Wild Cat Conservation Organizations

On-the-ground facilitator and operator of volunteer projects throughout Africa, including lion conservation.

Promotes the long-term sustainability of healthy wildlife populations via research and educational partnerships.

To ensure viable populations of African lions are maintained as an integral part of functional ecosystems.

Coordinated action in South America for the conservation of the Andean cat and its habitat.

Working globally for the protection of animals.

"...The Animal Welfare Institute (AWI) condemns violence directed against all living creatures. There are no exceptions..."

Non-profit Guatamalan organization formed by citizens to improve the chances of survival and conservation of endangered species, including the jaguar.

Large scale research, education and conservation program for pumas in and around the San Francisco Bay Area.

UK organization for and on behalf of registered Wildlife Rescue Shelters and Charities in the UK and overseas.

The largest accredited sanctuary in the world dedicated entirely to the rescue and housing of abused and abandoned cats.

South African wildlife education and research center with a focus on leopards.

Carries out a research project at Benfontein Nature Reserve and Nuwejaarsfontein Farm in central South Africa, where seven black-footed cats have been radio-collared.

Based in Switzerland, a border cats research and conservation group with a focus on the U.S. jaguar, jaguarundi and ocelot.

Conservation of the Sunda clouded leopard and other threatened members of the Bornean felid guild.

A mutli-site research program in collaboration with Sabah Wildlife Department and WildCRU, Oxford University.

Identification, quantification, cataloging and protection of big cats that freely roam the British countryside.

A consortium of conservation organizations and scientists dedicated to the conservation of wildlife populations threatened by commercial hunting for sale as meat.

Our main objectives are to monitor, conserve and restore the balance between the wildlife of Malawi, its ecology and environment.

Resources and literature database about carnivores for scientists and conservationists.

Nonprofit wildlife sanctuary whose mission is saving and protecting wildcats in captivity and in the wild.

CAT was created in 1995 to conserve the world’s 36 species of wild cat.

Creates public awareness of the plight of the small cats through research and education.

A United Kingdom charitable organization, trust and sanctuary for wild cats.

Washington State zoological park promoting the preservation of endangered species in general, with a specific focus on the endangered & exotic cats.

Rangewide conservation planning for cheetah and African wild dog.

Wildlife Conservation Network - Preserve the nation's cheetah population through scientific research, community outreach and education, working with rural communities to promote coexistence with Botswana's rich diversity of predator species.

Worldwide conservation of cheetahs and their ecosystem.

The Cheetah Conservation Fund (CCF)was founded in 1990 by Dr. Laurie Marker. As Namibia has the largest and healthiest population of cheetahs left in the world, CCF's International Research and Education Centre is based in Namibia, near Otjiwarongo. CCF works to: •create and manage long-term conservation strategies for the cheetah throughout their range •develop and implement better livestock management practices, eliminating the need for ranchers to kill so many cheetah •conduct conservation education programs for local villagers, ranchers and school children •continue intensive scientific research in cheetah genetics, biology and species survival

Earthwatch Institute - research, conservation and education programs.

Cheetah conservation for kids, including Cheetahkid TV, education and activities.

An education and community-based program to raise awareness on the plight of the Southern African cheetah and to campaign for its survival.

An American-based organization engaged in field research, education and conservation of Southeast Asia's clouded leopard.

We exist to enrich our community’s quality of life and to inspire a greater appreciation of wildlife for the advancement of conservation action.

Conservation partners include the Snow Leopard Trust.

Conservation Northwest protects wildlife, forests and wild areas from the Washington Coast through the Cascades Mountains to the British Columbia Rockies with a focus on larger predators, including the lynx and cougar.

A partnership between the Iranian Department of Enviornment and U.N. Development Programme to safeguard the last remaining, critically endanged Asiatic cheetah.

Protect the cougar throughout the Americas through education, funding, promoting the use of sound science and monitoring state policies.

