A zoo in Point Arena?
Not exactly, but Dr. Frank and Judy Mello have won acreditation of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) for their private animal preserve, the B Bryan Preserve in Point Arena, which is home to Sable, Roan and Greater Kudu Antelope as well as rare and endangered Grevy’s Zebra and Hartmann’s Mountain Zebra
“Only the very best zoos and aquariums can meet tough Association of Zoos and Aquariums standards,” said AZA President and CEO Jim Maddy, in a press release provided to MendocinoFun.com. “The leadership and staff of the B Bryan Preserve are to be congratulated for the hard work and commitment that they put into the process to become certified.”
Originally started in West Point, MS in 1999 by Dr. Frank and Judy Mello, B Bryan Preserve moved to Point Arena, CA in 2006. B Bryan Preserve is a private preserve dedicated to the breeding and conservation of endangered African Antelope and rare Zebra species. The animals are allowed to roam in large fields.
There is also a carriage house on the property that may be rented for lodging. The preserve is open to the public by reservation only.
