I used to sponsor a humback whale as well as donate to exotic bird rescues and wolf rescues. I still donate to several wild animal rescues. There is a wonderful wild animal rescue here in the area. They specialize in animals that were used for movies and other performing acts that are injured, of retirement age or that were abused. I wish I could voulenteer there!
Sponsorship is such a wonderfull thing. Even the smallest contribution helps!