Facilitating the recovery of the cougar in suitable wild habitat east of the Rocky Mountains.

Contributes new knowledge toward improving the management and conservation of our natural environment; wildlife focus areas include the cougar.

DSWF is an effective wildlife conservation charity funding key projects in Africa and Asia, including lions and tigers.

Namibia desert lion research and conservation.

Florida-based organization that provides a permanent home for unwanted or abused animals, including cougars, lions and leopards.

The Ewaso Lions Project promotes coexistence between people and large carnivores in northern Kenya through scientific study and community outreach.

Advances the conservation of the world’s 37 felidae species and their habitats through a combination of pioneering research, compelling education and state-of-the-art technology.

A non-profit, non-governmental organization that consists of wild feline managers, educators, conservationists, researchers, and all those who support the mission of feline conservation.

To promote the long-term survival of fishing cats in the wild through public education, capacity building, and community based research and conservation.

We change the game for wild fishing cat populations and ensure their survival.

Preservation of Florida’s unique ecosystem by protecting the endangered Florida Panther, while promoting economic development of Southwest Florida.

A broad coalition of leading conservation organizations and small and large farmers and ranchers in Eastern Collier County who are committed to setting the endangered Florida panther on a path to recovery.

California sanctuary that rescues and rehabilitates captive-bred exotic animals, including wild cats.

The Foundation for the Protection of the Arabian Leopard in Yemen is a non-profit organization dedicated to ensuring a “sustainably managed population of wild Arabian leopards.

Promotes a better understanding and appreciation of the the National Wildlife Refuge System and the Florida Panther National Wildlife Refuge

The Global White Lion Protection Trust was established in 2002 by researcher and environmentalist, Linda Tucker, for the specific purposes of protecting the White Lions; their endemic habitat; and their cultural heritage in perpetuity.

The Gir Forest National Park and Wildlife Sanctuary is a forest and wildlife sanctuary in Gujarat, India. Our goal is to conserve the Asiatic Lion and its habitat for its long term survival there by retrieving it from the list of endangered species.

The organization's goal is to "conserve the Asiatic lion and its habitat for its long term survial..."

Dedicated to the protection and conservation of the Scottish wildcat.

Dedicated towards conservation of Tigers and Biodiversity of protected areas.

The rescue of individual animals, protection of entire populations and preservation of precious habitat; securing habitats for tigers, stopping poachers and ending tiger trade.

A 100% volunteer organization specializing in small wild cat conservation with an extensive online database of wild cat information.

Helps the world find pragmatic solutions to our most pressing environment and development challenges

We specialise in the care and conservation of big cats and Madagascan animals; tiger conservation program.

Advancing the understanding and conservation of the world’s 36 wild living cat species.

"...The IUCN/SSC Cat Specialist Group brings together more than 200 of the world’s leading cat experts, including scientists, wildlife managers and conservationists from 50 countries who are dedicated to advancing the understanding and conservation of the world’s 36 wild living cat species...The Cat Specialist Group is active in many of its own initiatives as well, focusing on the development of tools for the assessment of the species’ status, for the compilation and distribution of intelligence and for supporting the work of its members..."

The African Lion Working Group (ALWG) is dedicated to all aspects of conservation, research, and management of free-ranging lion populations in Africa.

Promotes the conservation of the jaguar, its natural prey and habitat throughout the species’ geographical range, as well as its peaceful coexistence with man, through research & conservation strategies.

A portal for information and collaboration between jaguar researchers, conservationists, and people affected by jaguar predation on livestock.

Programs supporting the field activities for conservation of tigers, Iriomote cat and elephants in their habitat.

Kids for Tigers was launched by Sanctuary Asia magazine in the year 2000 as an environmental education programme for schools across India.

The task of the program KORA is to work out on current issues related to conservation or management of predators, the scientific basis for workable solutions.

