About

Wildlife ACT is a South African non-profit conservation organisation dedicated to the long-term survival of endangered and priority wildlife species through ethical, science-led, field-based conservation. Founded in 2008, Wildlife ACT was established to address a critical gap in conservation delivery by providing consistent, professional wildlife monitoring and conservation support to protected areas that lack the capacity to do this work themselves.

Working in close partnership with protected area authorities, conservation agencies, and local communities, Wildlife ACT focuses on species including African Wild Dog, Black and White Rhino, Vultures, Cheetah, Leopard, Lion, and Elephant.

The organisation’s core work centres on long-term wildlife monitoring, using tools such as radio telemetry, camera traps, spoor tracking, and behavioural observation to collect high-quality data that informs conservation management decisions, species recovery strategies, and emergency response efforts.

Beyond species monitoring, Wildlife ACT is actively involved in habitat protection, range expansion initiatives, and community conservation and human-wildlife coexistence programmes. These initiatives recognise that successful conservation depends not only on protecting wildlife, but also on supporting the people living alongside protected areas. By working collaboratively with communities, Wildlife ACT aims to reduce conflict, strengthen local conservation capacity, and promote sustainable coexistence.

Wildlife ACT also offers structured conservation training and participation programmes that contribute directly to on-the-ground conservation work. These opportunities are designed for individuals seeking meaningful, ethical involvement in conservation, including students, early-career conservationists, career-break professionals, and purpose-driven travellers. Participants support real conservation activities under the guidance of experienced field teams, assisting with wildlife monitoring, data collection, habitat management, and conservation operations. These programmes are carefully managed to ensure they strengthen conservation outcomes rather than prioritising tourism or animal interaction.

A strong ethical framework underpins all of Wildlife ACT’s work. Programmes are driven by conservation need rather than tourism demand, with strict standards governing wildlife interaction, research practices, volunteer involvement, and community engagement. Transparency, scientific integrity, and respect for both wildlife and people are central to the organisation’s approach.

Through long-term partnerships, professional field teams, and honest, impact-focused storytelling, Wildlife ACT aims to build resilient ecosystems, support thriving wildlife populations, and empower people to play a responsible role in conservation. The organisation is committed to delivering conservation that is credible, ethical, and effective, with measurable impact that supports biodiversity protection over the long term.