Past Grants & Agreements

ZDR3 is grateful for both one-time and ongoing grants we have received to support our essential operations. They are what have helped us grow to meet our network’s needs.

2025

  • ZDR3 has signed a cooperative agreement with USDA APHIS to expand ZDR3’s Network and to enhance facility and industry contingency planning and response capacity, filling a void that existed in the exotic animal community. These Congressionally appropriated funds help fill some of the funding needs for ZDR3 operations.

2024

  • The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) recognized the success and future potential of ZDR3 to respond to disasters at exotic facilities and chose to initially support its development. An existing USDA agreement with the American Association of Zoo Veterinarians (AAZV) to manage the Zoo and Aquarium All Hazards Partnership (ZAHP) was a natural alliance for directing funds to ZDR3. This collaboration will allow all involved entities to better streamline efforts where appropriate.

2023

  • The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) recognized the success and future potential of ZDR3 to respond to disasters at exotic facilities and chose to help support these efforts. An existing USDA agreement with the American Association of Zoo Veterinarians (AAZV) to manage the Zoo and Aquarium All Hazards Partnership (ZAHP) was a natural alliance for directing funds to ZDR3. This collaboration allowed all involved entities to better streamline efforts where appropriate.

2022

  • Bass Pro Shops and Cabela's partners with local and national organizations in support of their mission to inspire people to enjoy, love, and conserve the great outdoors. In 2022, they provided ZDR3 a grant that supported our response operations when our network was growing rapidly. They were also part of a group that provided support for the original network of zoos in Texas, which ultimately formalized as ZDR3.

  • SeaWorld Busch Gardens created the Conservation Fund to raise support for grassroots conservation projects that are truly making a difference. ZDR3 received this grant to support our Hurricane Ian response coordination for zoos, aquariums, and other businesses holding non-domestic animals. Funded projects are selected by the fund’s Scientific Advisory Panel and Board of Directors.