Oasi WWF Policoro Herakleia

Name

Oasi WWF Policoro Herakleia

Legal name

Soc. Polieion s.a.s.

Website

https://oasiwwfpolicoro.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Wildlife Conservation and Environmental Education Services

NAICS

Nature Parks and Other Similar Institutions (71219), Zoos and Botanical Gardens (71213)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731)

akta.pro primary industry

Wildlife Rescue, Rehabilitation & Release (BPAGAIAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Wildlife Conservation & Species Protection (BPAGAGAB), Wildlife Rehabilitation & Release Centers (Public Viewing/Education) (THAAAFAC), Wildlife Sanctuaries, Conservation Parks & Reserves (Visitor Operations) (THAAAAAG)

Keywords

• Wildlife rescue services
• Environmental education programs
• Nature reserve management
• Sea turtle conservation
• Eco-tourism excursions

Headquarters

HQ city

Vaglio Basilicata

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Others, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Guided Tour Fees: Visitors pay contributions for guided tours of the Wildlife Rescue Center and sea turtle facility
2. Excursion Fees: Visitors pay contributions for guided excursions in the Bosco Pantano Nature Reserve
3. School Programs: Schools pay for educational outings and multi-day school camps with activities including excursions, sailing, dolphin/birdwatching, and workshops
4. Donations: Donations received for wildlife rescue center operations and equipment needs
5. WWF Travel Summer Camps: Children ages 7-14 participate in weekly summer camps during summer season
6. Volunteer Camp Fees: Volunteers pay to participate in conservation and research projects

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Oasi WWF Policoro Herakleia operates a 21-hectare nature reserve within the Bosco Pantano Regional Reserve delivering wildlife rescue and rehabilitation (CRAS), sea turtle (Caretta caretta) conservation as WWF Italy's Marine Turtle Project focal point, and an accredited Environmental Education Center (C.E.A.) providing school programs, didactic laboratories, and teacher training. It monetizes through guided tours, excursions, school/summer camps, volunteer camps, sustainable tourism rentals, and donations.

Product overview

Oasi WWF Policoro Herakleia is a nature reserve management organization offering a coordinated portfolio of environmental conservation and education services. The core offerings include the CRAS (Wild Animal Rescue Center) providing veterinary care for injured wildlife and serving as the focal point for WWF Italy's Marine Turtle Project, and the CEA (Environmental Education Center) delivering school programs, didactic laboratories, and teacher training. Supporting services include guided tours of the rescue center, trekking excursions through the Bosco Pantano nature reserve, multi-day educational school camps, summer camps for children (ages 7-14), citizen science research programs, sustainable tourism activities including mountain bike rentals, and donation support services. The organization operates within a 21-hectare protected area in Policoro, Italy.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• CRAS – Centro Recupero Animali Selvatici (Wild Animal Rescue Center) Veterinary facility providing stabling and care for injured or distressed wild animals, serving as the only reference point along the Ionian coast between Taranto and Corigliano Calabro and operating as a focal point for WWF Italy's Marine Turtle Project. From February 2024, general wildlife rehabilitation was suspended while specific projects for Caretta caretta, Emys orbicularis, and Falco naumanni continue.
• C.E.A – Centro di Educazione Ambientale (Environmental Education Center) Environmental education center within the Bosco Pantano Regional Reserve providing educational programs for schools, didactic laboratories, and teacher training; accredited to the REDUS network of Environmental Education Centers in Basilicata.
• Guided Tours of Wild Animals and Sea Turtles Rescue Center

Quantifiable outcome

• Sea turtle rescue and rehabilitation - maintains 24/7 availability for marine animal emergencies
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature1 record

