::: IAE :::

International Animal Exchange: A trusted name in American Animal Transportation

International Animal Exchange, Inc. (IAE) was founded in 1960 to serve the zoological community.

Today, with 50 years of animal transport experience, and almost as many in exhibit design and management, IAE is one of the most respected names in animal acquisition and relocation. We continue to safely transport animals to and from all parts of the world.

If your zoo or government agency needs to move an animal, or you are looking to acquire an animal for an Aquarium and Safari Park Development, IAE can help. We provide streamlined services and safe relocation of animals to and from qualified facilities around the globe.

Brian founded IAE over 50 years ago with his brothers to assist the zoo community in meeting their needs for relocation of exotic animals. He grew the firm into the leading provider of animal relocation services.

Over this time, he has led the shipment of over 7,000 specimens globally, ranging from transportation of a single animal to a complete zoo.He has forged close working relationships with the zoo community, government agencies, and wildlife conservation organizations to develop and promote animal welfare, overall in the zoo community and during transportation.

Negotiated with USDA for a change in Protocol for Quarantine to enable transport by charter air cargo, after which time, 99% of all high security quarantine wildlife shipments traveled by air to the United States. This innovation reduced the transit time from a month at sea to approximately 24 hours.
Personally directed the exportation of over 4000 large animals born in the U.S. all were surplus to U.S. zoos’ needs.
Established a marine mammal facility to rehabilitate and release back into the wild, beached and stranded California sea lions. (The facility was subsequently donated to the California Sea Lion Rehabilitation project).
Facilitated the collection and shipment of over 150 species in a six month period to stock a new facility in Asia. IAE coordinated permits, negotiations with various government agencies.

Today, Brian is the CEO of IAE, continuing to emphasize the original mission of the firm, while ensuring that the firm adapts to evolving best practices.

In 25 years with the company, Holly has traveled the globe accompanying animals on shipments both domestically and internationally.

Holly regularly consults with zoos, regulators and scientists on improving animal safety during transport. She also has worked closely with government agencies around the world to establish dialog that promotes global conservation initiatives through compromise, cooperation and best practices.

She earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from Hillsdale College and her MBA from the University of Detroit. Holly continues to learn, furthering her professional training through numerous continuing education programs.

As President of IAE, Holly oversees the day-to-day operations of the organization and coordinates the domestic and international relocation of animals. She ensures compliance with governing agencies, including but not limited to USDA, USDI, DOT, Agriculture Canada, EU authorities, DEFRA, Ohio Department of Agriculture (ODA) and NMFS.