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With over 50 species, 20 that are rare or endangered, the Good Zoo was dedicated in memory of seven-year-old Philip Mayer Good in 1977 and continues to thrive through the support of local residents.
Their mission is to educate their visitors regarding natural and physical sciences and to promote conservation.
Located 4 miles from West Liberty University in Wheeling, WV.
The Wilds
The Wilds is a private, non-profit conservation center located on nearly 10,000 acres of reclaimed mine land in rural southeastern Ohio. It was created as the conservation center of the future by a group of civic leaders, political leaders and zoo professionals who believed that a serious scientific approach was required to find solutions to environmental concerns.
From its inception, the Wilds has been envisioned as a facility that combines cutting-edge conservation science and education programs with unique visitor opportunities.
Located approximately 80 miles from West Liberty University in Cumberland, Ohio.