Captive wild animal welfare in Japan: A new concept but awareness is increasing
The issues surrounding improving the welfare of wild animals in captivity across Japan are varied, so when we first began working in... Read More
Wild Welfare’s work with zoos in Brazil
In our latest blog, Wild Welfare’s field director Dave Morgan gives us a personal take on his journeys to Brazil. Looking back on... Read More
How Wild Welfare is supporting animal welfare improvements in zoos
Did you know that the exact number of zoos and zoological type exhibits and collections around the world is actually unknown, but... Read More
Uniting for bears in Japan
Last week we were successful in completing one of our most significant and exciting projects to date. Thanks to the many people... Read More
Huge team effort helps Japan bears
After ongoing and concerning reports came in about the conditions of four brown bears living at a captive animal facility in Japan,... Read More
Animal shows in zoos: we’re still witnessing cruelty
Animal shows and visitor-animal interactions are a common feature in many zoos and aquariums around the world, from bird of prey flying... Read More
The Moral and Welfare Issues of Euthanasia
Euthanasia is the act of deliberately ending an animal’s life to end their suffering. Its use has often been widely misunderstood, but... Read More
What Could A Future Zoo Look Like?
A new year, a new start! So kicking off 2018, we want to consider what a future zoo could look like? The... Read More
The Enrichment Compensation Climate in Captivity
Behavioural enrichment, environmental enrichment or behavioural husbandry are topical words within the captive environment. Zoos and aquariums carry out enrichment for a... Read More
Reptile Awareness Day
Reptiles can all too often be the forgotten animals when it comes to welfare in captivity, with the majority of studies still... Read More