21st Century Tiger
21st Century Tiger is one of the most significant tiger funding agencies worldwide, supplying over 1.6 million pounds to more than 60 wild tiger conservation projects in eight countries since 1997.
During the Chinese Year of the Tiger in 2010, their appeal raised over £144,600 enabling the support of additional work in Sumatra, China and Thailand.
Established as a coalition between the Zoological Society of London (ZSL) and Global Tiger Patrol, the agency itself is based and administered at ZSL.
21st Century Tiger supports carefully chosen conservation projects that are dedicated to making a long term difference to the future of wild tigers. They include anti-poaching, education and wildlife-trading projects in Sumatra, Russia, India, Thailand and China. These projects are run by internationally respected conservation NGOs including WCS, FFI, Phoenix Fund, ZSL, Freeland, EIA and IFAW. All projects funded by 21st Century Tiger are reviewed by leading conservation experts to ensure best practice and effective outcomes.
- 100% of donations received by 21st Century Tiger are used to fund projects in the field.
Inspiring fundraising by fantastic members of the public generate thousands of pounds from junior events, treks, marathons, auctions and swims.On our website you will find many other fabulous ways to support tigers through the purchase of a range of items including specialist books and calendars.
- Ideal for Christmas! Blake the tiger cub light from our supporter Light Art.
A special feature of 21st Century Tiger is the links with International zoos. During 2002-4, 21st Century Tiger acted as the official channel for tiger conservation campaigns run by the European Association of Zoos and Aquariums (EAZA) and the Australasian Zoo Association now known as Zoo and Aquarium Association Australasia. The EAZA campaigns were particularly successful, raising a staggering three-quarter of a million euros!
Many zoos continue with support, raising funds for tiger conservation through 21st Century Tiger, making use of pictures, news items and projects for educational and awareness materials from the very successful
21st Century Tiger
website.
Supporters of 21st Century Tiger include the television presenter and biologist
Liz Bonnin, the internationally acclaimed wildlife photographer Andy Rouse
and Gus Christie, Executive Chairman of Glyndebourne and wildlife cameraman.
For more information please download the 
21st Century Tiger PDF (3.7 MB) or visit
21st Century Tiger
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