A pair of runners are aiming to run 26.2 miles to raise vital funds for the WildLife Foundation. Animal lovers Alison Thorburn and Emily Harbon’s intense training sessions are being fuelled by their support of the charity’s mission to conserve endangered species around the world. For their hard work and dedication, they will generate around… Continue reading Running Wild: Alison and Emily take on the 2025 London Marathon
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Returning Cheetahs to The Wild
Rewilding is the most effective way to help wildlife heal and return to its natural state. Recently, WildLife Foundation had the opportunity to welcome Dr Laurie Marker, Founder and Director of the Cheetah Conservation Fund (CCF) at Yorkshire Wildlife Park’s Cheetah Territory. Founded in Namibia in 1990, CCF has been dedicated to saving cheetahs in… Continue reading Returning Cheetahs to The Wild
Lakeside Village delivers a Christmas miracle to WildLife Foundation
Donations from December’s Santa’s Grotto at Lakeside Village Outlet Shopping have raised almost £3,000 for the WildLife Foundation. Located in the heart of Doncaster, Lakeside Village is a successful outlet centre that carries over 45 famous retail brands, such as M&S Outlet, Clarks, Gap Outlet and Sports Direct. Last December, they teamed up with WildLife… Continue reading Lakeside Village delivers a Christmas miracle to WildLife Foundation
International Zebra Day
Happy International Zebra Day! Today is dedicated to increasing awareness of the challenges that are facing these amazing striped animals. At WildLife Foundation, we support Grévy’s zebras, which is the largest and most threatened of the three species of zebra (the others being the plains zebra and the mountain zebra). Grevy’s zebras are classified as… Continue reading International Zebra Day
Happy First Birthday, Rocco! Celebrating a Year of Support from Harrison College
Did you know, today (16th January) marks the VERY first birthday of one of Yorkshire Wildlife Park’s most beloved icons? That’s right, Rocco the baby rhino is a baby no more! Born as part of the park’s breeding program, Rocco quickly became a poster child for endangered rhinos worldwide, with the Rocco’s Challenge appeal being… Continue reading Happy First Birthday, Rocco! Celebrating a Year of Support from Harrison College
International Cheetah Day
Today is International Cheetah Day, a day dedicated to raising awareness for the conservation needs of the world’s fastest cat species. Despite being deeply admired and worshipped for centuries, Cheetahs have now become the most endangered big cat in Africa and their population has declined by 90% in 100 years, leaving just 7,100 left in… Continue reading International Cheetah Day
International Jaguar Day
Today we’re celebrating International Jaguar Day (29th November), a global event established to raise awareness about the growing threats facing jaguars and the vital conservation efforts underway to protect them. First observed in 2018, this annual day highlights the jaguar’s role as the largest wild cat in the Americas and as a crucial umbrella species… Continue reading International Jaguar Day
Polar Bear Week
This week we’re celebrating Polar Bear Week (27th October – 2nd November), which was founded by our partners Polar Bear International. First held over 10 years ago, the annual event coincides with the time when polar bears have congregated on the shores of Hudson Bay near Churchill, Canada, to wait for the sea ice to… Continue reading Polar Bear Week
International Rhino Day
Today is National Rhino Day, a day dedicated to celebrating these beautiful creatures and raising awareness of the many organisations that work tirelessly to help Rhino conservation. At the WildLife Foundation, we have been involved for years in the conservation and preservation of Rhino species. The arrival of baby Rocco, who can be seen at… Continue reading International Rhino Day
Ukrainian Lions celebrate their first summer of freedom in Yorkshire
The Lions of Ukraine, which Wildlife Foundation supported in rescuing, are celebrating their first summer of freedom in Yorkshire far from the ravages of the Russian invasion. Aysa and her three cubs, Emi, Santa, and Teddi who were rescued earlier this year by Yorkshire Wildlife Park and Wildlife Foundation have settled into their new home… Continue reading Ukrainian Lions celebrate their first summer of freedom in Yorkshire