Code of Ethics (Updated 2026)

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Respect for Wildlife

1

  • Never coerce, handle, or manipulate animals for art.

  • Observe wildlife from safe distances and follow park/sanctuary rules.

  • Prioritize animal welfare above aesthetic or entertainment purposes.

Respect for Wild Places

2

Environmental Responsibility

Compliance

  • Protect habitats by following ethical recreation and low-impact practices.

  • Avoid disturbing ecosystems, damaging habitats, or leaving traces.

Conservation Alignment

3

  • Create art that raises awareness or supports funding for wildlife, parks, and habitats.

  • Promote protection of ecosystems and ethical engagement with natural spaces.

Transparency & Honesty

4

Education & Mentorship

5

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  • Accurately describe artistic methods, materials, and inspirations.

  • Avoid misleading claims of animal collaboration.

  • Art For Our Parks does not handle any funds. Ambassadors manage their own transactions and are encouraged to maintain transparency with their customers regarding donations.

  • Encourage the use of sustainable, non-toxic, low-impact materials whenever possible.

  • Art For Our Parks provides resources and guidance for eco-friendly practices, but adoption is at the ambassador’s discretion.

  • Share sustainable techniques to educate the broader community..

  • Share knowledge and best practices for ethical wildlife art, sustainability, and conservation.

  • Inspire responsible creativity in peers and audiences.

  • Follow all applicable laws, regulations, and ethical guidelines relevant to wildlife and conservation.

  • Our conservation campaigns, mentorships, and research experiences directly inform this Code of Ethics, ensuring it reflects science-based, responsible conservation practices..