The Drawing Zoo is a business located in Baltimore, MD that brings rescued animals to art classes and studios to enhance observational drawing skills and animal appreciation. It aims to become a resource for artists and students while instilling wildlife appreciation. The Drawing Zoo cares for 20 animals according to AZA regulations and has handlers with BFAs who teach students drawing and about the animals. It provides a more intimate alternative to field trips and no similar businesses exist in the region. The young LLC projects doubling its teaching frequency by the end of 2014 and expanding marketing beyond Baltimore.