All new members are vetted by our membership review committee before becoming a member. This process can take up to 2 weeks.
*The Facility Accreditation program expired in 2016.
Novice Member $25*
- Knowing you directly contribute to conservation and feline advocacy
- Access to countless years of professional members’ experience through online membership directory, up to date legislative news and 50 plus years of searchable FCF/LIOC newsletters and journals
- Receive monthly newsletter electronically
- Download FCF learning materials
- Discounts to FCF educational courses
- Invitation to annual Conference
- Discounts to select FCF certified facilities
- Access to members only Facebook Group
- Access to view job boards
General Member $35*
- Knowing you directly contribute to conservation and feline advocacy
- Access to countless years of professional members’ experience through online membership directory, up to date legislative news and 50 plus years of searchable FCF/LIOC newsletters and journals
- Receive monthly newsletter electronically
- Download FCF learning materials
- Discounts to FCF educational courses
- Invitation to annual Conference
- Discounts to select FCF certified facilities
- Access to members only Facebook Group
- Voting privileges and the right to hold office in the organization
- Access to view job boards
Professional Member $60*
*You must have 5+ years experience in your field related to felines to register for professional membership.
- Knowing you directly contribute to conservation and feline advocacy
- Access to countless years of professional members experience through online membership directory, up to date legislative news and 50 plus years of searchable FCF/LIOC newsletters and journals
- Receive monthly newsletter electronically
- Download FCF learning materials
- Discounts to FCF courses
- Invitation to annual Conference
- Discounts to select FCF certified facilities
- Access to members only Facebook Group
- Apply to teach FCF courses
- Voting privileges and the right to hold office in the organization
- Post to job and internship vacancies, and post in Available Animals
*A $20 registration fee applies to all first time or expired members
Commercial Member $100
Open to companies supplying services, equipment, and products to organization members.
- Complimentary Logo ad in 1 Membership Newsletter
- Logo and information on the Commercial member webpage
- Access to members only Facebook group
- Ability to offer supplies, services, equipment, or products to organization members
- Discounted vendor booth at FCF Annual Conference
- Commercial Member identified or highlighted as a commercial member at the conference, related educational courses and events
- Available to receive awards at the FCF banquet at the annual conference
Institutional Membership $100
Is open to any Licensed Zoo, Sanctuary, Facility, or Center housing felids for conservation and education.
- Complimentary Logo ad in 1 Membership Newsletter
- Logo and information on the Institutional membership webpage
- First opportunity to host FCF conference, workshops, and events
- Members see highlighted standards of facility’s animal care and welfare practices
- Ability to offer discounts to members to help drive visitors to your facility
- Staff and volunteers from member institutions may submit photos and articles for the membership newsletter
- Cross promotion on FCF social media highlighting your events, births, and other news
- Post to job and internship vacancies, and post in Available Animals
- Available to receive awards at the FCF banquet at the annual conference