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Wildlife ACT

Wildlife ACT is a conservation organisation based in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, that focuses on on-the-ground endangered species conservation efforts, the daily monitoring of priority species within protected areas, …

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32
Integrity Assessment
Limited data available
32/100 · methodology
This score reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization.

About Wildlife ACT

Wildlife ACT is a non-profit conservation organisation delivering science-led, ethical conservation to protect endangered and priority species in Africa.

Founded
Headquarters
Melkbosstrand, South Africa
Operating in
4 countries

Mission

Wildlife ACT is a conservation organisation based in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, that focuses on on-the-ground endangered species conservation efforts, the daily monitoring of priority species within protected areas, and the management of human-wildlife conflict, and the promotion of community involvement in conservation. Of particular focus for the organisation is the critically endangered African Wild Dog and Black Rhino, as well as the six Vulture species found in South Africa - of which, several are critically endangered. Through the help of their voluntourism model, Wildlife ACT has been able to provide sustained, free professional monitoring services to more than ten Zululand protected areas for 15 years, as well as contributing endangered species management across Africa, and the restoration of North Island, Seychelles. Wildlife ACT's mission is to save our planet's endangered wildlife and wildlands from extinction. Our aim is to develop and implement innovative, ground based and sustainable conservation models that save our wildlife, protect our wilderness, and benefit our local communities. Our quest is to create inspiring connections with the wilderness, giving people pragmatic ways to support and be part of effective on-the-ground conservation work. Our promise: Real, honest conservation where it's needed most. Through strategic partnerships, sustainable funding models and developing technology: - Implement strategic monitoring and research to inform and enable effective conservation management of wildlife. - Understand the needs of surrounding communities, and develop innovative programs to facilitate socio-economic advancement. - Use Africa-centric, people oriented models to drive wild area expansion. Another essential aspect of Wildlife ACT's mandate lies at the interface of managing human-wildlife conflict and encouraging community conservation efforts. Many people living adjacent to South Africa's protected areas and national parks have only

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Animal Welfare
SDG alignment The 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are the global agenda for ending poverty, protecting the planet, and ensuring prosperity by 2030. We tag each charity to the goals its work advances.
SDG 15 SDG 15 · Life on Land Protect, restore, and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems and biodiversity.
Operating countries (4)
Lesotho Malawi Seychelles South Africa

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar animal welfare in South Africa
Integrity Assessment This charity: 32
Peer average: 36

Red flags

· All clear
NPO Directorate deregistration
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Wildlife ACT is a registered animal welfare nonprofit based in Melkbosstrand, South Africa, South Africa. It is registered with the official charity registry of South Africa. It was founded in 2008 and has been operating for 18 years. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 32/100 (Limited data available). This reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization.

Wildlife ACT has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 32/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 32 ('Limited data available') reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization. This is common for smaller, newer, or non-US charities that file fewer public records. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for animal welfare charities in South Africa is 36/100.

Wildlife ACT is located in Melkbosstrand, South Africa, South Africa. The organization was established in 2008 and has been active for 18 years. Its registered address is 25 Commaille Road.

Wildlife ACT is classified as a Animal Welfare organization, registered in South Africa.

Wildlife ACT has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 32/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Wildlife ACT is a non-profit conservation organisation delivering science-led, ethical conservation to protect endangered and priority species in Africa. Wildlife ACT is classified as a animal welfare organization registered in South Africa. The organization was founded in 2008.

Among animal welfare charities registered in South Africa: Wildlife ACT's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 32/100 is in line with the peer average of 36/100.

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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of South Africa under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From global news sources

Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

National Endangered Species Day: Can India’s wildlife laws stop the extinction crisis? - The Times of India
May 2026
timesofindia.indiatimes.com
Tourism: MPs call for operationalisation of Wildlife Act - NewVision.co.ug
May 2026
www.newvision.co.ug
Endangered Species and Democracy Win on Earth Day - Sierra Club
Apr 2026
www.sierraclub.org
B.C. officers now allowed to kill abandoned domestic sheep to protect wild animals - CBC
Apr 2026
www.cbc.ca
Wild dogs return to Zimanga in major conservation breakthrough - The Witness | Your compass in the community
Apr 2026
witness.co.za
Recovering America's Wildlife: Unleashing State and Tribal Conservation Solutions - National Wildlife Federation
Apr 2026
www.nwf.org
A CT venue cancels a wildlife act, renewing the debate over the use of animals in traveling shows - CT Insider
Mar 2026
www.ctinsider.com
Oregon Legislature Passes Landmark “1.25 Percent for Wildlife” Act - Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership
Mar 2026
www.trcp.org
This Simple Solution Could Fund Wildlife Conservation - Sierra Club
Feb 2026
www.sierraclub.org
From wildlife protection to license to kill - greenpeace.org
Feb 2026
www.greenpeace.org

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Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
South African Department of Social Development (NPO Directorate)
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
Wikidata structured data
Supplementary verification
GlobalGiving partner directory

Data freshness

Last updated
Mar 25, 2026
Profile completeness
45%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Financial filings
No NPO Annual Report (DSD) on file
Executive compensation
Top-officer pay not disclosed
Named leadership
Board and officer list not yet indexed
Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Direct contact
No email or phone published
Tax-deductibility status
Whether donations are tax-deductible has not been verified

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about Wildlife ACT

What is Wildlife ACT?
Wildlife ACT is a animal welfare nonprofit organization based in Melkbosstrand, South Africa. Wildlife ACT is a non-profit conservation organisation delivering science-led, ethical conservation to protect endangered and priority species in Africa.
When was Wildlife ACT founded?
Wildlife ACT was founded in 2008.
Where is Wildlife ACT located?
Headquartered in Melkbosstrand, South Africa. The charity operates in 4 countries.
Is Wildlife ACT trustworthy?
Wildlife ACT has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 32 out of 100 (Limited data available). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Wildlife ACT's website?
https://www.wildlifeact.com
Are donations to Wildlife ACT tax-deductible?
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of South Africa under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.