PfA Wildlife Rescue & Conservation Centre

What PfA Wildlife Rescue & Conservation Centre does

PfA Wildlife Rescue & Conservation Centre, legally registered as People for Animals (PfA) Wildlife Rescue & Conservation Centre Private Limited (CIN U85300KA2022PTC157378), is a non-profit wildlife hospital and rescue operation based in Bengaluru, India. Founded in 1996 and led by founder and managing director Alpana Bhartia, the Centre operates a 24/7, 365-day rescue service that has cumulatively rehabilitated 51,234 animals across 236+ species at an average rate of more than 100 rescues per month. It is recognized by the Central Zoo Authority and authorized by the Animal Welfare Board of India to handle Schedule-I protected species, working in coordination with the Karnataka Forest Department for the care and release of these animals.

The Centre runs a clinical wildlife hospital equipped with X-ray, nebulizer, incubator, and oxygen chamber capabilities, and has developed a specialized imping procedure for feather restoration in injured birds. Beyond clinical work, it operates structured animal adoption programs (InCare and Lifetime adoption), educational outreach (webinars, school programs, internships, and workshops), and is registered under Schedule VII of the Companies Act 2013 with CSR-1 registration, enabling it to receive corporate CSR contributions. It holds GuideStar Platinum, Benevity, and Credibility Alliance validations, supporting both domestic and international donor access.

Its business model is donation-driven, with revenue sourced from individual donations, structured adoption fees, in-kind item donations, and corporate CSR partnerships (Amazon India is a named CSR partner). The organization holds 80G tax-exemption status and operates with a small core team supplemented by volunteers and interns. The combination of multi-decade operational track record, formal regulatory accreditations, and diversified funding channels underpins the Centre's positioning within India's wildlife rescue ecosystem.

Name

PfA Wildlife Rescue & Conservation Centre

Legal name

People for Animals Bangalore

Website

https://pfawildlifehospital.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

PfA Wildlife Rescue & Conservation Centre is a Bengaluru-based non-profit wildlife hospital operating 24/7 since 1996, having rescued 51,234+ animals across 236+ species. It serves injured and displaced wildlife through clinical care, rehabilitation, adoption programs, and corporate CSR partnerships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation Services

NAICS

Veterinary Services (541940), Environment, Conservation and Wildlife Organizations (813312)

akta.pro primary industry

Wildlife Rescue, Rehabilitation & Release (BPAGAIAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Rescue, Transport & Emergency Animal Response (BPAGAIAB), Veterinary Charity Clinics & Medical Aid (BPAGAIAD), Education & Community Outreach (Responsible Pet Ownership) (BPAGAIAK)

Keywords

• Wildlife rescue services
• Veterinary rehabilitation
• Animal adoption sponsorship
• Wildlife conservation education
• Corporate volunteering CSR

Headquarters

HQ city

Bengaluru

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Donations: Individual donations from the public to support wildlife rescue operations and veterinary care. Donors can contribute via the website or UPI. Donations are eligible for 80G tax exemption under old tax regime.
2. Animal Adoption: Sponsorship programs where donors can support specific animals in care. Includes InCare Adoption for animals awaiting release (costs from ₹200-800) and Lifetime Adoption for animals requiring permanent care (₹800/week).
3. Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR): Corporate volunteering programs and funding where companies engage employees in wildlife conservation activities and make CSR contributions under Schedule VII of the Companies Act 2013.
4. Item Donations: Acceptance of physical items from Amazon wish list and direct equipment donations for medical supplies, enclosures, and facility improvements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels11 records

Core offering

PfA Wildlife Rescue & Conservation Centre runs a non-profit wildlife hospital and rehabilitation centre in Bengaluru, delivering 24/7 rescue response, specialised veterinary treatment (ICU, surgery, radiography, laser physiotherapy, quarantine, and the unique 'imping' feather restoration technique), behavioral rehabilitation, and fitness-based release of injured, orphaned, or displaced urban wildlife. Operations are sustained by individual donations, CSR funding, and animal adoption/sponsorship programs.

