In 1985 a collaboration of exceptional researchers, scientists, and exotic animal caretakers recognized a need to develop capabilities in the area of animal nutrition for rare and endangered species. Prior to this effort, scientific studies and documented field testing of the nutritional requirements for these species had been hampered by a lack of resources, conflicting scientific directions, inappropriate food manufacturing technologies, economic motivation, and a lack of access to collections of animals both in the wild and in captivity.

By addressing these areas, Marion Zoological has become a world class provider of foods for approximately 200 rare and endangered species of animals. Now supplying foods to zoological institutions, private and wild animal collections, and the exotic pet industry, Marion Zoological ships its products to customers on four continents.

This success is based upon the exceptional quality of cooperation among the company's partners, customers, and suppliers.

Our philosophy is that the world is a shared environment and all of God's creatures should benefit from each other's existence.

Therefore, our goal must be to achieve economical man-made foods that are based upon scientific methodology and improve upon naturally consumed foodstuffs.

Without these goals, the role of nutrition management in preserving rare and endangered species for future generations will not counteract the destruction of habitat, abuse, illegal poaching, environmental chaos, and poor health care of institutionalized animals that has led to the WWF endangered species list.

We are proud of our accomplishments and I encourage you to read and learn more about our efforts and successes.

Jim Goetz
President