National Elephant Center no http://www.thenationalelephantcenter.org/en/rss National Elephant Center http://www.thenationalelephantcenter.org/tresources/en/images/icons/tendenci34x15.gif http://www.thenationalelephantcenter.org Copyright 2010 National Elephant Center Tendenci Association Software by Schipul - The Web Marketing Company en-us noemail@thenationalelephantcenter.org Fri, 30 Jul 2010 10:06:29 GMT photos http://www.thenationalelephantcenter.org/en/photos/v/39/ <img src ="http://www.thenationalelephantcenter.org/tpeople/wwwNationalelephantcenter4.1/krusso/photos/39/IMG_0980-m.JPG" /><br> <br><br> IMG_0980 http://www.thenationalelephantcenter.org/en/photos/v/39/ Fri, 30 Jul 2010 10:06:29 GMT photos http://www.thenationalelephantcenter.org/en/photos/v/38/ <img src ="http://www.thenationalelephantcenter.org/tpeople/wwwNationalelephantcenter4.1/krusso/photos/38/IMG_0979-m.JPG" /><br> <br><br> IMG_0979 http://www.thenationalelephantcenter.org/en/photos/v/38/ Fri, 30 Jul 2010 10:06:29 GMT photos http://www.thenationalelephantcenter.org/en/photos/v/37/ <img src ="http://www.thenationalelephantcenter.org/tpeople/wwwNationalelephantcenter4.1/krusso/photos/37/IMG_0977-m.JPG" /><br> <br><br> IMG_0977 http://www.thenationalelephantcenter.org/en/photos/v/37/ Fri, 30 Jul 2010 10:06:29 GMT photos http://www.thenationalelephantcenter.org/en/photos/v/36/ <img src ="http://www.thenationalelephantcenter.org/tpeople/wwwNationalelephantcenter4.1/krusso/photos/36/IMG_0976-m.JPG" /><br> <br><br> IMG_0976 http://www.thenationalelephantcenter.org/en/photos/v/36/ Fri, 30 Jul 2010 10:06:29 GMT photos http://www.thenationalelephantcenter.org/en/photos/v/35/ <img src ="http://www.thenationalelephantcenter.org/tpeople/wwwNationalelephantcenter4.1/krusso/photos/35/IMG_0975-m.JPG" /><br> <br><br> IMG_0975 http://www.thenationalelephantcenter.org/en/photos/v/35/ Fri, 30 Jul 2010 10:06:29 GMT photos http://www.thenationalelephantcenter.org/en/photos/v/34/ <img src ="http://www.thenationalelephantcenter.org/tpeople/wwwNationalelephantcenter4.1/krusso/photos/34/IMG_0974-m.JPG" /><br> <br><br> IMG_0974 http://www.thenationalelephantcenter.org/en/photos/v/34/ Fri, 30 Jul 2010 10:06:29 GMT photos http://www.thenationalelephantcenter.org/en/photos/v/33/ <img src ="http://www.thenationalelephantcenter.org/tpeople/wwwNationalelephantcenter4.1/krusso/photos/33/IMG_0973-m.JPG" /><br> <br><br> IMG_0973 http://www.thenationalelephantcenter.org/en/photos/v/33/ Fri, 30 Jul 2010 10:06:29 GMT photos http://www.thenationalelephantcenter.org/en/photos/v/32/ <img src ="http://www.thenationalelephantcenter.org/tpeople/wwwNationalelephantcenter4.1/krusso/photos/32/IMG_0972-m.JPG" /><br> <br><br> IMG_0972 http://www.thenationalelephantcenter.org/en/photos/v/32/ Fri, 30 Jul 2010 10:06:29 GMT photos http://www.thenationalelephantcenter.org/en/photos/v/31/ <img src ="http://www.thenationalelephantcenter.org/tpeople/wwwNationalelephantcenter4.1/krusso/photos/31/IMG_0971-m.JPG" /><br> <br><br> IMG_0971 http://www.thenationalelephantcenter.org/en/photos/v/31/ Fri, 30 Jul 2010 10:06:29 GMT photos http://www.thenationalelephantcenter.org/en/photos/v/30/ <img src ="http://www.thenationalelephantcenter.org/tpeople/wwwNationalelephantcenter4.1/krusso/photos/30/IMG_0970-m.JPG" /><br> <br><br> IMG_0970 http://www.thenationalelephantcenter.org/en/photos/v/30/ Fri, 30 Jul 2010 10:06:29 GMT photos http://www.thenationalelephantcenter.org/en/photos/v/29/ <img src ="http://www.thenationalelephantcenter.org/tpeople/wwwNationalelephantcenter4.1/krusso/photos/29/TNEC-at-AZA_2-m.jpg" /><br>AZA-accredited zoos have achieved rigorous standards for animal care, education, wildlife conservation and science. As a Corporate Member, Waste Management will actively support ongoing conservation initiatives at AZA-accredited zoos. <br><br> Waste Management Booth at AZA AZA-accredited zoos have achieved rigorous standards for animal care, education, wildlife conservation and science. As a Corporate Member, Waste Management will actively support ongoing conservation initiatives at AZA-accredited zoos. http://www.thenationalelephantcenter.org/en/photos/v/29/ Fri, 30 Jul 2010 10:06:29 GMT photos http://www.thenationalelephantcenter.org/en/photos/v/28/ <img src ="http://www.thenationalelephantcenter.org/tpeople/wwwNationalelephantcenter4.1/krusso/photos/28/TNEC-at-AZA_1-m.jpg" /><br>Waste Management also became an AZA Corporate Member, supporting more than 200-accredited zoos nationwide. <br><br> Waste Management Booth at AZA Waste Management also became an AZA Corporate Member, supporting more than 200-accredited zoos nationwide. http://www.thenationalelephantcenter.org/en/photos/v/28/ Fri, 30 Jul 2010 10:06:29 GMT photos http://www.thenationalelephantcenter.org/en/photos/v/27/ <img src ="http://www.thenationalelephantcenter.org/tpeople/wwwNationalelephantcenter4.1/krusso/photos/27/TNEC-at-AZA_3-m.jpg" /><br>Barbara Nussa and Jeff Sabin of Waste Management