WESTERN FOUNDATION OF VERTEBRATE ZOOLOG

CAMARILLO, CA

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The Western Foundation of Vertebrate Zoology (WFVZ) in Camarillo, California, is a leading research and education center that focuses on the study of birds and other vertebrates. Founded in 1947 by ornithologist Dr. Kimball Garrett, the WFVZ is a private, nonprofit organization that collects and preserves specimens and archives of birds, mammals, and other vertebrates, representing the biodiversity of the western United States.

WFVZ houses one of the largest bird research collections in the world, with over 700,000 specimens from over 7,000 species, as well as other vertebrate specimens from over 1,000 species. The museum and library also contains an extensive collection of books, journals, photos, and other materials related to the biology and taxonomy of birds and other vertebrates.

In addition to its research collections, the WFVZ also offers a variety of educational programs, including bird walks, workshops, lectures, and classes. Visitors to the museum can observe bird specimens up close, as well as explore interactive exhibits about the biology and ecology of birds and other vertebrates.

The WFVZ is dedicated to preserving biodiversity and educating the public about the importance of birds and other vertebrates. Through its research and education programs, the WFVZ strives to inspire a greater appreciation of nature and the importance of conservation.

WESTERN FOUNDATION OF VERTEBRATE ZOOLOG is a Uncategorized or General Museum in CAMARILLO CA. US MID #8400602917

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Western (Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington).

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Contact WESTERN FOUNDATION OF VERTEBRATE ZOOLOG

telephone: 8053889944
website: http://www.wfvz.org

WESTERN FOUNDATION OF VERTEBRATE ZOOLOGY
439 CALLE SAN PABLO
CAMARILLO
CA
93012-8506

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MID #	8400602917
Name	WESTERN FOUNDATION OF VERTEBRATE ZOOLOGY
Alternate Name	WESTERN FOUNDATION OF VERTEBRATE ZOOLOG
Classification	Uncategorized or General Museums, , Western
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN)	956096078
NTEECC
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM)	201212
INCOME	282,234
REVENUE	0
LAT/LONG	34.20816, -119.039212
CODES	FIPS State Code: 06 FIPS County Code: 111 US Census Tract: 005600 US Census Block: 1070