Our partner: Wilder International

Wilder International was founded in early 2025 by zoologist Lorraine Miller and Veterinary professor Matyas Liptovszky, who collectively have over 40 years of experience in wildlife management and health.

As consultants both founders worked with many wildlife parks and zoos giving advice and support on animal management such as nutrition, animal training, veterinary care and social management.

They soon found that it was in fact the rescue centres, sanctuaries and conservation organisations that they worked with that required more support in these areas. But with reduced resources, these organisations often struggled to obtain the appropriate training and skills needed to manage the wildlife that found themselves in their care.

To fill this gap, Wilder International was created. A wildlife health, care and conservation nonprofit that provides training and support for rescue centres, sanctuaries and conservation organisations around the world with their animal management needs.

Whether it’s nutrition training for primate carers in Indonesia or veterinary care for elephants in Thailand, Wilder International strives to provide these vital facilities and projects with the support they need to build capacity within their region and promote positive animal welfare.

Wilder International also helps these organisations raise awareness and funds for their causes through conservation communication. They publish children’s books, non-fiction books, and articles in a range of magazines to promote these incredible people working on the front lines of conservation and animal welfare.

Wilder International also supports international rewilding initiatives and runs its own projects in the East Midlands, UK.

Get to know more about the projects of Wilder International!

What is the philosphy of Wilder International?

Wilder International’s mission is to provide support, advice and training to build capacity for sanctuaries, rescue centers and conservation organisations on the front lines where animal welfare meets conservation.

Whether it is bear nutrition, primate training or reptile veterinary care they are committed to supporting wildlife and those who care for them. Wilder International also undertakes and supports rewilding initiatives and species recovery, and increases the brand awareness and fundraising potential of the wildlife conservation organisations that they work with.

Through their work Wilder International strives to protect biodiversity internationally by working with the wildlife, people and places vital for its preservation.

What kind of projects/programmes does Wilder International offer?

Their three main pillars of work are the following:

1. Supporting wildlife carers, veterinarians and conservationists in rescue centres and sanctuaries with their animal management needs, raising awareness and funding potential for those organisations and supporting rewilding initiatives both nationally and internationally. They are currently working with larger sanctuary institutions to deliver primate specific training courses to support wildlife carers and veterinarians on topics such as primate nutrition and social management.
   
2. Rewilding and species recovery. Wilder International have recently partnered with NatureSpy, a conservation social enterprise that provides camera traps for wildlife monitoring. NatureSpy have helped us to facilitate a camera trap monitoring program which provides their projects both in the UK and abroad with the technology needed to survey wildlife and monitor animal behaviour when rehabilitated animals are preparing for release.
   
3. Raising awareness of the organisations they work with through conservation communication. Also, they publish a range of environmental literature for children and work with conservation, wildlife and travel magazines, most recently having highlighted the incredible work of the Laos Conservation Trust for Wildlife in Ubuntu magazine.

Supporters can get involved by reading about their work on the website and helping us to raise awareness of the incredible conservation organisations they work with. As their camera trap monitoring program progresses they hope there will also be an opportunity in the future for conservationists to test their skills identifying wildlife via their camera trap footage so keep an eye on their social channels and website for further updates.

How does Wilder International support sustainability, conservation and ethical practices?

Moreover, the organisation is deeply committed to conserving and protecting vital wildlife habitats, prioritising the health and resilience of these ecosystems in all its activities.

Sustainable practices are fully integrated across every aspect of their work—including research, education, outreach, and community engagement. This commitment includes minimising waste, reducing energy consumption, and promoting the use of eco-friendly materials.

Wilder International firmly believes that education is essential for fostering a sustainable future. They actively collaborate with communities and partner organisations to raise awareness about conservation and the importance of sustainable living. By working with local, national, and international partners who share their dedication to sustainability, they amplify their impact and contribute to broader environmental goals.

Additionally, the organisation strives to reduce waste and lower their carbon footprint wherever possible. They ensure the use of eco-friendly venues during travel and continuously work to minimise their environmental impact. Their conservation research and rewilding projects strictly adhere to ethical and sustainable standards, ensuring a positive contribution to wildlife protection. They also prioritise minimising disturbances to wildlife and habitats by promoting non-invasive research methods.

With animal welfare at the core of their mission, Wilder International is committed to improving the well-being of animals wherever possible, supporting those who work with or live close to wildlife.

What are the main challenges Wilder International is facing?

As a fairly new organisation, Wilder International faces significant challenges in securing funding and support. They have been fortunate to find early supporters to launch several projects, for which they are deeply grateful.

Drawing on their extensive experience in wildlife welfare, they already receive many requests for training support and wish to assist as many organisations as possible. However, at present, they lack the resources to meet all these demands. This challenge is common among animal welfare and conservation groups, which often depend on funding but struggle to maintain sufficient support to keep up with demand.

In the rewilding sector, many organisations—including Wilder International—struggle to find adequate space for nature. While rehabilitated animals are often ready for release, and conservationists possess the knowledge and skills to restore habitats, the necessary land to acquire, manage, or protect is frequently unavailable. As habitats continue to shrink, the situation is expected to worsen without urgent intervention.

Education plays a vital role in addressing these issues. By raising awareness about these challenges and the organisations working to solve them, supporters can make a meaningful difference for the future of wildlife.

What do you want people to know or do to best support Wilder International ?

Wilder International focuses on capacity building and growth—ranging from training wildlife carers and veterinarians to improving animal welfare to help wildlife thrive, as well as fostering the growth and protection of natural habitats.

But their work goes beyond that. They aim to increase public understanding of the challenges wildlife face and of the people working to protect them, inviting supporters to get involved as well. Education is a powerful tool; the more people who understand these issues and advocate for conservation and positive animal welfare, the stronger nature’s chances are in its fight for survival.

Wilder International welcomes more supporters who follow their work and help advocate for these vital animal welfare and conservation organisations. Donations to their cause are also deeply appreciated.

Learn more about Wilder International!