Eclectus Ark

The Avian Resource and Conservation Institute, (ARC), a not-for-profit organization, is established in order to 

a) maintain a viable gene pool for subspecies of Eclectus parrots through captive breeding and record keeping, 

b) assist with conservation projects for eclectus and other birds in Indonesia, 

c) maintain an avicultural library, 

d) provide information, instruction, and experience for veterinary students, veterinarians, and aviculturists, 

e) provide a home for eclectus who need to be re-homed, and 

f) conducting any legal activity involved with exotic birds.
The ARK is managed on-site by Laurella Desborough and Lisa Woodworth. The Board of Directors consists of the following individuals: Susie Christian, Laurella Desborough, Patricia Gower, Mary Sherlock, Graham Taylor and Lisa Woodworth. The Advisory Committee includes Dayle Jordan and Taunia Viergutz.