The Mauritian Wildlife Foundation

What The Mauritian Wildlife Foundation does

The Mauritian Wildlife Foundation (MWF) is the largest non-governmental organisation in Mauritius exclusively focused on the conservation and preservation of endangered plant and animal species. Founded in 1984 and headquartered in Vacoas, Mauritius, with an operations base in Rodrigues, MWF runs 38 conservation projects spanning mainland Mauritius, offshore islets, and Rodrigues. Its core work combines species recovery programs (Mauritius Kestrel, Echo Parakeet, Pink Pigeon, Mauritius Fody, Mauritius Olive White-eye), habitat restoration including Grande Montagne Nature Reserve (active since 1996, with 170,000+ seedlings planted since 1994 across 14.5 hectares) and Round Island, reptile and seabird translocations, and propagation of critically endangered endemic plants such as Ramosmania rodriguesii.

The organisation is built around three operational pillars: hands-on conservation projects, public-facing engagement programs, and a diversified funding base. Its technology base is scientific rather than digital — centred on conservation science, captive breeding, ecosystem reconstruction using giant tortoises, and endemic seedling production in nurseries. MWF maintains longitudinal ecological datasets through monitoring since the 1970s. Scientific leadership is provided by Carl Jones (Chief Scientist/Scientific Director) via the founding partnership with Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust, with the Peregrine Fund's Willard Heck also historically supporting kestrel breeding.

MWF generates revenue through individual donations (minimum Rs 500), Friends of MWF tiered annual memberships (Rs 500-5,000+), an Adopt an Animal symbolic sponsorship program at Rs 1,000/year across six species, ecotourism at Ile aux Aigrettes, Grande Montagne, Pétrin, Northern Islets Seabird Tours, and South East Islets Adventure (MUR 350-1,000 per adult), merchandise sales, and CSR-funded corporate partnerships with Standard Bank, TotalEnergies, MCB Group, AdNA, and over 100 institutional funders. Its customers are individuals (donors, members, ecotourists, school groups), corporate CSR partners, and government agencies (National Parks and Conservation Service, Forestry Department, Rodrigues Regional Assembly). The foundation is registered as a charity in Mauritius (Reg Charity No. 2143).

Name

The Mauritian Wildlife Foundation

Legal name

Mauritian Wildlife Foundation

Website

https://mauritian-wildlife.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

The Mauritian Wildlife Foundation is a Mauritius-based conservation NGO operating 38 projects to recover endangered species and restore native ecosystems across Mauritius, Rodrigues, and offshore islets, funded through donations, membership, ecotourism, and corporate CSR partnerships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Wildlife Conservation Services

NAICS

Environment, Conservation and Wildlife Organizations (813312), Nature Parks and Other Similar Institutions (712190), Zoos and Botanical Gardens (712130)

akta.pro primary industry

Wildlife Conservation & Species Protection (BPAGAGAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Biodiversity & Habitat Conservation (BPAGAGAA), Wildlife Sanctuaries, Conservation Parks & Reserves (Visitor Operations) (THAAAAAG), Guided Wildlife Safaris & Game Drives (Sanctuary/Reserve-Based) (THAAAFAF), Conservation & Human–Wildlife Conflict Mitigation (BPAGAIAI), Wildlife Rescue, Rehabilitation & Release (BPAGAIAC)

Keywords

• Wildlife conservation services
• Endangered species recovery
• Habitat restoration
• Conservation ecotourism
• Environmental education

Headquarters

HQ city

Mauritius

HQ country

Mauritius

HQ region

Africa

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Fundraising: The organization relies primarily on donations from individuals, corporations through CSR programs, and institutional funders. Donations can be made online or via bank transfer, with minimum donation amounts starting at Rs 500.
2. Ecotourism and Tours: Revenue from guided eco-tours at Ile aux Aigrettes, Grande Montagne Nature Reserve, Northern Islets Seabird Tours, and other conservation sites. Tour pricing varies for public vs Mauritian residents.
3. Friends of MWF Membership: Annual membership program with entrance fees (Rs 500 individual, Rs 1000 family) and annual subscriptions (Rs 500 per person). Platinum Friend tier requires minimum Rs 5,000 per year with no entrance fee.
4. Adopt an Animal Program: Symbolic animal adoption for Rs 1,000 per year, providing an adoption pack with welcome letter, certificate, and species poster. Valid for one year from processing date.
5. Shop and Merchandise: Online shop selling Mauritian Wildlife products including brochures, posters, and conservation-related merchandise.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

The Mauritian Wildlife Foundation runs hands-on conservation projects for endangered Mauritian plant and animal species and restores native ecosystems across Mauritius, its offshore islets, and Rodrigues. Public-facing programs include guided ecotours at Ile aux Aigrettes and Grande Montagne, an Adopt-an-Animal sponsorship scheme, tiered Friends of MWF membership, environmental education for schools, an online donation platform, and a merchandise shop.

