Below is an alphabetical list of conservation organizations of interest.

Please give to your wildlife charity of choice for research and rehabilitation!

 

 

Kate Marshall with newborn bengal tiger, 2001

Check out the "Save the Tiger" Fund below,

along with other wonderful people who help animals.

 

Note: Photos of people holding animals were taken

in controlled situations and in zoos. 

Do not approach or attempt to pet wild animals.

 

 APPALACHIAN BEAR RESCUE

www.appalachianbearrescue.org

Mission:

- To rehabilitate orphaned and injured bears for release to the wild

- To educate the public about black bears and the regional threats facing them

- To research bear attributes which may help solve other environmental or

health related issues

Membership:

$25 Student / Senior, $35 Individual, $50 Family, $100 Patron / Corporate,

$500 Lifetime Donor

to receive monthly newsletter and know that you have contributed to

on-the-ground bear projects and educational presentations

and putting bears back in the wild

Volunteer Opportunities:

Administrative/Accounting/Clerical, Fundraising/Grant Applications, Construction/Maintenance,

Public Relations, Education, Animal Care/Research
Shop for:

Fantastic holiday wreaths in November

* Bears are hidden from the public at this facility to prevent habituation *

  

 

 

 BLACK BEAR CONSERVATION COMMITTEE

www.bbcc.org

Mission:

-To promote the restoration of the Louisiana Black Bear in its historic range

through education, research, and habitat management

Membership:

Level I $35-99, Level II $100-249, Level III $250-499, Level IV $500+

for newsletter, decal, and contribution to

on-the-ground bear projects/educational presentations

Shop for:

Cap or shirt (or for residents Louisiana Black Bear license plate)

 

 

 

 BLACK HILLS WILD HORSE SANCTUARY

http://www.gwtc.net/~iram/

Mission:

- To provide freedom for unadoptable and unwanted wild horses

- To provide a research area dedicated to solving wild horse management

that will contribute to the well-being of wild horses everywhere

Operates on your donations

Shop for:

Sponsor a wild mustang, calendars, books, videos, clothing, purses, etc.

 

 

 

CHESTATEE WILDLIFE PRESERVE

www.chestateewildlifepreserve.org

Mission:

- To provide an education setting for children to visit animals

- To provide a home to injured animals when needed

- To offer civic groups such as scout troops a place to perform community service

- To provide a zoological setting for veterinary interns

Operates on your cash donations and on corporate sponsorship

To donate animal supplies please see

Wish list for the animals at: www.sanctuarysupplies.com

and click on "Wish Lists", then "Chestatee Wildlife Preserve"

 

 

 

COUGAR RIDGE EDUCATIONAL CENTER

www.cougar-ridge.org

Mission:

- To make people aware of the plight of the Florida Panther through presentations

- To teach about the reasons for the near-extinction of the Eastern Cougar

- To show the profound effect man can have on his environment

- To stimulate ideas and discussion of students about cougars and conservation

Membership:

Donations for educational outreach and materials are welcome

See Wishlist!

 

 

 

 THE ELEPHANT SANCTUARY

www.elephants.com

Mission:

- To provide a natural habitat refuge for and care for old, sick, or needy elephants

who have been retired from zoos and rescued from circuses

Membership:

$10 Student/Senior, $30 Individual, $50 Family in "Friends Category"

$100 - $10,000 in "Donor Category"

 

 

 

 FRIENDS OF THE SMOKIES

www.friendsofthesmokies.org

Mission:

- To preserve and protect Great Smoky Mountains National Park

by raising funds and public awareness, and by providing volunteers for projects

 

 

 

 GET BEAR SMART SOCIETY

www.bearsmart.com

Mission:

- To provide a safe environment in which people and bears can coexist in harmony

- To champion progressive management policies that

reduce the number of human-bear conflicts

and the number of bears destroyed

- To educate people on dealing with bears in their community

- To promote innovative non-lethal bear management practices

- To create a paradigm shift in people's attitudes about bears and other wildlife

by replacing fear and ignorance with understanding and respect

Membership: $50

Shop for: Videos and books

 

 

 

 GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAINS ASSOCIATION

www.smokiesstore.org

Mission:

- To support the perpetual preservation of Great Smoky Mountains National Park

and the national park system by promoting greater

public understanding and appreciation through education, interpretation, and research.

Membership:

$25, $50, $125, $250, $500

Shop for:

Videos, books, decals, and more

 

 

 

 GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAINS HERITAGE CENTER

www.gsmheritagecenter.org

Mission:

- To preserve, protect, and promote the unique history and rich culture of the residents

and the Native Americans who inhabited the East Tennessee mountain communities

that were incorporated into the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and its surroundings.

Admission: Children (6-17) $2, Adults (18-60) $4, Seniors (61+) $3

Hours: Tuesday-Friday 10-5, Sunday 1-5 (Closed on Monday)

 

 

 

 GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAINS INSTITUTE AT TREMONT

www.gsmit.org

Mission:

- To provide in-depth experiences through educational programs

designed to nurture appreciation

of Great Smoky Mountains National Park

- To celebrate diversity and to foster stewardship

Membership:

Donations are welcome

Shop for:

Videos, books, decals, and more

 

 

 

 GRIZZLY AND WOLF DISCOVERY CENTER

www.grizzlydiscoveryctr.org

Mission:

- To provide visitors to the Yellowstone area an opportunity to learn about,

view and appreciate the grizzly and wolf both at the center and at the website (rescued animals)

Membership:

$25 Student, $30 Senior, $35 Adult, $65 Family, $150 Providing Member, $500 Directors Circle

Shop for:

Adopt-An-Animal Program, Grizzly/Wolf License Plate for Montana residents and collectors too

 

 

 

 INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR BEAR RESEARCH AND MANAGEMENT

www.bearbiology.org

Sponsorship of an Educational Website and Worldwide Conferences About Bears

Membership:

$50 per year for 1 or 2 years; $45 per year for 3 years or more

Receive newsletter "International Bear News" a quarterly newsletter, and Ursus the annual journal

 

 

 

NATIONAL WILDLIFE FEDERATION

www.nwf.org

Mission:

Inspiring Americans to protect wildlife for our children

Membership:

Per year, $30, $50, $75, $100

Receive subscription to National Wildlife Magazine, card, decal, travel opportunities

Per year, $1,000 - $10,000

Join the J.N. "Ding" Darling Circle and also receive the above

 

 

 

NORTHERN LIGHTS WILDLIFE SOCIETY

www.wildlifeshelter.com

Mission:

To give injured and orphaned wildlife a second chance

Adopt a rescued animal: $25, $50, $100

Receive certificate of adoption

 

 

 

SAVE THE TIGER FUND

www.savethetigerfund.org

Mission:

- To provide the public, scientific, and conservation communities with an international forum

for exchanging information relevant to the preservation of

wild tigers across Asia and in zoos worldwide

Resources:

- Current news about tigers, teachers resources such as tiger games and activities,

tiger information and projects

Helpers:

ExxonMobil Foundation, National Fish & Wildlife Foundation

Membership:

Donations are welcome

 

 

 

 SECOND CHANCE WILDLIFE, INC.

www.beartodream.org

Mission:

- To provide sanctuary and rehabilitation

to orphaned black bear cubs for release back to the wild

Projects:

- Works with state agency wildlife biologists to care for and release orphaned bears

- Offers opportunity for researchers to view black bears by remote cameras

- Networks with bear experts to better understand bear behavior

- Helps the public understand black bear behavior

Other Goals:

- To help with funding for radio- or satellite-tracking bear collars

for black bears released by Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife

Membership:

Donations are welcome

* Bears are hidden from the public at this facility to prevent habituation *

 

 

 

 VALHALLA WILDERNESS SOCIETY

www.savespiritbear.org

Mission:

To protect the Spirit Bear of British Columbia and to spread the word

about these White American Black Bears

Membership:

$10 per year

 

 

 

 WILDLIFE CONSERVATION SOCIETY

www.wcs.org

Mission:

- To save wildlife and wildlands through careful science, international conservation, education, and the management of the world's largest system of urban wildlife parks, including the Bronx Zoo

- To change individual attitudes toward nature and help people imagine wildlife

and humans living in sustainable interaction on both a local and a global scale

Membership:

$75 ($60 Senior) for Individual, $90 ($72 Senior) for Individual Plus,

$120 ($96 Senior) for Family, $150 ($120 Senior) for Family Premium, $250 for Conservation Supporter,

$500 for Conservation Fellow, $750 for Conservation Partner, $1500 for Annual Patron

Each level of membership includes differing benefits

"Lion's Pride" - an automatic monthly donation via bank account or credit card

Corporate Sponsorship Program

Species Adoption Program: Adopt-a-Tiger, Adopt-a-Jaguar

Purchase Wildlife Conservation Magazine at your local bookstore

Read an interesting page about black bears in the Adirondacks

and see how WCS is helping black bears at

 http://www.wcs.org/international/northamerica/Adirondacks/adirondackbbear

 

 

 

 WILDLIFE FOUNDATION OF FLORIDA

www.wildlifefoundationofflorida.com

Mission:

- To help the Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission

enhance Florida's natural resources

- To provide the Commission with assistance, funding,

and promotional support

Membership:

"Friend" $35, "Whooping Crane" $50, "Sea Turtle" $100, "Manatee" $250,

"Panther" $500, "Black Bear" $1000

Shop for:

- 2006 Florida Manatees Calendar, Florida Wildlife Magazine subscription,

decals, tee-shirts, books

 

 

 

 THE WILDLIFE SOCIETY

www.wildlife.org

Mission:

- To develop and promote sound stewardship of wildlife resources

and of the environments upon which wildlife and humans depend

- Undertake an active role in preventing human-induced environmental degradation

- Increase awareness and appreciation of wildlife values

- Seek the highest standards in all activities of the wildlife profession

Search for:

Wildlife Jobs for Professionals, Students, and Volunteers

Certifications:

Additional certifications for wildlife biologists, professional development programs

 

 

 

 WOLF EDUCATION AND RESEARCH CENTER

www.wolfcenter.org

Mission:

- To provide public education concerning the gray wolf and its habitat

in the Northern Rockies

- To provide the public with the rare opportunity to observe and learn

about wolves in their natural habitat

- To increase public awareness of wolves and related issues with programs that educate,

awaken and motivate residents

Membership:

$25, $50, $100 or more

Shop for:

Wolf-related items, caps, and shirts

 

 

 

 WORLD WILDLIFE FUND

www.wwf.org

Mission:

- To help protect endangered species and their habitats worldwide

- To protect natural areas and wild populations of plants and animals

- To promote sustainable approaches to the use of renewable natural resources

- To promote more efficient uses of resources and energy and

the maximum reduction of pollution

Membership:

$25, $50, $75, $100, $125 members

$1,000, $2,500, $5,000, $10,000 conservation partners

or Adoption Center or Donation

Adopt a Gorilla, a Tiger, or a Panda

Shop for:

Wildlife Checks, Books, Plush Toys, Credit Cards

 

 

 

OTHER WEBSITES CONTAINING INTERESTING BEAR INFORMATION!

 

 

 BEARS OF THE WORLD

www.bearsoftheworld.net

Mission:

- To share information about the 8 species of bears

 

 

 

 

 

KMG does not necessarily officially endorse all of these organizations or websites.

 

Always investigate organizations to which you may like to donate.