recently visited the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) 2008 Annual Conference in Milwaukee. Waste Management hosted a booth in the exhibit hall where Barbara and Jeff discussed Waste Management’s involvement with The National Elephant Center, the company’s diverse recycling programs and environmental initiatives, and its commitment to wildlife conservation. <br><br> Waste Management Booth at AZA Barbara Nussa and Jeff Sabin of Waste Management recently visited the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) 2008 Annual Conference in Milwaukee. Waste Management hosted a booth in the exhibit hall where Barbara and Jeff discussed Waste Management’s involvement with The National Elephant Center, the company’s diverse recycling programs and environmental initiatives, and its commitment to wildlife conservation. http://www.thenationalelephantcenter.org/en/photos/v/27/ Fri, 30 Jul 2010 10:06:29 GMT photos http://www.thenationalelephantcenter.org/en/photos/v/26/ <img src ="http://www.thenationalelephantcenter.org/tpeople/wwwNationalelephantcenter4.1/krusso/photos/26/IMG_1575-m.jpg" /><br>Though relatively common in Florida, the barn owl population is changing as a result of increasing development throughout Florida. Waste Management property provides crucial habitat to support this species in Okeechobee. <br><br> IMG_1575 Though relatively common in Florida, the barn owl population is changing as a result of increasing development throughout Florida. Waste Management property provides crucial habitat to support this species in Okeechobee. http://www.thenationalelephantcenter.org/en/photos/v/26/ Fri, 30 Jul 2010 10:06:29 GMT photos http://www.thenationalelephantcenter.org/en/photos/v/25/ <img src ="http://www.thenationalelephantcenter.org/tpeople/wwwNationalelephantcenter4.1/krusso/photos/25/IMG_1571-m.jpg" /><br>Three-and-a-half months ago the barn owls were discovered on a construction site in Western St. Lucie County where they would not survive. The owls were rescued by Treasure Coast Wildlife Center staff, who raised the chicks and began flight training to prepare them for life in the wild. <br><br> IMG_1571 Three-and-a-half months ago the barn owls were discovered on a construction site in Western St. Lucie County where they would not survive. The owls were rescued by Treasure Coast Wildlife Center staff, who raised the chicks and began flight training to prepare them for life in the wild. http://www.thenationalelephantcenter.org/en/photos/v/25/ Fri, 30 Jul 2010 10:06:29 GMT photos http://www.thenationalelephantcenter.org/en/photos/v/24/ <img src ="http://www.thenationalelephantcenter.org/tpeople/wwwNationalelephantcenter4.1/krusso/photos/24/IMG_1569-m.jpg" /><br>The owls were rescued as chicks by Treasure Coast Wildlife Center staff members, who not only kept them alive but prepared them for life in the wild. Now fully grown, they are being released into natural habitat owned by Waste Management and certified by the Wildlife Habitat Council <br><br> IMG_1569 The owls were rescued as chicks by Treasure Coast Wildlife Center staff members, who not only kept them alive but prepared them for life in the wild. Now fully grown, they are being released into natural habitat owned by Waste Management and certified by the Wildlife Habitat Council http://www.thenationalelephantcenter.org/en/photos/v/24/ Fri, 30 Jul 2010 10:06:29 GMT photos http://www.thenationalelephantcenter.org/en/photos/v/23/ <img src ="http://www.thenationalelephantcenter.org/tpeople/wwwNationalelephantcenter4.1/krusso/photos/23/IMG_1567-m.jpg" /><br>Representatives from the Treasure Coast Wildlife Center, Waste Management and The National Elephant Center released four barn owls rescued from a construction site. <br><br> IMG_1567 Representatives from the Treasure Coast Wildlife Center, Waste Management and The National Elephant Center released four barn owls rescued from a construction site. http://www.thenationalelephantcenter.org/en/photos/v/23/ Fri, 30 Jul 2010 10:06:29 GMT photos http://www.thenationalelephantcenter.org/en/photos/v/22/ <img src ="http://www.thenationalelephantcenter.org/tpeople/wwwNationalelephantcenter4.1/krusso/photos/22/rendering6-m.jpg" /><br> <br><br> Illustrative Aerial View http://www.thenationalelephantcenter.org/en/photos/v/22/ Fri, 30 Jul 2010 10:06:29 GMT photos http://www.thenationalelephantcenter.org/en/photos/v/21/ <img src ="http://www.thenationalelephantcenter.org/tpeople/wwwNationalelephantcenter4.1/krusso/photos/21/rendering5-m.jpg" /><br> <br><br> Site Overview http://www.thenationalelephantcenter.org/en/photos/v/21/ Fri, 30 Jul 2010 10:06:29 GMT photos http://www.thenationalelephantcenter.org/en/photos/v/20/ <img src ="http://www.thenationalelephantcenter.org/tpeople/wwwNationalelephantcenter4.1/krusso/photos/20/rendering4-m.jpg" /><br> <br><br> Oasis Waterholes http://www.thenationalelephantcenter.org/en/photos/v/20/ Fri, 30 Jul 2010 10:06:29 GMT