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The Michael Dee Grant

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Michael Dee always had an interest in reptiles. During his youth, he spent a majority of his spare time in the hills of Orange County looking for herps. Unfortunately, those great areas have since been destroyed to make way for malls and houses, an all too common occurrence.

​Dee started working at the Los Angeles Zoo and Botanical Gardens shortly after his 19th birthday it had only been open for 10 months at that time. Though he did not work with reptiles, he worked with an extensive variety of mammals and birds. Among the rare animals he worked with were four out of five species of rhinoceros as well as Giant Pandas and California Condors. His dedication to the care of the animals at the zoo was unparalleled. His work at the zoo allowed him to travel and be involved with a number of conservation programs. In 2008, he retired as General Curator from the zoo, though he continued to work with the zoo after retirement. In addition to his work at the zoo he was a board member of both the International Rhino Foundation, Bighorn Institute, and Herpetological Conservation International.
To honor Michael and his contributions to conservation and education The Michael Dee Conservation Grant funds select conservation, education, and research projects in line with HCI's mission statement. 

​The grant began in 2017, and is awarded annually. 
The 2024 grant will go to two grantees in the amount of $1200 each.

PAST GRANT Recipients

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2017 WINNER: DR. BRYAN MARITZ

2017: DR. BRYAN MARITZ

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2019:  THORNTON LARSON

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2021: KAthleen WEbster

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2022: Jacob Adam

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2018: EARYN MCGEE

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2020: ANNA THONIS

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2021: IWO GROSS

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2023: Gabrielle Ripa

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2019: CHRISTOPHER GATTO

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2020: SAVANNAH WEAVER

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2022: Melisa Rolón

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2023: Eli Bieri


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    • About Membership
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    • Members Discounts >
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  • Grants
    • The Michael Dee Grant >
      • About The Michael Dee Grant
      • Grant Recipients >
        • Maritz 2017
        • McGee 2018
        • Gatto 2019
        • Larson 2019
        • Thonis 2020
        • Weaver 2020
        • Webster 2021
        • Gross 2021
        • Adam 2022
        • Rolón 2022
        • Ripa 2023
        • Bieri 2023
      • Dee Grant Application
      • Donate To The Dee Grant >
        • Donate To The Dee Grant
        • Donate w/ Paypal
        • Donate By Credit Card
        • Donate By Mail
    • The Harold K. Voris Aquatic Snake Grant >
      • About The HKV Grant
      • Grant Recipients >
        • Lake Buhi Bockadam Project
      • HKV Grant Application
      • Donate To The HKV Grant >
        • Donate w/ Paypal
        • Donate By Credit Card
        • Donate By Mail
  • AQUATIC SNAKE BOOK
    • HARDBOUND EDITION
    • E-Book
  • PROJECTS
    • CARE: Chytrid Awareness >
      • The Campaign
      • Chytrid Information
      • sponsor
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    • ALL PROJECTS
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