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• WWF ItaliacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent organization providing brand, educational methodology, research programs, and coordination. WWF Italia is accredited by the Ministry of Education as a training provider for teachers and recognized by UNESCO as a reference body for Sustainable Development Education.
• University of BaricoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic research partnership for wildlife conservation studies and species monitoring. University collaborates with the center for research and student training.
• University of CalabriacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic research partnership for wildlife conservation and marine biology studies. University collaborates with the center on research projects.
• Acquario di Napoli Anton DhorncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch institute partnership for marine turtle conservation and rehabilitation collaboration.
• INFS Istituto Nazionale Fauna Selvatica BolognacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational wildlife institute partnership for wildlife conservation and species protection research.
• REDUS - Rete dei CEA di BasilicataminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional network of Environmental Education Centers in Basilicata for sharing best practices and coordinating educational programs.
• Legambiente MontalbanominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnvironmental association partnership for conservation projects 'L'Ultima Foresta Incantata' and 'Fattoria degli Enotri'. Maurizio Rosito serves as president.
• Esperienze con il SudminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for 'L'ultima foresta incantata' and 'La fattoria degli Enotri' conservation projects promoting southern Italy's natural heritage.
• Corpo Forestale dello StatocoreOthersState forestry police who bring injured wild animals to the center and collaborate on wildlife protection enforcement along the Ionian coast.
• Carabinieri and Guardie VenatoriecoreOthersCarabinieri military police and hunting wardens who report and deliver injured wildlife to the rescue center for treatment.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• WWF Italia: The parent organization and Italian branch of WWF, the global conservation network. Operates a portfolio of Oasi across Italy with similar environmental education and conservation missions, providing both referral traffic and operational guidance to Oasi WWF Policoro.
• ENPA (Ente Nazionale Protezione Animali): Italy's largest animal welfare organization, with a national network of shelters and wildlife rescue operations. Comparable in nonprofit animal rescue mission but operates at much larger scale and broader scope (companion and wild animals).
• Bioparco di Roma: Rome's zoo and conservation center, combining animal exhibition, conservation education, and species protection programs. Comparable in combining wildlife conservation with educational and visitor experiences, though at urban-institutional scale.

Direct peers

• Riserva Naturale Cratere degli Astroni: Nature reserve in Campania managed by a WWF-affiliated organization, combining wildlife conservation, environmental education, and visitor services. Comparable in operational model combining protected area management with education and visitor engagement.
• Oasi WWF Orbetello: Another WWF Italia oasi located on a coastal lagoon in Tuscany, focused on wildlife conservation and environmental education. Directly comparable in operational profile (WWF oasi, visitor services, conservation programs).
• Oasi LIPU di Massaciuccoli: A wetland oasi operated by LIPU in Tuscany, offering wildlife rescue, environmental education, and visitor services. Closely comparable in the combination of wetland conservation, visitor-facing operations, and education programming.
• LIPU (Lega Italiana Protezione Uccelli): Italy's leading bird and wildlife protection nonprofit, operating a network of Oasi and nature centers across Italy. Directly comparable in mission (wildlife rescue, environmental education, conservation) and operational model (oasi-based, donation + visitor-funded).

Emerging players

• Centro Recupero Cetacei Liguria: Ligurian-based marine wildlife rescue center focused on cetaceans and sea turtles. Comparable in marine wildlife rescue mission and Italian coastal geography, though focused on cetaceans rather than mixed terrestrial and marine wildlife.

Others

• Stazione Zoologica Anton Dohrn: Marine research institute in Naples that is a direct research partner of Oasi WWF Policoro (sea turtle conservation). Comparable in marine biology research focus and turtle rehabilitation expertise, though larger and more research-focused.

Regional players

• Parco Nazionale del Pollino: Largest national park in Italy, located in Basilicata and Calabria (same region as Oasi WWF Policoro). Comparable in nature-based education and ecotourism, though government-administered and operating at much larger scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCAmV_RdKX8l_IRhkZAn0NEA
• Facebookfacebook.com/380432935903574
• Instagraminstagram.com/oasi_wwf_policoro

Compliance3 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

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