Establishment and strengthening of a network for large carnivore conservation in the region, while practicing human-carnivore-conflict mitigation

The Lion Conservation Fund (LCF) supports projects that esatblish the distribution and abundance of African lions in areas of great global conservation importance.

A program that recruits and trains Maasai warrirors to protect lions.

LionAid is dedicated to the conservation of lions, including raising awareness on endangered African lions.

Living with Lions is a conservation research group of seven scientists and 34 Maasai warriors working in nonprotected areas of Kenya to save the remaining wild lions and other predators outside National Parks.

California-based organization protecting mountain lions and their habitat.

National Geographic's Big Cat's Initiative includes the "Cause an Uproar" educational campaign to raise awareness on the plight of wild cats; big cats facts database; kids program.

The protection of wildlife and their habitat, work to restore and maintain healthy ecosystems, and educating and inspiring Americans to safeguard our natural heritage.

Mozambique’s Niassa National Reserve is home to one of only five healthy lion populations left on the continent.

Protecting the world's northernmost jaguars.

Multiple academic and government partners studying the Canada lynx.

Supports numerous conservation researchers and organizations worldwide.

The California-based Oakland Zoo provides support for the Bay Area Puma Project, The Budongo Snare Removal Project, Africa Matters, Wildlife Conservation Society (Asia), Animals Asia, ARCAS and the Bushmeat Crisis Task Force.

Committed to the preservation of the Osa Peninsula's biodiversity and wild cat conservation.

Provides support for the people and wildlife of Zambia (lion research and the elimination of meat poaching) as well as working for grizzly bear conservation in the northwestern US.

Organized by the Siberian Environmental Center (Novosibirsk) to support and develop initiatives dedicated to the study and conservation of the Pallas' cat.

A Florida conservation center that provides a home, haven and hope for some of the world's most majestic and endangered big cats.

Panthera focuses its conservation efforts on imperiled cats, including tigers, lions, jaguars, snow leopards, pumas and cheetahs.

The Partnership for Action Against Wildlife Crime UK (PAW UK) aims to reduce wildlife crime through effective and targeted enforcement, better regulation and improved awareness.

Helping to ensure a future for many endangered species throughout the world.

Our mission is to conserve the exceptionally rich fauna and flora of the Russian Far East, the only region where Amur tigers and leopards survive in the wild.

A registered U.K. charity that raises funds for African carnivore reserach and education projects.

Carnivore conservation and management; jaguar, ocelot, puma and cohabitating wildlife.

The goal of this project is to develop a better understanding of the behavioral endocrinology of stress and reproduction in Canada lynx so that we may improve lynx management and conservation.

Projeto Puma is active since 1988, aiming the study and protection of wildlife, with special interest on the puma, jaguar and other large wild cats. It evolved into an NGO in 1993 so as to broaden its actions.

To ensure the conservation and sustainable management of the lion in West and Central Africa.

Dedicated to promoting wild cat conservation through research and community stewardship with a focus on the mountain lion.

Responsible cheetah breeding and re-wilding concepts in the form of teaching them to hunt naturally in the ideal environment is possible and has also been achieved by us.

Located in Gujarat, India; Asiatic lion conservation and breeding program.

San Diego Zoo Global is an international conservation organization species for over 95 years; experts in scientifically based breeding, conservation, and reintroduction programs for endangered species.

Projects include "Helping Wild Cats Live All Nine Lives"; research and conservation of the black-footed cat, "the smallest cat in Africa and the second smallest cat in the world."

Saving India's tigers, including the Bengal tiger, Royal Bengal tiger, white tiger and white Bengal tiger.

SaveTheCougar.org is a privately funded effort to increase public awareness of sightings of large felines in Michigan.

A global campaign organized by the World Wildlife Fund and Leonardo DiCaprio.

Save Wild Tigers is a coaltion between three international organizations who have joined forces and are working together to end the tiger trade and protect wild tigets. We are the Born Free Foundation, the Environmental Investigation Agency and WildAid.

