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Wildtier Schweiz

Zürich, ZH · Switzerland Reg CHE112318076 (Zefix) Animal Welfare
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Integrity score
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Zweck des Vereins ist die Weitergabe von wildtierbiologischer und ökologischer Information in jeweils geeigneter Form an Personen aus Praxis, Jagd, Forst, Naturschutz, Politik, Verwaltungsstellen, Schulen und Öffentlichkeit. Der Verein versteht sich als Bindeglied zwischen den Universitäten, anderen Forschungsinst­itutionen und den oben aufgeführten Ansprechpartnern. Durch seine Tätigkeit will der Verein das wildtierbiologische Wissen und das Verständnis für ökologische Zusammenhänge fördern. Dadurch trägt er zum Schutz der einheimischen Tierwelt und der natürlichen Lebensgrundlagen von Mensch und Tier bei. An freilebenden Tierarten - als Teilaspekt der Natur - will er exemplarisch aufzeigen und der Öffentlichkeit bewusst machen, dass die Beeinträchtigungen der Natur durch den Menschen alle Organismen, also auch Mensch und Tier, treffen. Dabei ist der Mensch sowohl als Handelnder und Naturveränderer wie …

Mission

Schweizerische Drehscheibe in den Bereichen Wildtierbiologie, Naturschutz und Ökologie

Focus & reach

Operating in
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Causes
Animal Welfare Disability Biodiversity Wildlife Education Research
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Zefix
Government register · CHE112318076
On record

Integrity assessment

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Registration 16/20
Government registration ID on record +8
Sourced from official registry +4
Cross-referenced (2+ sources) +4
Profile not yet claimed by organization 0
Financial Transparency 0/30
No financial documents found on website 0
No financial filing on record 0
No revenue figure disclosed 0
No spending figure disclosed 0
No detailed financial breakdown disclosed 0
Governance 6/20
No officers disclosed 0
No officer titles disclosed 0
Executive compensation not disclosed 0
Mission / description on file +3
Founding date on file +3
Contact Availability 10/10
Website +3
Email +3
Phone +2
Physical address +2
Data Recency 20/20
Updated within 6 months +20
Red flags 0
No red flags detected, so nothing is deducted 0
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GiveRadar Analysis

Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Wildtier Schweiz has a partial profile.

  • GiveRadar has not yet verified financial records for this organization, nor for any animal welfare charities in Switzerland - a gap in GiveRadar's dataset for the region, not a feature of this charity. Explore Switzerland data
  • It is one of the better-documented charities in Switzerland GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its registration and its contact details. View this cohort
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  • a website
  • a contact email

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ESA / Zefix status change None found
Open investigations None found
Governance scandals None found
Related-party deals None found
Excessive exec comp None found

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Where it ranks

#2 of 26,048 charities in Switzerland on integrity score

The highest integrity score in this cohort (52/100). Positions are competition ranks: ties share a position. Cohorts are the tightest local peer set with at least 30 comparable organizations; a metric is left out where the cohort is too small or nearly uniform.

Integrity score52/100
#2 of 26,048 tie
charities in Switzerland
Profile completeness47%
#1 of 387
animal welfare charities in Switzerland
Independent sources2 sources
#255 of 387 tie
animal welfare charities in Switzerland
Agefounded 1982
#169 of 290 tie
charities in Switzerland

Bars show the share of the cohort this charity outranks. Ranks describe how much is publicly disclosed, not how good the charity is.

How it stacks up against peers

Compared with 8 similar animal welfare charities in Switzerland.

Integrity Assessment Ahead of peers
This charity
52 Peer average
41

Cause areas in Switzerland

Charities working in each area, this charity's highlighted.

Social Services
9,232
Community Development
8,464
Arts & Culture
2,072
Education
1,892
Religion
1,209
Health
1,092
Environment
803
Animal Welfare
387
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Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Zefix (Swiss Commercial Register)
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News

What we know and don't know

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Government registration
Mission statement
Official website
Headquarters address
Direct contact
Founding date
Financial data
Named leadership
Executive pay
Programs & activities
Tax-deductibility

Data freshness

How current this profile is, and when we last checked it against the official source.

