The Two Oceans Aquarium recently engaged Wild Welfare US (WWUS) to conduct a facility-wide, comprehensive animal welfare audit. WWUS is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the highest standards of animal welfare and care around the globe. The audit took place during the week of June 6, 2024, and demonstrated the Aquarium’s commitment to providing exceptional care for its aquatic… Source ..read more

In April 2024 the Wild Welfare team convened in the city of York, UK for an in-person meeting to solidify their commitment to improving animal welfare in captive environments globally. This rare gathering offered a unique opportunity for the team to review the past year’s achievements, while planning ahead for the future. Wild Welfare offers a unique approach to tackling animal welfare issues… Source ..read more

Ever considered donating to a charity but felt overwhelmed by the sheer number of options? You may be surprised by the power of focusing your attention on smaller organisations. While large charities undoubtedly play vital roles within their respective sector, smaller players like Wild Welfare often pack an equally powerful punch! Here are our top 5 reasons why you should consider giving smaller… Source ..read more

The humid jungle air hung heavy as the Wild Welfare field team approached the beautiful Gomantong Caves in North-East Sabah. This was a rare opportunity for us to take a day to explore and discover more about the rich ecology and geology around the area of our fieldwork base. Anticipation was high among the team as we trekked closer to the imposing cliff face engulfed in lush greenery. Source ..read more

Guest Blogger, Heidi Quine is Animal Asia’s Vietnam Bear and Vet Department Director, she heads up the bear care and veterinary department at Animal Asia’s Vietnam Bear Rescue Centre in the province of Vĩnh Phúc. In my 23-year career journey, I’ve worn many hats—from working in a shelter caring for stray and abandoned cats and dogs in Australia to now heading up Animal’s Asia Vietnam Bear… Source ..read more

Remember Siti, the endangered Moor Macaque (Macaca maura) rescued from the illegal Malaysian pet trade in 2018? After a long and difficult journey, thanks to the tireless efforts of Wild Welfare and the generosity of donors, Siti is finally settling into her new life at the Tasikoki Wildlife Rescue Centre in her native Indonesia. Siti moving to her new home. We previously reported on Siti’s… Source ..read more

Wild Welfare was delighted to speak at the recent EAZA Animal Welfare Forum 2024, held at Parco Natura Viva in Verona, Italy. This was the second meeting of the forum, following an event held in the Netherlands back in 2022, which Wild Welfare also presented at. This year’s event theme, “Knowing Me, Knowing You – Understanding Individual Animal Welfare” highlighted the importance of the welfare… Source ..read more

Introducing the second edition in our series of blogs examining animal welfare concepts with the Wild Welfare team. This month, Animal Welfare Field Manager, Sarah Bonser-Blake explores the nuances and critical differences between animal care and welfare. A long time ago when I was managing captive animals in zoos and sanctuaries, I thought I had a pretty good understanding of what animal… Source ..read more

At Wild Welfare, we deeply understand the frustration and distress animal lovers face when encountering animal cruelty content on social media. Whether it be videos depicting unethical practices or photos of captive wild animals kept in poor conditions, the urge to re-share disturbing content to spark outrage and raise awareness may seem like a positive action. However, the truth is… Source ..read more

Global animal welfare charity Wild Welfare have announced a new collaboration with ‘The Civet Project Foundation’, a UK-registered charity dedicated to the conservation of civets and to raise awareness of their role in unethical coffee production, meat farming, and the illegal wildlife and pet trade. The Civet Project, founded in 2019 by Jes Hooper, aims to address the critical threats faced by… Source ..read more