A project of the Sierra Club Volunteers with a focus on tiger conservation in India.

Dedicated to the protection and conservation of Britain's only remaining wild feline, the Scottish wildcat.

SWCCF has two parts: Small Cat Conservation Alliance (SCCA) that supports current conservation efforts and Small Wild Cat Conservation Endowment Fund, a permanent endowment fund.

"...The mission of the Small Wild Cat Conservation Foundation is to ensure the survival of small wild cats and their natural habitats worldwide. This mission is achieved by working with local partners around the world to identify and mitigate threats to the world's small wild cats..."

The mission of the Small Wild Cat Conservation Foundation is to ensure the survival of small wild cats and their natural habitats worldwide.

Advances community-based stewardship of these endangered big cats through grassroots conservation initiatives, range-country environmental education, training of herders in wildlife monitoring, and collaborative research blending traditional knowledge and

The study and protection of the endangered snow leopard.

SOSLynx is an independent campaign organisation set up in 2000 to promote the conservation of the Iberian Lynx, and works at local and international levels.

The Sundarban Tiger project is a Bangladesh Forest Department initiative that effectively started its field activities in February 2005.

T&D's is dedicated to providing a permanent safe haven for unwanted, abused and mistreated exoctic and wild animals. T&D's will accept as many of these animals as space allows.

"...T&D's will not sell, give or trade exotic animals...(and) does not condone breeding exotic or wild animals for the pet trade, private ownership or other exploitation...(we) strive to provide the best care (including diet, housing, behavioral and mental stimulation and veterinarian) for the animals."

The Tanzania Carnivore Conservation Project at the Tanzania Wildlife Research Institute (TAWIRI) is funded by the Zoological Society of London and the British Government to build the capacity of the TAWIRI to monitor and conserve carnivores.

Dedicated to conducting research on felids to gain understanding of felid ecology and genetics, and apply knowledge gained to conservation and management of wild populations.

mproving natural habitats for native wild animals in Thailand, TSCWA projects research forest areas and work towards reintroducing some species that have been exploited to endangered levels.

An African breeding program designed to ensure the long term survival of the cheetah, African wild dog and other rare and endangered species.

Snare removal and education programs.

Solves problems related to conservation, reproduction and use of wildlife

Dedicated to studying cougar-habitat relationships and the role of cougars in ecosystems.

The Exotic Feline Rescue Center is a wild cat sanctuary located in the U.S. state of Indiana. Founded in 1991, the rescue center has over 230 wild cats.

The mission of the EFRC is to "provide permanent homes for exotic felines that hve been abused, abandoned or for some reason have nowhere to live out their lives, while educating the public about these beautiful cats." The rescue center does not buy,sell or breed cats.

A non-profit environmental education and support organization for the endangered Puma concolor coryi.

A conservation organization with a focus on protecting ecologically important lands, waters and habitats.

The California-based Roar Foundation supports The Shambala Preserve and shares its mission to educate the public about exotic animals, advocate for legislation to protect them and provide a sanctuary for mistreated and neglected animals.

Advances community-bsed stewardship of the snow leopard through education, research and grassroots conservation actions.

USA-based sanctuary for large carnivores, including wild cats.

"...Animals are not bought, sold, traded, or mistreated in any way. They are given every opportunity to behave naturally in a wonderfully loving environment..."

Provides a natural sanctuary to wild cats in need and inspires change to end the captive wildlife crisis.

A citizen organization that supports the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and helps fund the recovery of injured or orphaned Florida panthers.

We promote and conserve the magnificent wildlife and wildernes resources of the Zambezi River.

Rescue and rehabilitation of big cats that have been abused, neglected or displaced.

A rescue facility and sanctuary for big cats.

Provides leadership, management, organizational, legal and financial support for tiger conservation and chosen related big cats rescue projects.

