"Dear
VZACC Donors,
I have worked in the zoo field for over 25 years and what stands out
to me most in the area of supporting field conservation is that small
grants can truly make a difference. In fact, my belief is that small
grants placed in the right hands can be much more effective than large
contributions.
Small grants allow for creating a relationship with field researchers,
building a level of trust, going both ways. Small grants are used to
pay salaries of indigenous people, create simple but effective educational
materials, provide food for the research team while in the field and
buy needed equipment for research.
I want to thank you for believing in the role of zoos and their commitment
to conservation by generously donating to the VZACC Fund. Please know
that you contributions will go directly to the field and that we will
keep you posted on the projects that are selected to receive your dollars.
Kind
regards,
Beth Armstrong"
Field Conservation Coordinator
Brevard Zoo
Melbourne, Florida
THE
POWER OF SMALL GRANTS IN THE FIELD Recent ZACC Grants
Okapi Conservation Project: Stever Shurter, Gilman International Conservation
- $2,000
Maned Wolf Conservation in the Brazilian Cerrado, Nucharin Songsasen,
Smithsonian National Zoological Park - $2,000
Madagascar
Flying Fox Conservation Initiative in Eastern Madagascar, Allyson Walsh,
Lubee Bat Conservancy - $2,000
Wild Cat Species of Conservation Concern, Jim Sanderson, Wildlife Conservation
Network - $2,000
Reintroduction of Hatinh Langurs to Vietnam's Phong Nha - Ke Bang National
Park Tilo Nadler, Endangered Primate Rescue Center - $2,000
Nest Guarding in a Reintroduced Population of California Condors, Santa
Barbara Zoo - $2,000
Ecosystem Restoration for Wild Chinchillas, Save the Wild Chinchillas
- $1,000
