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Mission: Ensure a future for wild cats and the vast landscapes on which they depend. Vision: A world where wild cats thrive in healthy natural and developed landscapes that sustain people and biodiversity. Panthera is the only organization in the world that is devoted exclusively to the conservation of the world’s 38 wild cat species and their ecosystems. Utilizing the expertise of the world’s premier cat biologists, Panthera develops and implements global strategies for the most imperiled large cats: tigers, lions, jaguars, snow leopards, cheetahs, pumas, and leopards. Representing the most comprehensive effort of its kind, Panthera partners with local and international NGOs, scientific institutions, local communities, governments around the globe, and citizens who want to help ensure a future for wild cats. Panthera’s grants program, the Small Cat Action Fund (SCAF), additionally supports conservation and research initiatives on many of the 31 smaller wild cat species around the globe.

The Conservators Center is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, charitable organization dedicated to reconnecting people with wildlife. We are focused on public education throughout the Triangle and Triad areas of North Carolina and partner with other organizations around the state and across the country to create opportunities for members of the public to learn more about the animals we share our planet with.

Founded in 1991, the Southwest Environmental Center (SWEC) works to restore and protect native wildlife and their habitats in the southwestern borderlands through public education, grassroots advocacy and on-the-ground restoration projects. We have 4 staff members (3 full-time and 1 part-time), 2 work studies through NMSU and a large cadre of motivated volunteers.

Houston Audubon's mission is to advance the conservation of birds and positively impact their supporting environments. This is accomplished in three main ways: habitat protection and restoration, conservation advocacy and environmental education. Houston Audubon envisions the creation of a healthier, natural environment and more beautiful place to live by leading and nurturing a community which values and supports birds. Houston Audubon owns and manages 17 bird sanctuaries in five counties totaling 3,445 acres, including the internationally known High Island and Bolivar Flats sanctuaries. Houston Audubon is a regional provider of education and conservation programs throughout an 11-county service area including Brazoria, Chambers, Fort Bend, Galveston, Harris, Liberty, Matagorda, Montgomery, Waller, Washington and Wharton counties. Houston Audubon is a nonprofit 501 (c) (3) organization and is supported by member dues and donations from individuals, foundations and corporations.

WAGS is a group of dedicated volunteers who are passionate about helping the animals of Waukegan and its surrounding areas. We are an auxiliary group formed to raise desperately needed donations and supplies for the animals of Waukegan and Waukegan Police Animal Control. Our aim is to provide assistance with everything from basic medicines and veterinary care to spay/neutering, adoption assistance, and community education.

Borneo Wildlife Preservation is a non-profit organization committed to protecting the rainforest and promoting the survival of endangered animal species of Borneo. We promote vital solutions to animal suffering, clear cutting of rain forests, and sustainability of renewable natural resources. We fuel this through educational programs, expansion of localized hands-on volunteer efforts, and strategic partnerships with like-minded international organizations

OUR VISION: Creating sustainable communities through caring for, and protecting endangered captive and wild Asian elephants. OUR MISSION Abolish elephant slavery by educating and enlightening people about the plight of captive and wild Asian elephants, protect them by mitigating human elephant conflicts in captivity and in the wild, and rehabilitate the captive ones in elephant havens where they can roam freely.

Chance at Life Cat Rescue is a not for profit, 501(c)(3) Public Charity founded in 2010. We are dedicated to rescuing, caring for and placing homeless cats in the hands of caring people.The Chance at Life Rescue family is founded on the principals of education and practice of kindness and respect for all animal life, including the importance of spaying and neutering in order to slow the nationwide trend of needless euthanasia.

Educating has been the primary goal of the sanctuary. My “Turtles to you” program, has been very successful and through it many children have had an opportunity to learn, see and touch box turtles of all sizes. This program will continue as long as there are children. Future hopes for the facility at the sanctuary include field trips, where turtles can be observed in their natural habitat

Wildlife Waystation was founded in 1976 to rescue and provide sanctuary for abandoned, abused or injured wild and exotic animals. Internationally known, the Wildlife Waystation has accepted tigers from Ireland, lions from New Zealand and Canada, and a variety of animals from across the United States, as well as Southern California native wildlife. Every rescue was important and, often life-saving. Over the years, thousands of native wildlife have been rehabilitated and successfully released back into their natural habitat. Thousands more, mostly exotics, have remained at our sanctuary. Here, they are well cared for by animal care staff, veterinarians and dedicated volunteers for the rest of their natural lives. Wildlife Waystation is also the largest chimpanzee sanctuary in the Western United States. Most of the chimpanzees have come from biomedical research facilities. Throughout the Waystation's history, educating the public has been a priority with a goal to preserve wildlife through understanding how to co-exist with native wildlife and why exotic animals do not make good pets. Through community programs, volunteers are available to speak to civic groups, scouts and schools and offer a Ranger Program for young children as well. The Wildlife Waystation continues this educational efforts by participating in community events throughout southern California. Frequently, some or our educational animals are also in attendance, a treat for the public and a way to convey our message.

Their mission is to provide aid and sanctuary to abused, neglected, abandoned or surrendered horses that come to them. They work with law enforcement and other agencies in their efforts to rectify situations in which horses are in peril, and provide horses in their Sanctuary with needed medical care and proper nutrition. They continue educational and fundraising efforts to both help them support their rescue efforts and to promote awareness of issues involving neglect and abuse in the area.

Dedicated to the preservation of New Jersey's wildlife and habitats through education, conservation and rehabilitation. How we achieve this... Woodford Cedar Run Wildlife Refuge sits on 171 wooded acres on the edge of the New Jersey Pinelands. The Refuge includes the Woodford Nature Center, an outdoor housing area with more than 60 native residents, and a wildlife rehabilitation hospital. The overall mission of the Refuge is to serve as a community resource on the importance of protecting and enhancing healthy ecosystems for all. To that end, Cedar Run engages in: ecologically based land management; the operation of a Federally and NJ State licensed hospital facility that cares for more than 4,500 injured, orphaned or displaced native wild animals each year; the education of over 20,000 students annually through our various on-site and outreach programs; and serves as an active resource to the greater New Jersey community on all wildlife and habitat related questions and issues.