|
Black-Footed Penguins: The population of black-footed (jackass) penguins has decreased from more than a million in the early 1900s to just 150,000 today. |
…a park that promotes education, conservation, encourages interaction and provides family entertainment.
To educate the public about endangered species while increasing the population of certain species through quality breeding programs. Educating the public is achieved through close contact with unique animals in an aesthetically pleasing setting, as well as educational tours through the park. The Park is dedicated to helping everyone improve their connection with the wonders of the animal world. Our aim is to provide the ultimate experience for visitors and to be one of the premier facilities for breeding endangered species in the world.
The Park provides visitors the opportunity to observe species unique to the area, interact with endangered species and enjoy the natural and stunning environment around them.
Tanganyika Wildlife Company began as a zoo supply business. It bred, transported, imported and exported species all over the world. Since the early 90s new government regulations have made it more difficult to transact business so the company focused more on breeding its own species. In 2001, a 501(c)3 non-profit was created and today is known as Tanganyika Wildlife Foundation. It’s mission is to enhance the value of TWP to the community, and support exotic and endangered animal conservation and education efforts locally and around the world.
Park Directors and owners, Jim and Sherri Fouts have 75 years of combined experience in the wildlife industry.
Jim began as a zoo keeper at the Sedgwick County Zoo and later started his own zoo supply company, where he helped distribute animals to zoos all over the world. He opened the Goddard Facility in 1985 as a breeding and holding facility. Jim currently sits on the board of the Zoological Association of America.
Sherri has raised more than 50 species of animals including some of the world's most endangered. Her animals have been seen in many movies and tv commercials in addition to zoos around the world.
The Fouts' love of animals is what inspired Tanganyika Wildlife Park, and it is their joy to share this love with the Wichita community.