Product overview

The Mauritian Wildlife Foundation (MWF) operates a conservation-focused nonprofit platform with multiple interconnected services. The core offering consists of hands-on conservation projects for endangered Mauritian species and habitat restoration across Mauritius, Rodrigues, and offshore islets. Supporting these conservation efforts are several public-facing programs: Ecotours providing guided visits to protected areas like Ile aux Aigrettes and Grande Montagne Nature Reserve; an Adopt an Animal symbolic sponsorship program for six endangered species; the Learning with Nature environmental education initiative; an Online Donation System facilitating contributions starting at Rs 500; a Friends of MWF membership club with tiered annual subscriptions; and an online Shop for merchandise. These offerings work together to fund MWF's mission of saving threatened Mauritian species through ecosystem restoration while raising public awareness.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Ecotours Program Guided nature tours to protected areas across Mauritius and Rodrigues, including Ile aux Aigrettes, Pétrin, Grande Montagne Nature Reserve, Northern Islets Seabird Tours, South East Islets Adventure, and Conservationist for a Day experiences. Targeted at tourists, nature enthusiasts, and educational groups seeking authentic encounters with endemic wildlife.
• Conservation Projects Hands-on conservation projects covering species recovery (Mauritius Kestrel, Pink Pigeon, Echo Parakeet, Mauritius Fody), habitat restoration (Round Island, Ile aux Aigrettes, Grande Montagne), reptile translocation, seabird translocation, and ecosystem reconstruction using Giant Tortoises. Targeted at endangered Mauritian species and native ecosystems across Mauritius, its offshore islets, and Rodrigues.
• Adopt an Animal Program Symbolic animal adoption program allowing supporters to sponsor six endangered species, including Pink Pigeon, Mauritius Fody, Olive White-eye, Aldabra Giant Tortoise, Ornate Day Gecko, and Echo Parakeet, at Rs 1,000 per year. Adoption pack includes welcome letter, certificate, and species poster.
• Friends of the Mauritian Wildlife Membership Membership club offering nature enthusiasts tiered annual subscriptions, including Individual Friend (Rs 500 entrance plus Rs 500 annual), Family Friend (Rs 1,000 entrance plus Rs 500 per person annual, children under 18 free), and Platinum Friend (Rs 5,000 minimum per year with no entrance fee).
• Online Donation System Online donation platform allowing supporters to make financial contributions to conservation projects with bank transfer options and a minimum donation of Rs 500. Donations can be directed to specific projects.
• Learning with Nature Education Program Environmental education program for schools and communities focused on conservation awareness, nature appreciation, and field-based learning experiences. Targeted at schools, students, and community groups in Mauritius and Rodrigues.
• MWF Shop Online shop selling Mauritian Wildlife products and merchandise, including brochures, posters, and conservation-related items to support MWF's mission.

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered flagship and core.

• MCB GroupflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerMCB Rupys program offers special discounts on Ecotours visits to Ile aux Aigrettes and Grande Montagne for MCB banking customers. Proud and privileged partner promoting conservation efforts.
• Durrell Wildlife Conservation TrustcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounded MWF and continues to provide scientific leadership through Carl Jones as Chief Scientist and Scientific Director. Gerald Durrell was instrumental in forming the organization.
• Peregrine FundcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvided funding and technical expertise for Mauritius Kestrel conservation in early days. Sent Willard Heck for a decade to assist with breeding programs and produced 46 captive-bred birds.
• National Parks and Conservation ServicecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment partner for conservation work, including revised methodology for bat counts and collaboration on wildlife conflict initiatives.
• Forestry Department (Rodrigues)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborates with MWF on restoration work at Grande Montagne Nature Reserve and management of the visitor centre.
• BirdLife InternationalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational conservation organization partner supporting bird conservation programs.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Chester Zoo (North of England Zoological Society): Strategic financial and technical partner of MWF on Grande Montagne. Runs field conservation programmes globally alongside a major zoo visitor operation, providing a comparable blended zoo-plus-conservation model.
• Wildlife Conservation Society: Large global conservation NGO combining field conservation with zoo-based public engagement; overlaps with MWF on species recovery and habitat protection but at materially larger scale and scope.

Direct peers

• Galápagos Conservancy: Supports conservation of endemic species and habitat restoration in the Galápagos Islands, with a near-identical mix of species recovery, reserve management, donor funding, and visitor engagement.
• Fauna & Flora International: Global conservation NGO running species recovery and habitat restoration programmes, including on islands, with a similar donor- and partner-funded operating model and comparable staff scale.
• Island Conservation: Specialises in invasive-species removal and ecosystem restoration on islands, overlapping directly with MWF's islet restoration work on Round Island, Ile aux Aigrettes, and the Northern Islets.
• Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust: Founded MWF and continues to provide scientific leadership through Carl Jones. Operates a similar species-recovery model at Jersey Zoo and across global island conservation projects, making it the closest comparable organisation.
• The Peregrine Fund: Strategic partner that helped fund MWF's Mauritius Kestrel recovery and sent staff for a decade. Specialises in raptor and endangered bird recovery, mirroring MWF's flagship species programme.
• BirdLife International: MWF's strategic partner for bird conservation; operates the same kind of threatened-bird recovery, habitat protection, and membership-driven conservation model globally.

Regional players

• African Wildlife Foundation: Pan-African conservation NGO operating across the same continent but focused on mainland landscapes; provides a regional peer for fundraising approaches and species-recovery programming at a larger scale.
• Nature Seychelles: Indian Ocean island conservation NGO with very similar mandate around endemic species, habitat restoration, and environmental education; operates a comparable reserve-and-educate model in a neighbouring island nation.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/mwfWildlife
• Facebookfacebook.com/MauritianWildlife
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-mauritian-wildlife-foundation
• Instagraminstagram.com/mauritianwildlife

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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