Helping wildlife feel wild again
The WildHeart Foundation works with zoos and animal sanctuaries to improve the quality of life for wild animals in their care.
Enriching the lives of wild animals in zoos and sanctuaries
WildHeart works directly with zookeepers and animal care professionals to help them provide enrichment, food, and habitat improvements. By gifting physical resources, we're able to improve the quality of life of animals in need.
Toys and enrichment
Enrichment allows zoo animals to exhibit their natural behaviors, keeping them active and mentally stimulated
Indestructable toys
We send durable purpose made toys that can stand up to tiger claws and hippo teeth, and the toughest of wild play
Natural enrichment
Novel scents, plants, and ethically sourced pelts let wildlife expand their sensory experiences, mimicking a variety of interactions in their natural habitats
Upcycled items
WildHeart volunteers have used old firehose and other recycled materials to build toys, hammocks, and structures to climb on
Food and supplements
Proper diet and supplements mimic what animals would eat in the wild and ensure proper nutrition
Supplements and specialty nutrition
WildHeart has provided veterinary zoo grade food to wildlife rescue facilities around the world that were struggling to afford healthy diets
Emergency food assistance
When sanctuaries in the path of hurricanes have lost power to their freezers, we've stepped in with refrigerated trucks and new food resources
Food donation resources
We have worked with local grocery markets to connect them with sanctuaries and deliver unused food that would otherwise be thrown out
Habitats and enclosures
Enclosures can be interactive and fun, while allowing zoo animals more furniture to play and relax on
Platforms, hammocks, and furniture
WildHeart has built sturdy platforms and hammocks for big cats, wolves, and primates so they have more usable space
Improvements and renovations
Small sanctuaries with a miniscule budget have received upgrades to make habitats safer and more comfortable for the animals
New and larger enclosures
WildHeart has built new enclosures for rescued tigers in Thailand, and completed the largest captive wolf habitat in North America
One million animals living in captivity
There are over 250 AZA accredited zoos and more than 200 GFAS accredited wildlife sanctuaries in the United States and around the world, plus many more with independent or no accreditation. We help animals directly, no matter where they live.
Help us help wildlife
WildHeart is a small grassroots organization led by volunteers. We have put donations on hold while we work on bringing a new project to life.
