Love Zoos and Sanctuaries? Walk on the Wild Side with GrantWatch!
Do you love animals? Are you passionate about their well-being and safe environments? Then you must love zoos and sanctuaries! Zoos and sanctuaries play intricate roles in the conservation and care of wildlife, offering unique benefits and experiences. While both serve as essential institutions for protecting animals, they operate with different primary focuses and missions.
GrantWatch wants to acknowledge the role of zoos and sanctuaries as being important parts of our global efforts to protect and conserve wildlife, educate the public, and support the well-being of animals. We have a listing of grants and other funding for animal research and care. In addition, GrantWatch offers a list of over 400 grants in its Pets and Animal Wildlife grants list category. Be sure to also check out the national and international grant listings that are also available.
Reasons Zoos and Sanctuaries Need Our Support:
Zoos and sanctuaries are crucial to some wildlife survival. They also serve as hubs of research and scientific discovery, and connect folks to Earth’s natural wonders and allow us to learn about the animals living there.
- Rescue and Rehabilitation: Sanctuaries offer a refuge for animals in need, providing medical care, rehabilitation, and a permanent home. They focus on the well-being of each animal, ensuring they live in environments that closely resemble their natural habitats.
- Education: Zoos provide educational opportunities for people of all ages. They offer a chance to learn about different species, their habitats, and the importance of biodiversity. They give us a deeper understanding and appreciation of wildlife and conservation efforts.
- Conservation: Both zoos and sanctuaries participate in conservation programs, including breeding endangered species and reintroducing them into the wild. They also support global conservation efforts through funding and research.
- Recreation: Both are popular recreational destinations, offering families and individuals a place to enjoy and connect with nature. They often have interactive activities that make learning fun and engaging.
- Community Engagement: Both often partner with local schools and organizations to provide educational programs and community events. This helps to build a sense of community and encourages environmental stewardship.
Overall, zoos and sanctuaries serve as important cultural and educational institutions that benefit both people and wildlife.
GrantWatch Top Zoo Picks
- San Diego Zoo – This Southern California landmark is home to more than 3,700 animals and 650 species. Be sure to catch the giant pandas, the polar bears, and the elephant odyssey!
- Woodland Park Zoo – This award winning zoo has exhibits that try to recreate animals’ natural habitats…see the grizzly bears, jaguars, and lions closer than in the wild.
- Living Desert Zoo – Feels a little like stepping onto the set of The Lion King. Desert animals roam free with little inhibition. Visitors roam 50 gardens of 1,400 different plant and animal species…undoubtedly the best desert-themed zoo in America.
- Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium – Zoo’s most notable feature is glazed geodesic dome…home to stunning recreations of the Sonoran, Namib, and Red Center Deserts. Also the largest collection of nocturnal animals (Kingdoms of the Night), and the largest indoor rain forest (Lied Jungle).
GrantWatch Top Sanctuary Picks
- Black Hills Wild Horse Sanctuary – Located in South Dakota, this sanctuary is home to hundreds of rescued wild horses. Visitors can take guided tours to see the horses roaming freely.
- Big Cat Rescue – This Florida sanctuary is dedicated to rescuing and rehabilitating big cats. It offers educational tours that highlight the importance of protecting these majestic animals.
- Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee – The largest natural-habitat refuge for Asian and African elephants in the U.S. Visitors can view the elephants via the sanctuary’s online EleCam.
- Chimp Haven – Located in Louisiana, this sanctuary is home to hundreds of retired research chimpanzees. Visitors can learn about the chimps’ stories and the sanctuary’s efforts to provide them with a safe and enriching environment.
Pets and Animal Wildlife Grants
- To begin, funding for nonprofit land trusts for preservation initiatives. Grant protect habitats of at-risk species, acquire important conservation areas, and prevent the loss of biodiversity.
- Nonprofits and government agencies may apply and win for activities that enhance the environment. Funding supports projects that improve, restore, and acquire habitats, and restore ecosystem function, as a benefit to fish and wildlife.
- Grants to organizations, institutions and individuals for elephant conservation/research projects. Funding is for sustainable programs that are effective, ethically and culturally appropriate, and include relevant stakeholders. Projects will be for Asian, African Forest, and African Savannah elephants.
- There are grants to nonprofits for programs dedicated to animal rescue/care of animals. Funding is for initiatives to raise awareness regarding the treatment of animals. Funds will be used for educational programs, housing, food, medical care, and rescue missions.
- Also, grants to investigators for research addressing animal health/research projects. Registrations must be completed prior to applying. Funding is to provide salary support for new investigators to begin their careers in a quality mentoring environment.
Additional Pets and Animal Wildlife Grants, Along With In-kind Support
- Grants to eligible nonprofits, museums, wildlife centers, zoos, and educational institutions for programs promoting animal welfare. A Letter of Inquiry (LOI) must be submitted prior to applying.
- There are in-kind donations of products up to $4,000 to nonprofit and educational organizations supporting animal habitat conservation research. Recipients will receive products and software licenses for conservation research equipment for vocal wildlife, such as bats, birds, and frogs.
- In addition, grants to eligible nonprofits for projects and programs for general/dental animal care. New applicants must submit an LOI prior to applying. Priority will be for projects that relate to the funding source’s program interests.
- Grants of up to $50,000 to veterinarians, post-doctoral fellows, and veterinary students for research projects addressing the health needs of cats. Funding is for all areas of study for feline health. Priority is for funding of studies benefitting domestic cats.
- Lastly, grants of up to $60,000 to nonprofit domestic violence and animal organizations to arrange accommodations for pets of domestic violence survivors. Funding is for various options for pet care, including building or renovating domestic violence center areas, beginning a foster program to care for pets of domestic violence survivors, paying for temporary boarding of pets of survivors, or a combination of services that will best serve the community. Grant funds will be used for routine veterinary care, emergency veterinary care, and pet deposits.
The Bottom Line
To conclude, visit a local wildlife habitats and lend your support. You won’t be sorry. Zoos and sanctuaries need all the community support they can get. After all they contain life that is precious to our planet!
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