Virginia M. Busch

Since 1870, the Humane Society of Missouri has been providing a haven to all animals that have been abused, neglected or abandoned. Their mission is to end the cycle of abuse and pet overpopulation through their rescue and investigation efforts, spay/neuter programs and educational classes. They create relationships between people and animals through their adoption programs. They also provide veterinary care, pet obedience and behavior programs. The organization is headquartered in St. Louis, MO and has centers in Chesterfield Valley and Westport Area.

World Wildlife Fund, Inc. protects natural areas and wild populations of plants and animals. It provides programs for protection of endangered species, preservation of ecological systems, and environmental educational policy development. The company was founded in 1961 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

SeaWorld, Inc. operates marine mammal parks. It also operates parks in Texas and California. The company was founded by Milton C. Shedd, Ken Norris, David Demott, and George Millay om March 21 1964 and is headquartered in Orlando, FL.

SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment LLC owns and operates theme parks. It is the owner and operator of the Sea World and Busch Gardens theme parks and has a portfolio of 10 parks across the U.S. The company was founded in 1959 and is headquartered in Orlando, FL.