HEY HEROES

IT’S ME

ECO-QUEEN SHENZI

Your sassy, pawsitive guide to protecting the planet, and the species who call it home.

More Than Just a Tortie Cat

I’m Shenzi, a former shelter cat turned wildlife eco-hero and messenger. If you look up my name, you’ll see it’s a Swahili word for “uncivilized.” Honey, I earned that name by tricking my family at the shelter. While other cats dashed around, I sat quietly in my crate, pretending to be sweet and shy. That little stunt won my family over, and home I went!

It didn’t take long for my true tortie personality(full of sass and spunk) to shine through. With their sense of humor, my family named me Shenzi to honor the wild streak in me.

Tortie to Eco-Queen

When I met my “brother,” Mascot Vader, and saw what he was doing to protect endangered species, I knew I wanted in too. Just as he changed the myth that black cats bring bad luck, I’ve proven names don’t define who we are.

I may be a tortoiseshell cat with a puzzle-pattern coat, but to me, that’s a mosaic of eco-hope. Every patch, every piece, is part of the bigger green picture. That’s why I proudly wear my green crown as a symbol of my mission, to speak up for the planet and inspire eco-heroes like you.

Tortitude with a Crown

Yes, Honey, I’ll admit it, tortoiseshell cats are famous for their “tortitude” (a little sass, a little spunk, and a whole lot of heart). That’s me! My tortitude keeps me bold, and my green crown keeps me true.

Together is Better

I love teaming up with my “brother,”Mascot Vader. He captures hearts with endangered species stories, while I empower families with eco-tips and planet-saving wisdom.

My Promise to Adults

I want kids to know that names don’t define us, choices do. My choice is to turn “uncivilized” into fierce eco-wisdom, to wear my mosaic coat as a symbol of eco-hope, and to show that tortitude is exactly what it takes to keep our planet safe.

“When kids care, conservation becomes unstoppable.“