Viverrid Welfare Takes Center Stage at First UK Workshop
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by Andy Watson
3d ago
There is a family of elusive and often overlooked animals facing a silent crisis across the globe. Viverrids are a group of small mostly nocturnal carnivores, native to Afro-Eurasia, including civets, genets, linsangs, and binturong. This group faces serious risk from a growing exploitative pet trade and cruel civet coffee production practices, each inflicting terrible... Read More ..read more
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Partnerships for Progress: Transforming Zoo Animal Welfare in Vietnam 
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by Andy Watson
3d ago
Global animal welfare charity Wild Welfare have been setting the foundations for transforming animal care and welfare within zoos across Vietnam. The Wild Welfare team recently conducted a significant workshop in the country, focused on improving animal welfare standards. The workshop, hosted in partnership with the Vietnam Zoological Association (VZA), a long-standing collaborator with Wild... Read More ..read more
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The Non-Elephant in the Room – Why Don‘t We Care About All Animals Equally?
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by Andy Watson
2w ago
There’s a big elephant in the room, but it’s not an elephant, and that’s the problem. When we talk about the welfare of an animal, it’s easier to comprehend when we think about big charismatic species like bears, tigers, or elephants. But there is an increasing amount of research looking into the capacity of other... Read More ..read more
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Sharing Expertise at Portuguese Wild and Exotic Animal Symposium
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by Andy Watson
3w ago
Wild Welfare, a global charity dedicated to improving the welfare of wild animals in human care, recently participated in Simpósio de Selvagens e Exóticos, a symposium centered around wild and exotic animals, held in Vila Real, Portugal. The one and a half day event at the University of Trás-os-Montes E Alto Douro (UTAD), hosted by... Read More ..read more
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Animal Welfare E-learning Programme Launches In Hindi
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by Andy Watson
1M ago
Scroll down for Hindi version – हिंदी संस्करण पढ़ने के लिए नीचे स्क्रॉल करें। Global animal welfare charity Wild Welfare has launched their popular animal husbandry learning programme in Hindi, to support wildlife caregivers across India, Nepal, Fiji and beyond. ‘Wild About Welfare’ is a unique, open-access programme, produced in collaboration with The Jeanne Marchig... Read More ..read more
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Boosting Relationships with Australian Zoo Partners
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by Andy Watson
1M ago
Wild Welfare Director, Simon Marsh, recently returned from a whirlwind two-week tour of Australia, connecting with valued partners and donors from across the vast country. The trip enabled Simon to personally visit organisations that have generously supported Wild Welfare over the past 12 years. While at the iconic Taronga Zoo, Simon also attended the World... Read More ..read more
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Steering a Global Effort to Improve Animal Welfare in Zoos and Aquariums
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by Andy Watson
1M ago
At the 2024 Annual Conference for the World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA), held at Taronga Zoo in Sydney, global animal charity Wild Welfare, delightfully shared exciting news about their global partners. Over 250 delegates representing the global zoo and aquarium community came together at the association’s 79th annual conference. During the event, Wild... Read More ..read more
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Making a Difference in 2024: A Year in Review
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by Andy Watson
1M ago
2024 has been a whirlwind year for Wild Welfare, filled with meaningful progress, inspiring collaborations, and groundbreaking project updates. From welcoming new team members to expanding our global reach, it’s been a year to earnestly recall. Let’s dive into the highlights and celebrate the strides we’ve made together, along with our partners and generous donors.... Read More ..read more
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Partnership with Al Ain Zoo to Further Staff Development
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by Andy Watson
2M ago
Surrounded by majestic desert landscapes and rolling dunes, animal charity, Wild Welfare recently hosted their guided training course at Al Ain Zoo in the United Arab Emirates. The programme not only marked Wild Welfare’s inaugural visit to the country, but introduced the first iteration of their newly updated guided training course to be delivered within... Read More ..read more
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Bornean Elephant Welfare Progress Showcased at Taipei Conference
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by Andy Watson
2M ago
Wild Welfare and Wild Welfare US were very happy to receive an invitation to attend the 32nd Southeast Asian Zoos and Aquariums Association (SEAZA) Conference, held in late October at Taipei Zoo in Taiwan. Our very own Simon (Wild Welfare Director) and Dave (co-founder and Field Director) were delighted to attend the conference to represent... Read More ..read more
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