Last updated
August 30, 2026
Profile edits and newly added data
Registry checked
September 6, 2026
Reconciled with the official source
Profile completeness
45%
Data points we track that are filled in

Methodology

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions about Wildtier Schweiz

Wildtier Schweiz is a registered animal welfare nonprofit based in Zürich, ZH, Switzerland. It is registered with the Swiss Commercial Register (Zefix). It was founded in 1982 and has been operating for 44 years. Its registration number is CHE112318076. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 52/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate.

Zweck des Vereins ist die Weitergabe von wildtierbiologischer und ökologischer Information in jeweils geeigneter Form an Personen aus Praxis, Jagd, Forst, Naturschutz, Politik, Verwaltungsstellen, Schulen und Öffentlichkeit. Der Verein versteht sich als Bindeglied zwischen den Universitäten, anderen Forschungsinstitutionen und den oben aufgeführten Ansprechpartnern. Durch seine Tätigkeit will der Verein das wildtierbiologische Wissen und das Verständnis für ökologische Zusammenhänge fördern. Dadurch trägt er zum Schutz der einheimischen Tierwelt und der natürlichen Lebensgrundlagen von Mensch und Tier bei. An freilebenden Tierarten - als Teilaspekt der Natur - will er exemplarisch aufzeigen und der Öffentlichkeit bewusst machen, dass die Beeinträchtigungen der Natur durch den Menschen alle Organismen, also auch Mensch und Tier, treffen... Wildtier Schweiz is classified as an animal welfare organization registered in Switzerland. The organization was founded in 1982.

Wildtier Schweiz's official registration number is CHE112318076, as recorded in the national registry of Switzerland.

Wildtier Schweiz is located in Zürich, ZH, Switzerland. The organization was established in 1982 and has been active for 44 years.

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Quick facts about Wildtier Schweiz

What is Wildtier Schweiz?
Wildtier Schweiz is a animal welfare verein based in Zürich, Switzerland. Zweck des Vereins ist die Weitergabe von wildtierbiologischer und ökologischer Information in jeweils geeigneter Form an Personen aus Praxis, Jagd, Forst, Naturschutz, Politik, Verwaltungsstellen, Schulen und Öffentlichkeit. Der Verein versteht sich als Bindeglied zwischen den Universitäten, anderen Forschungsinstitutionen und den oben aufgeführten Ansprechpartnern. Durch seine Tätigkeit will der Verein das wildtierbiologische Wissen und das Verständnis für ökologische Zusammenhänge fördern. Dadurch trägt er zum Schutz der einheimischen Tierwelt und der natürlichen Lebensgrundlagen von Mensch und Tier bei. An freilebenden Tierarten - als Teilaspekt der Natur - will er exemplarisch aufzeigen und der Öffentlichkeit bewusst machen, dass die Beeinträchtigungen der Natur durch den Menschen alle Organismen, also auch Mensch und Tier, treffen. Dabei ist der Mensch sowohl als Handelnder und Naturveränderer wie auch als Mitbetroffener und Teil der Natur in das Beziehungsnetz Umwelt - Wildtier - Mensch eingeschlossen. Mittel: Mitgliederbeiträge, Spenden sowie Unkostenbeiträge für Abonnemente, Kurse und Honorare für weitere Dienstleistungen und Projekte.
When was Wildtier Schweiz founded?
Wildtier Schweiz was founded in 1982.
Where is Wildtier Schweiz located?
Headquartered in Zürich, ZH, Switzerland.
Is Wildtier Schweiz trustworthy?
Wildtier Schweiz has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 52 out of 100 (Partial transparency). 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 Wildtier Schweiz's registration number?
Registration: CHE112318076 (Switzerland).
What is Wildtier Schweiz's website?
http://www.wildtier.ch
Are donations to Wildtier Schweiz tax-deductible?
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Switzerland 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.