About Us
Promoting Conservation through Commerce since 1967.
Exotic Wildlife Association
Founded in 1967, the Exotic Wildlife Association (EWA) is the oldest and most established organization in North America dedicated to the preservation and management of exotic hoofstock through private ownership. Headquartered in Kerrville, Texas, EWA represents ranchers, landowners, and conservationists across the U.S. and abroad who are committed to ethical wildlife stewardship.
Mission Statement
EWA's mission is to promote the conservation of exotic wildlife, protect the exotic wildlife industry and enable its members to be good stewards of the animals in their care.
Pillars
EWA's three pillars are:
Conservation
Education
Advocacy.
Core Values
We believe in the importance of conservation through commerce, using the economic value of wildlife to improve conditions for both animals and people.
We believe in the right of private property owners to manage and control their own land and all wildlife living on it.
We believe in our Country's hunting heritage and an individual's right to ethically hunt and consume wildlife.
We believe in the Second Amendment and an individual's right to keep and bear arms.
Promoting Conservation through Commerce since 1967.
The Exotic Wildlife Association was founded in 1967 with a vision to preserve the rights of exotic wildlife and alternative livestock owners, while supporting the sustainable growth of the exotic wildlife industry. For more than five decades, we have been a leading voice in advocating for the responsible stewardship of exotic species and their habitats.
Committed to the ethical management and preservation of exotic wildlife.
EWA represents a diverse network of wildlife caretakers, ranchers, property owners, and conservationists, all committed to the ethical management and preservation of exotic wildlife. We promote "Conservation through Commerce", building an economic value for exotic animals and using that value to improve conditions for both animals and people.
EWA remains a trusted leader in safeguarding the future of exotic wildlife.
We are dedicated to providing our members with education, advocacy, and the resources to support their efforts in animal welfare and conservation. As one of the oldest and most successful organizations of its kind, EWA remains a trusted leader in safeguarding the future of exotic wildlife, advocating for ethical industry practices, and advancing conservation efforts across the globe.
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