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Wildlife Conservation Trust

All projects are undertaken with the eventual goal of repopulating animals (both captive-bred and rehabilitated) to suitable natural preserves, with a long term view of benefiting broad-scale wildlife …

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37
Integrity Assessment
Limited data available
37/100 · methodology
This score reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization.

About Wildlife Conservation Trust

All projects are undertaken with the eventual goal of repopulating animals (both captive-bred and rehabilitated) to suitable natural preserves, with a long term view of benefiting broad-scale wildlife conservation objectives in South Africa, for the ultimate well being of planet earth and its inhabitants. To make a sustainable difference to vulnerable animal species, specifically those under threat of extinction. To be a partner to those whose work is fundamental to conservation, but who are restricted by a lack of money; as well as those who have the desire and capacity to offer tangible support. To educate people about the need to conserve wildlife and the environment.

Founded
Headquarters
Pretoria
Operating in
1 countries

Mission

All projects are undertaken with the eventual goal of repopulating animals (both captive-bred and rehabilitated) to suitable natural preserves, with a long term view of benefiting broad-scale wildlife conservation objectives in South Africa, for the ultimate well being of planet earth and its inhabitants. To make a sustainable difference to vulnerable animal species, specifically those under threat of extinction. To be a partner to those whose work is fundamental to conservation, but who are restricted by a lack of money; as well as those who have the desire and capacity to offer tangible support. To educate people about the need to conserve wildlife and the environment.

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 (1)
South Africa

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar animal welfare in South Africa
Integrity Assessment This charity: 37
Peer average: 35

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 Conservation Trust is a registered animal welfare nonprofit based in Pretoria, South Africa. It is registered with the official charity registry of South Africa. It was founded in 2002 and has been operating for 24 years. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 37/100 (Limited data available). This reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization.

Wildlife Conservation Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 37/100. 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 37 ('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 35/100.

Wildlife Conservation Trust is located in Pretoria, South Africa. The organization was established in 2002 and has been active for 24 years. Its registered address is 290 Canopus Street.

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

Wildlife Conservation Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 37/100. 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.

All projects are undertaken with the eventual goal of repopulating animals (both captive-bred and rehabilitated) to suitable natural preserves, with a long term view of benefiting broad-scale wildlife conservation objectives in South Africa, for the ultimate well being of planet earth and its inhabitants. To make a sustainable difference to vulnerable animal species, specifically those under threat of extinction. To be a partner to those whose work is fundamental to conservation, but who are restricted by a lack of money; as well as those who have the desire and capacity to offer tangible support. To educate people about the need to conserve wildlife and the environment. Wildlife Conservation Trust is classified as a animal welfare organization registered in South Africa. The organization was founded in 2002.

Among animal welfare charities registered in South Africa: Wildlife Conservation Trust's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 37/100 is in line with the peer average of 35/100.

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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

Asia's Dhole Populations At Risk Of Extinction - WorldAtlas
May 2026
www.worldatlas.com
Gorillas' £8m new home at zoo hailed a success - BBC
May 2026
www.bbc.co.uk
Research and Science News Portal - researchmatters.in
Apr 2026
researchmatters.in
How do you give a giant otter a health check? - BBC
Apr 2026
www.bbc.com
New Jersey Zoo boss reveals plan to win back public trust - BBC
Mar 2026
www.bbc.com
Jersey zoo's new gorilla enclosure to be opened by princess - BBC
Mar 2026
www.bbc.co.uk
Islanders invited to trek across the Cairngorms with Durrell - Bailiwick Express
Jan 2026
www.bailiwickexpress.com
Highly experienced wild animal vet joins Durrell as Head of Veterinary Services - channeleye.media
Jan 2026
channeleye.media
Jersey Zoo appoints Dr Nic Masters as head veterinarian - BBC
Jan 2026
www.bbc.co.uk
New curator of amphibians and invertebrates at Jersey Zoo - BBC
Jan 2026
www.bbc.com

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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 22, 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
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 Conservation Trust

What is Wildlife Conservation Trust?
Wildlife Conservation Trust is a animal welfare nonprofit organization based in Pretoria, South Africa. All projects are undertaken with the eventual goal of repopulating animals (both captive-bred and rehabilitated) to suitable natural preserves, with a long term view of benefiting broad-scale wildlife conservation objectives in South Africa, for the ultimate well being of planet earth and its inhabitants. To make a sustainable difference to vulnerable animal species, specifically those under threat of extinction. To be a partner to those whose work is fundamental to conservation, but who are restricted by a lack of money; as well as those who have the desire and capacity to offer tangible support. To educate people about the need to conserve wildlife and the environment.
When was Wildlife Conservation Trust founded?
Wildlife Conservation Trust was founded in 2002.
Where is Wildlife Conservation Trust located?
Headquartered in Pretoria, South Africa.
Is Wildlife Conservation Trust trustworthy?
Wildlife Conservation Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 37 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 Conservation Trust's website?
https://wildlifeconservationtrust.co.za/
Are donations to Wildlife Conservation Trust 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.