A campaign of the David Shepherd Wildlife Foundation. Funding for "vital anti-poaching patrols, undercover investigations, educational programmes and monitoring activities central to the survival of the tiger in the wild."

Nevada-based organization supporting biodiveristy, in-situ conservation and responsible ex-situ breeding, along with work in animal husbandry and environmental education.

At the Tiger Trust, our mission is to save the tiger and preserve its natural habitat in India.

igerhomes.org is a privately-run exotic animal sanctuary that strives to stimulate a global interest in wildlife conservation, education and habitat protection via the Internet.

Dedicated to the survival of the Amur tiger and leopard in the wild.

Assits countries with poor financial resources to meet their objectives under the three major biodiversity conventions; Bornean and Clouded Leopard Project

Research and establishment of conservation plans and the creation of protected areas.

Conserving the 36 species of wild cats, their prey, and their habitat in perpetuity and to promote vibrant human communities nested within biologically rich, life-supporting ecosystems.

University of Oxford, Department of Zoology: WildCRU specialises in long-running studies, each successive year of continuity increasing the value of the accumulated data.

The Large Carnivore Conservation Lab in the Wildlife Program of the School of the Environment (SOE) at Washington State University (WSU) is an academic research unit that conducts field research on the ecology of large carnivores and their prey.

Strives to achieve productive conservation results through the integration of its breeding programs into efforts to save those species in the wild, and by providing training and research opportunities in veterinary science and conservation biology.

We currently support small, grass-roots organizations that work directly in the field to conserve wild cat species.

Oregon sanctuary providing a safe, natural lifetime home for captive-born wildcats in need.

To promote the sound management, conservation, and restoration, where necessary, of wild felids in the Western Hemisphere through science-based management and education. Our intention is to openly share knowledge and expertise by facilitating relationship

"Our Mission: To promote the sound management, conservation, and restoration, where necessary, of wild felids in the Western Hemisphere through science-based management and education. Our intention is to openly share knowledge and expertise by facilitating relationships with and among government entities, non-governmental organizations, universities, and other interested parties."

The future of wildlife is in our hands. African wildlife conservation and anti-poaching.

International organization working to to end the illegal wildlife trade.

Protect and defends all native and non-native wildcats.

Wildcat Conservation Alliance funds wild Amur leopard and tiger conservation projects.

Promoting conservation through lifelong education, environmental regeneration, research on and protection of wildlife, sustainable income opportunities, and the application of appropriate agricultural technologies; Sub-Saharan Lion Project

Direct protection to forests and wildlife in the Southeast Asian tropical belt.

Supports independent, community-based conseration efforts worldwide with a focus on protecting endangered species and preserving their natural habitats.

WCS is dedicated to saving wildlife and wildlife places worldwide through science, global conservation, education and the management of the world's largest system of urban wildlife parks

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Saves wildlife and wild places through science, conservation, education; combating illegal trade, developing safe habitats for tigers and leopards.

The trust works for the protection and conservation of the Asiatic lion.

A Kenya and US registered charitable organization founded by African conservationist Dr Richard Leakey. Connects conservationists working on the frontlines with those who care about wildlife worldwide; Kilimanjaro Lion Conservation Project

The Wildlife Foundation of Florida is preeminently an advocate for Florida's fish and wildlife resources, and dedicated to preserving Florida's fish and wildlife for future generations.

To rescue, rehabilitate, and release native wildlife, and to provide sanctuary, individualized care, and a voice for other animals in need.

Providing support and information to government authorities to combat poaching and the escalating illegal wildlife trade, particularly in wild tigers.

OGRAN is a network of in and ex-situ cheetah experts, including veterinarians, ethologists, ecologists and conservationists.

International conservation, protection and restoration of species and their habitats.

Wildlife conservation in Panama and Costa Rica with a focus on the jaguar and other wild cats.

A Canadian animal protection charity estbalished to protect wildlife in captivity and the wild.