for various animal magazines.

History:
Founded in 2005 as a consultation firm, Animalia's services included program development for zoos and animal organizations, event speaking, animal training and behavior consultations. In 2006, it established its animal collection and began conducting education outreach programs. IN 2007, Animalia incorporated and achieved non-profit status as a 501(c)(3) and became a 509(a)(2) public charity. In 2008, it became a permitted organization with the US Fish and Wildlife Service and the Indiana DNR Fisheries and Wildlife Service. It began conducting seminars for universities on animal careers and also launched a volunteer program. In 2009, it launched its college intern program. In 2010, Animalia received its USDA License as a Class C Exhibitor. In 2011, Animalia has conducted over 350 education outreach programs, reaching over 25,000 people. Animalia launched an expansion plan to purchase and conserve native Indiana woodlands and build a new facility. Animalia's Executive Director, Joel Vanderbush, became an Advisory Board Member for Department of Animal Sciences at Purdue University.

Contact people:

Joel Vanderbush, Executive Director, (phone), (email) Ailigh Vanderbush, Executive Director, (phone), (email)

Address:

5340 Julian Ave. Indianapolis, IN 46219 (See a map)

Web Site: http://www.animalia.us

Directions:

From the South: Take 465E/N to Emerson. Go north on Emerson to Washington St. Turn right (east) on Washington St. Turn right onto Downey (just past the stoplight at Hawthorne). Turn right onto Julian (the first street. . . (more)

Last updated on March 15, 2012