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Mabel Dorn Reeder Conservation Endowment Fund

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Overview

Mabel Dorn Reeder Conservation Endowment Fund

Overview: Zoo Atlanta's endowment fund that annually awards grants to field conservation projects that amplify the Zoo's global conservation impact. Projects are proposed by Zoo team members and selected by a review committee.

Status: Active, ongoing endowment fund

Geographic Scope: International - supports projects across multiple continents:

  • Africa (Congo Basin, Cameroon, Zambia, Madagascar)

  • Asia (Nepal, Cambodia, Malaysia, Borneo)

  • Central America (Panama)

  • South America (Brazil)

    • Selection Criteria:

  • Relevance to Zoo Atlanta's mission

  • Conservation status and needs of the species in question

  • Conservation significance

  • Inclusion of education and community outreach

  • Professional development opportunities for Zoo Atlanta team members

    • Focus Areas: Wildlife conservation including:

  • Gorillas (western lowland and mountain)

  • Chimpanzees

  • Red pandas

  • Orangutans

  • Golden frogs

  • Drill monkeys

  • Clouded leopards

  • Radiated tortoises

  • African hornbills

  • Asian hornbills

  • Habitat restoration

  • Anti-poaching efforts

  • Species reintroduction programs

  • Veterinary health screening

  • Local community engagement

  • Scientific research

    • Award Examples (2025):

  • Red Panda Network (Nepal) - Greenhouse/shade house construction for reforestation

  • Borneo Orangutan Survival USA (Borneo) - Orangutan rehabilitation and reintroduction

  • El Valle Amphibian Conservation Center (Panama) - Panamanian golden frog conservation

  • Pan African Sanctuary Alliance (Cameroon) - Drill monkey habitat protection

  • Wildlife Alliance (Cambodia) - Clouded leopard anti-poaching program

  • Goualougo Triangle Ape Project (Republic of Congo) - Gorilla and chimpanzee conservation

  • Turtle Survival Alliance (Madagascar) - Radiated tortoise health screening

    • Signature Conservation Partners:

  • Conservation South Luangwa (Zambia) - African elephant protection

  • Golden Lion Tamarin Association (Brazil) - Atlantic Coastal Forest conservation

  • The Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund (Rwanda/DR Congo) - Mountain gorilla conservation

    • Background: Zoo Atlanta has contributed over $16 million to field projects for giant pandas historically.

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