The San Antonio Zoo has earned an excellence in animal welfare certificate from the American Humane organization.

Dr. Dante Fenolio, vice president of conservation and research for the San Antonio Zoo, has been awarded the Humane Hero Award by the American Humane organization.

The late Betty White was a tireless advocate for animals for her entire life, from caring for homeless animals as a child to launching her own weekly TV show “The Pet Set” dedicated to her celebrity friends and their pets.

SAN ANTONIO – The San Antonio Zoo and SeaWorld are featured in a new conservation documentary called “Escape From Extinction” which is narrated by Academy Award Winner Helen Mirren. American Humane’s inaugural feature-length documentary shows the efforts being taken by accredited zoos and aquariums to preserve millions of species threatened with mass extinction, according to San Antonio Zoo officials. “San Antonio is home to two zoological institutions that are significantly contributing to the conservation of wildlife,” said SeaWorld San Antonio spokesperson Chuck Cureau. View the video below:“Escape From Extinction” is available to watch in theaters, including select Santikos and Alamo Drafthouse locations. Proceeds from the 90-minute documentary will go back to American Humane, helping to further its vital work to protect animals around the world, according to documentary officials.

Nobody anticipates their home will catch on fire; that’s why it’s important to have a plan, and that plan should include your pets.