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WildAid is an environmental organization based in San Francisco, California, United States. WildAid focuses on reducing the demand for wildlife products. WildAid works with Asian and Western celebrities and business leaders to dissuade people from purchasing wildlife products via public service announcements and educational initiatives, reaching hundreds of millions of people per year. WildAid operates a field program in the Galapagos Islands, protecting the Galápagos Marine Reserve, apprehending poachers and smugglers and creating economic alternatives to local communities. WildAid works with media, governments, celebrities and local partners and communities worldwide to make wildlife conservation a global priority. WildAid has partnered with organizations such as the African Wildlife Foundation, the David and Lucile Packard Foundation, and SharkSavers. Charity Navigator has given WildAid a perfect score of 100.00 since December 1, 2016. Source
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| Country | United States of America |
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Search ArticlesSame Building, New Suite: Where to Find WildAid
WildAid maintains a small headquarters in San Francisco, at 220 Montgomery Street in the Financial District, where it’s been for years. Last year we moved within the same building but downsized to a different space. Our new suite number is 437. Some of our supporters weren’t aware that we had moved.
Protecting Forest Elephants: Gabon’s Rainforest Gardeners and Climate Allies
Forest elephants are smaller and more elusive than their savanna-dwelling cousins. Forest elephants spend their days munching on fruit and leaving a little bit of gardening behind wherever they go. As these gentle giants forage over long distances, they trample and clear away dense vegetation, creating pathways through the forest. Along the way, they spread seeds in their nutrient-rich dung, giving new trees the chance to grow.
What Is Cação? The Shark Meat Many Brazilians Don’t Know They’re Eating
Fresh shark fillet sold under the label cação at a fish market in Brazil. Large fish steaks line a display case in the bustling Mercado São Pedro in Rio de Janeiro. The firm, boneless fish commonly sold as cação is affordable and frequently cooked in flavorful stews. But cação often has a hidden identity. While one-third of Brazil’s 180 million urban residents consume it on a regular basis, only 40% are aware they’re eating shark meat. This information gap extends beyond the fish market.
New Comprehensive Report Uncovers Threats to Conservation and Pet Health in Thailand’s Growing Shark-Based Pet Treat Market
Whole dried sharks used in pet treats — half of those tested in the study were found to contain unsafe arsenic levels. © Sirachai Arunrugstichai / WildAid / Ocean Blue Tree Many pet owners purchase shark-based treats believing they are a healthy choice for their dogs and cats. However, a new comprehensive report from WildAid and Ocean Blue Tree reveals that these products may pose risks not only to vulnerable shark populations, but also to pets themselves.
Zhang Linghe Explores Energy Transition Across China in New Documentary Series
A promotional poster for “The Answer Is Earth” starring Zhang Linghe. With China poised to play a defining role in the world’s climate future, WildAid and its partners are directly shaping the public discussion on energy transition in China. In April 2026, under the technical guidance of the Foreign Environmental Cooperation Center of the Ministry of Ecology and Environment, WildAid launched The Answer Is Earth, a three-part documentary series in co-production with Warner Bros. Discovery.
A Ghost Net Clean-up Effort is Helping Coral Reefs Recover in China
A diver removes debris from the top of a table coral in Wanning, China. One year ago, this coral structure was tightly wrapped in ghost nets and beginning to bleach. Today, it’s recovering and a variety of fish species have returned. Ghost nets put entire ecosystems at risk. This lost or discarded fishing gear can drift for years, ensnaring marine animals, damaging coral reefs, and degrading slowly into harmful microplastics.
Gabon Celebrates Inaugural Environmental Journalism Awards
The winners of the 2026 Gabon Environmental Media Awards. WildAid hosted the official award ceremony for the inaugural 2026 Gabon Environmental Media Awards in Libreville on May 28, recognizing outstanding journalists and content creators whose reporting has helped raise public awareness of environmental challenges and inspire action to protect Gabon’s natural heritage.
The Incredible Migration of Hammerhead Sharks Across the Eastern Tropical Pacific
Schooling hammerheads in Cocos Island, Costa Rica. As apex predators, hammerhead sharks are extremely important to maintaining the balance of ocean ecosystems. Yet despite surviving for 20 million years, they are being threatened by overfishing and illegal fishing. Today, six out of 10 hammerhead species are listed as critically endangered on the IUCN Red List. WildAid is working to safeguard the Eastern Tropical Pacific, where hammerheads migrate every year to reproduce.
Traditional Medicine Leaders Call for an End to Rhino Horn Use
Rhino horn has long been sought after for use in traditional medicine. While it appeared in some ancient medical texts for very limited purposes, its purported benefits have since been exaggerated, turning it into a so-called “miracle drug.” These misconceptions have fueled demand, driving poaching and illegal trade and pushing rhino species to the brink of extinction. Since the beginning of the 20th century, the global wild rhino population has plummeted to fewer than 28,000 individuals.
Small Actions, Big Impact: 8 Ways to Help the Planet for Earth Month
The biggest opportunity for change on Earth is us. Today’s greatest environmental threats — the climate crisis, habitat loss, and shrinking biodiversity — are largely driven by human behavior. But just as our actions can be the greatest threat to the planet, they can also be the most powerful solution. Individual choices, multiplied, can drive lasting change. From what we buy and eat to how we travel and talk about the climate, our everyday choices shape the systems around us.