About ACCO

Ad serviendum. Defendere. Advocatum. Amare.

Mundus Naturalis et omnis Truculenter

Animal-Care-Conservation-Outreach (ACCO) represents the personal mission statement: to provide meaningful welfare for captive wildlife through vocational experiences, to endeavour in conservation opportunities, & to inspire passion for the Natural World through educational outreach.

ACCO Mission Statements:

The ultimate purpose for the ACCO Program, is to inspire communities through the wonderment of our

Natural World.

Discover more through our links below:

Nature & Culture

Ethical Approach of Museum Specimens

Meet the ACCO Founder

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Mitchell Goodknecht

Founder & Director

M.P.Sc. Wildlife Conservation & Management - Unity Environmental University:

Anticipated Completion 2026

B.Sc. Zoology - Olivet Nazarene University 2022

Expertise & Experience

Various vocational experiences in Exotic Species Husbandry
- (2018 - Present)
- Examples of husbandry services include:
  - Animal Care Technician at UChicago Biomedical Research Dept., IL - AALAC accredited
  - GFAS accredited Black Pine Animal Sanctuary, IN
  - USDA accredited Aikman Wildlife Adventure, IL
  - Olivet Nazarene University's Animal Care & Herpetology Dept.
- Taxons serviced include: Invertebrates, Marine & Freshwater Fishes, small-large Reptiles & Amphibians, small-large Avians, & small-large Mammals
Wildlife & Science Communication-centered Educational Outreach
- (2016 - Present)
  - Began volunteer/outreach services through the Field Museum of Natural History in Chicago, IL and continues under those programs today (Discovery Squad, Dinosaur and Mesozoic Era Tour Guide)
  - Served as President, directing the ONU Animal Outreach (OAO) Program from May 2021 - July 2022 @ Olivet Nazarene University utilizing live animal (herpetological) ambassadors & non-living specimens