Elephant Sanctuary in TN

The Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee provides captive elephants with individualized care, the companionship of a herd and the opportunity to live out their lives in safe haven dedicated to their well-being; organization educates the public about the complex needs of elephants in captivity and the crisis facing elephants in the wild.

Services: Wild Animal Preservation/Protection, Wildlife Refuges

Middle Tennessee Raptor Center

Provides wildlife rehabilitation services and education opportunities for the public.

Services: Wildlife Rescue/Relocation, Wildlife Viewing Excursions

Mid-South Raptor Center - Injured Raptor Rehabilitation

Center rehabilitates wild birds of prey such as raptors and reintroduces them to the wild.

Services: Bird Protection/Conservation, Endangered Species Survival Programs

Mississippi Wildlife Rehabilitation

Provides information and care for orphaned or injured native species of wildlife, trains volunteers to do this work, offers outreach program using live birds of prey, and provides quarterly newsletter to foster appreciation and wise use of the environment.

Services: Animal Food/Supplies Donation Programs, Animal Foster Care/Rescue Volunteer Opportunities, Animal Services Volunteer Opportunities, Carpentry Volunteer Opportunities, Clerical Volunteer Opportunities, Displays/Exhibits, Electrician Volunteer Opportunities, Fundraising Volunteer Opportunities, Licensed Veterinarian Volunteer Opportunities, Masonry Volunteer Opportunities, Medical Supplies Donation Programs, Outreach Programs, Painting/Wallpapering Volunteer Opportunities, Plumbing Volunteer Opportunities, Public Speaking Volunteer Opportunities, Speakers/Speakers Bureaus, Specialized Information and Referral, Veterinary Medicine Volunteer Opportunities, Veterinary Technician Volunteer Opportunities, Volunteer Training

Nature Conservancy of TN

Provides technical assistance about natural resources and conservation of forests, freshwater, and caves for the public; counteracts invasive forest pests; restores forests, rivers and streams, and wetlands to natural conditions; assists communities in conservation planning (e.

Services: Bird Protection/Conservation, Ecosystem Management, Land Conservation, River Ecology and Management, Wetlands Conservation

TN Dept of Environment and Conservation - Memphis Field Office - Div of Water Resources

NOTE: DUE TO COVID-19, STILL BY APPOINTMENT ONLY AS OF 10/18/2021.

Services: Endangered Species Survival Programs, Hazardous Waste Control, Oil Recycling, State Government Information Services, Water Quality Assurance, Water Resources Conservation

TN Wildlife Resources Agency - Jackson - TWRA Region 1 Office - West TN

Provides main west TN office in Jackson for the TWRA, one of four regional offices in the state.

Services: Boating Safety Education, Boat Registration, Fish and Game Violations Reporting, Fishing Licenses, Hunting Licenses, Hunting Safety Education, Records/Licenses/Permits, Special Animal Permits, Wildlife Rescue/Relocation

TO Fuller State Park - Memphis

Provides state park with campgrounds, picnic shelters, volleyball courts, basketball courts, playground equipment and Olympic size swimming pool (closed until summer 2023), new clubhouse for rentals and a nature center museum, outdoor classroom, softball and soccer fields, wildlife habitat area, nature trails and birds of prey program.

Services: Athletic Fields/Courts, Bird Protection/Conservation, Campgrounds, Meeting Space, Natural History Museums, Nature Centers/Walks, State Parks