The purpose of this qualitative case study was to examine and understand educators' perceptions of the community support offered to kindergarten students and their families by the partnership between the Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium Robert B. Daugherty Education Center and Bancroft Elementary. These educators included those teaching or leading the education center at the time of the study. Educational community partners have a shared responsibility of supporting how families, organizations, and agencies promote child development and learning. This support can be culturally appropriate and reciprocal. How this collaborative partnership is established and advocated for over time varies. The researcher sent an initial email to assess interest and potential participation to Mrs. A, Program Manager at the Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium, Robert B. Daugherty Education Center. Mrs. A provided names and contact information for additional participants through opportunistic sampling. After that, the researcher conducted individual interviews with staff, conducted observations, collected photographs, and wrote narrative descriptions. The findings of this qualitative study include qualities of a collaborative partnership, a history of advocacy between a zoo, an educational center, and a public school system, and how environmental education is woven throughout the study. This research may contribute to the existing literature by providing definitions and characteristics of quality school and community partnerships working towards a common goal. The findings from this study will benefit school administrators, school superintendents, community social services organizations, non-profits, and other educational groups looking for meaningful ways to promote holistic student and family achievement and improve decision-making policies. [The dissertation citations contained here are published with the permission of ProQuest LLC. Further reproduction is prohibited without permission. Copies of dissertations may be obtained by Telephone (800) 1-800-521-0600. Web page: http://bibliotheek.ehb.be:2222/en-US/products/dissertations/individuals.shtml.]