The Mission: Closing the "Charisma Gap"

In the world of conservation, funding is often dictated by "charisma". While tigers and lions rightly receive millions in support, there are 33 species of small wild cats—from the Flat-headed Cat to the Kodkod—that are slipping toward extinction in the shadows.

Zoo-EV exists to bridge this gap by raising $40,000,000 annually to provide stable, permanent funding for these species. We are not a field agency; we are a Support Engine that identifies and empowers existing experts on the front lines.

Our Promise: 100% of donor funds are restricted to species conservation and our member rewards program. We are a 100% volunteer-run 501(c)(3).

Meet the Forgotten 33

The "Big Cats" receive roughly 90% of global conservation dollars; the remaining 33 species must fight for the remaining 10%.

Membership & Advocacy

We don't spend money on expensive social media ads. Instead, we believe you are our best advertising channel. Our Advocacy Rewards Program pays you back for sharing our mission.

Radical Transparency:

The "Direct-to-Vendor" Model

We believe donors have the right to know exactly how their money moves

• No Cash-Equivalents: We never send "blank checks".

• Total Asset Accountability: Zoo-EV pays manufacturers directly for technology (laptops, cameras, NAS systems) and materials (predator-proof housing).

• Cooperative Power: We bundle tech requests to secure bulk-buying discounts, stretching your donation further.

• No Government Grants: We are funded by the people, for the species, and governed by our members to avoid bureaucratic red tape.

The Next Frontier:

For Students & Experts

The world doesn’t need another tiger expert—it needs a champion for the species no one else is watching.

• The Opportunity: You could become the world’s leading authority on a species before finishing your PhD.

• Funding Security: Our Species Checkbook model ensures that if you choose to study a "Forgotten" cat, the funding for gear and tech will be waiting for you.

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