WildCare | The Wilder Institute

The WildCare: Adopt-a-Species program helps our team save threatened species and return them to the wild. With your symbolic adoption, the Wilder Institute can secure a future for endangered species across Canada and the world.

Make a Symbolic Adoption Today!

Iconic Canadian species, like the Vancouver Island marmot, burrowing owl, and whooping cranes are all at-risk.

Canada’s most endangered mammal, the Vancouver Island marmot is endemic to British Columbia’s Vancouver Island. In 2003, only 30 individuals remained in the wild but through collaborative efforts, the wild Vancouver Island marmot population has grown to over 200.

Burrowing owls have long called the Canadian prairies home, but as few as 270 breeding pairs of burrowing owls remain in Canada. This makes them one of the most endangered birds in the grasslands, but through collaboration and innovative programs like head-starting, burrowing owls are making a return to the prairies.

With your symbolic adoption, the Wilder Institute can continue these vital conservation initiatives.

$25 Donation

Digital Adoption Package

With the Digital Adoption Package package, you will receive an e-Adoption Certificate and e-BioFact Card

This package helps save both paper and postage fees, which means more of your donation goes towards conservation!

$50 Donation

Feature Animal Package

With the Feature Animal Package, you will receive an customizable Adoption Certificate, a BioFact Card with backing, Magnet, and a Window Sticker.

If requested, you can also receive an e-adoption certificate and e-BioFact card.

$100 Donation

Limited Edition WildCare Journey Package – Plush Toy

In addition to the Feature Animal Package, also includes a 6″ or 8″ plush toy and the WildCare Journey Newsletter. This quarterly newsletter includes behind the scenes updates on your adopted species, as well as interactive content for you and your family to follow along with the conservation journey at home!

$100 Donation

Limited Edition WildCare Journey Package – Tote Bag

In addition to the Feature Animal Package, also includes a WildCare cotton and cork tote bag, and the WildCare Journey Newsletter. This quarterly newsletter includes behind the scenes updates on your adopted species, as well as interactive content for you and your family to follow along with the conservation journey at home!