Product overview

PfA Wildlife Rescue & Conservation Centre is a non-profit wildlife hospital and rehabilitation center offering a comprehensive suite of services for urban wildlife conservation. The organization operates as a unified service platform centered on four core functions: Rescue (24/7 response team), Clinical Care/Treatment (veterinary hospital with ICU, surgery, radiography, and specialized procedures like imping), Rehabilitation (behavioral monitoring and habitat simulation), and Release (fitness assessment for wild reintegration). Supporting these core services are multiple programs including animal adoption/donation systems (InCare Adoption, Lifetime Adoption, passive adoption), volunteer and internship programs (General, Communication, Animal Behaviour, Veterinary, Rescue & Rehabilitation, Outreach, Corporate, and Young Volunteering), educational outreach (School Outreach, CSR Visits, Webinars/Events), and a wildlife blog. The organization also facilitates equipment donations through its Funding Needs program. All services are connected through online donation portals and registration forms for volunteers and interns.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Wildlife Rescue Services 24/7 on-call wildlife rescue team dispatched across Bengaluru via phone/email hotline, equipped with specialised rescue tools, and operating in coordination with the Karnataka Forest Department for protected species. Free of charge to citizens reporting injured or distressed urban wildlife.
• Clinical Care / Veterinary Treatment Specialised veterinary treatment at the in-house wildlife hospital covering ICU care, surgery, X-ray radiography, laser physiotherapy, quarantine, and the proprietary 'imping' feather restoration technique. Provided free of charge to rescued urban wildlife.
• Wildlife Rehabilitation Behavioral rehabilitation programs that monitor feeding, socialisation, and habitat-readiness to reintegrate injured, orphaned, and displaced wild animals back into natural habitats.
• Release Program Pre-release fitness assessments evaluating self-feeding ability, flight/perching ability, zero human familiarity, and species-appropriate socialising behaviour before authorised reintroduction to natural habitats.
• InCare Animal Adoption Sponsorship Sponsorship program where donors fund individual animals awaiting release, covering medical treatment, dietary needs, rehabilitation, and habitat enhancement. Pricing varies by species from ₹200 (Little Swift) to ₹800 (Bonnet Macaque - Adult).
• Lifetime Animal Adoption Sponsorship Recurring per-week sponsorship (₹800/week) for animals unable to survive without daily human aid due to permanent conditions such as blindness or disability. Covers lifetime food, shelter, and veterinary care.
• Corporate Volunteering Program Corporate volunteering program enabling company employees to participate in wildlife conservation activities on-site at the hospital; serves as a Schedule VII CSR engagement for the sponsoring organisation.
• School Outreach Educational Program Educational workshops and wildlife awareness sessions delivered at schools to teach students about urban wildlife, conservation, and human-wildlife coexistence.
• Wildlife Internship Program Multi-track internship program (General, Communication, Animal Behaviour, Veterinary, Rescue & Rehabilitation, Outreach) where participants gain hands-on exposure to wildlife hospital operations, veterinary care, communications, and outreach.
• General Volunteering Program Volunteer program allowing individuals to assist with veterinary treatment support, animal feeding, rescue operations, enclosure maintenance, and wildlife awareness programs; certificate issued after 72 hours of service.
• Educational Events and Webinars Specialised educational events and webinars on urban wildlife topics — for example, World Turtle Day, Avian Emergency & Critical Care workshops, and Snake Identification sessions — delivered by PfA veterinarians and experts.
• Equipment Funding Needs Program Targeted equipment funding program listing specific veterinary and animal care capital needs (e.g., animal kennels, veterinary gastroscope, monkey cages, vet incubators) for donor contributions toward hospital infrastructure.

Quantifiable outcome

• 51,234 total wildlife rescues across 236 species
• +2 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Karnataka Forest DepartmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPfA Wildlife Hospital collaborates with the Karnataka Forest Department specifically for the rescue and release of Schedule-I animals. This partnership enables coordinated efforts for special cases and facilitates timely releases of protected species into their natural habitats.
• Local Law Enforcement AgenciesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPfA works closely with local law enforcement agencies to receive animals confiscated from citizens with illegal possession, poachers, smugglers, circuses, and private collectors.
• Amazon IndiaminorOthersAmazon India wish list partnership allowing donors to contribute physical items needed for animal care including food, medical supplies, and facility enrichment materials.
• BenevityminorOthersBenevity validates PfA Wildlife Hospital as a recognized charitable organization, enabling corporate employees to make donations through workplace giving programs.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Wildlife SOS: India-based nonprofit running wildlife rescue and rehabilitation facilities (notably for sloth bears, leopards, elephants) with veterinary hospitals, similar rescue-to-release mission, and donation-based funding model.
• ResQ Charitable Trust: Pune-based wildlife and small-animal rescue, treatment, and rehabilitation NGO running a veterinary hospital; directly comparable operational model (rescue → clinical → rehab → release) and donor base.
• Compassion Unlimited Plus Action (CUPA): Bengaluru-based animal welfare NGO operating shelters and veterinary services for urban animals; closest geographic and operational peer given shared city and 24/7 rescue ethos.
• Madras Crocodile Bank Trust / Centre for Herpetology: Chennai-based conservation trust running a reptile-focused zoo, captive breeding, and reptile rehabilitation; comparable Indian wildlife hospital/conservation hybrid with strong species expertise.

Broad incumbents

• WWF India: Large conservation NGO with wildlife rescue, education, and species protection programs in India; comparable donation, CSR, and volunteer engagement model.
• People for Animals (national network): National umbrella organization founded by Maneka Gandhi under which PfA Bangalore operates; comparable mission and brand association, with broader geographic and species scope.
• Wildlife Trust of India: Large national conservation NGO working on species recovery, habitat protection, and wildlife rescue; broader mandate than PfA but overlapping rescue and rehabilitation work and donor base.
• Wildlife Conservation Society - India: Global conservation organization with India programs focused on threatened species and habitat protection; overlapping conservation mission and corporate/nonprofit fundraising approach.
• Vantara (Reliance Foundation): Recently launched, well-funded wildlife rescue, treatment, and rehabilitation centre in Gujarat with veterinary hospital, ICU, and large land area; a more capitalised but mission-comparable wildlife hospital.

Emerging players

• Four Paws India: International animal welfare organization with India operations focused on stray animal and wildlife welfare; overlapping veterinary care and donation-driven model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/pfablr
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@pfawildliferescueconservat3764
• Facebookfacebook.com/PfAWildlifeRescueandConservationCentre
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/pfa-wildlife-rescue-conservation-centre
• Instagraminstagram.com/pfawildlifehospital?igsh=N3ZxbWM0azRyMjdy

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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