We Are Wilder Conservationists
We don’t believe in inevitability. We believe in taking action.
We know it is possible to bring endangered species back from the brink. Whooping cranes, Vancouver Island marmot and other species in Canada and around the world survive in the wild in part due to the work of the Wilder Institute. We’ve built our reputation as a global authority on wildlife conservation by protecting species in our own backyard and collaboratively engaging local communities abroad to foster economic solutions that benefit both animals and people.
2024 Gratitude Report
Each year, our Gratitude Report highlights some of the most inspiring examples of your generosity in action – because your support truly makes a world of difference.
This year’s Gratitude Report is about one single day at your Wilder Institute: Wednesday, July 31, 2024. We invite you to relive this day with us to see the impact you have on wildlife across the world.
Our Conservation Programs
Interactive Map
North America
Endangered
Threatened
Africa
Endangered
Cross River gorilla
Critically Endangered
Nigeria
Cross River Gorilla InitiativeCommunity Conservation
Vulnerable
Translocation
Community Conservation
Endangered
Threatened
Vulnerable
Extinct
Learn more about our conservation work around the world.
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Conservation Translocations
Species reintroductions are becoming increasingly important tools to stem the extinction crisis. A reintroduction is the deliberate release of an endangered species into the wild, from captivity or relocated from other wild areas, in order to prevent its extinction.
Community Conservation
Community conservation is based on the idea that socio-economic benefits and community engagement can alleviate poverty and improve human welfare while supporting conservation efforts and reducing threats to biodiversity.