Wildlife Friends Foundation Thailand

What Wildlife Friends Foundation Thailand does

Wildlife Friends Foundation Thailand (WFFT) is a non-profit wildlife rescue and rehabilitation organisation founded in 2001 and registered as a Thailand Foundation (T271/2545), headquartered on a 220-acre sanctuary in Phetchaburi Province under Founder and Director Edwin Wiek. The foundation operates five core programs from this single site: a Wildlife Rescue Centre, an Elephant Refuge, Thailand's only NGO-run Tiger Rescue Centre (currently caring for more than 20 tigers), Thailand's first dedicated Wildlife Hospital, and CNVR (Catch, Neuter, Vaccinate, Return) clinics delivered through its subsidiary project People & Animals Thailand (PAT). As of the 2025-2026 anniversary period it cares for nearly 900 rescued animals from over 60 species, including wildlife trafficked, exploited in tourism, or injured, with successful releases back to the wild documented for macaques, owls, and slow lorises.

The organisation runs a hybrid revenue model combining charitable giving and fee-based services. Income comes from one-off and recurring donations (via PayPal, credit card, bank transfer, and cryptocurrency), monthly animal sponsorships (e.g., 10 Euros per elephant feeding day), dog and cat adoptions through PAT, international volunteer placements (10-30 volunteers on-site weekly), day visits and eco-lodge accommodation, and the on-site Stripes Restaurant at the Tiger Rescue Centre. Distribution is direct-to-consumer via the wfft.org website, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and an email newsletter through MailChimp, supported by PR campaigns, advocacy petitions, and a Google AdWords presence. Technology is operational rather than productised: clinical veterinary equipment (X-ray, ultrasound, endoscope, laparoscope, laser therapy, in-house lab), ZIMS (Species360) for animal records, and standard payment and analytics tools; there are no AI/ML systems referenced in the source material.

WFFT's stakeholder ecosystem spans international grantmakers (Humane World for Animals Australia, Olsen Animal Trust, Marchig Animal Welfare Trust, Qato Fonden, Abri voor Dieren, Dogs Trust, Moonbears NL, Asia Wild, Animal Survival International, Resilience Fund, Eranda Rothschild Foundation, Edward & Sons, WWAR), academic partners (Chulalongkorn University for specialist tiger dental care), Thai government collaborators (Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation), and peer NGOs (WARN Asia, For Tigers, Coconut Monkey Coalition). The organisation is staffed by roughly 10 paid employees supplemented by an ongoing international volunteer pipeline, with no parent company, equity investors, or institutional ownership structures identified.

Name

Wildlife Friends Foundation Thailand

Legal name

Wildlife Friends Foundation Thailand

Website

https://wfft.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Wildlife Friends Foundation Thailand is a 220-acre non-profit sanctuary in Phetchaburi founded in 2001 that rescues, rehabilitates, and houses nearly 900 animals from over 60 species, funded by donations, sponsorships, volunteer fees, and eco-tourism.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Wildlife Rescue and Conservation Services

NAICS

Environment, Conservation and Wildlife Organizations (813312), Veterinary Services (541940), Nature Parks and Other Similar Institutions (71219)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Wildlife Rescue, Rehabilitation & Release (BPAGAIAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Sanctuaries & Long-Term Care (Farm, Equine, Exotic) (BPAGAIAH), Veterinary Charity Clinics & Medical Aid (BPAGAIAD), Wildlife Conservation & Species Protection (BPAGAGAB), Wildlife Rehabilitation & Release Centers (Public Viewing/Education) (THAAAFAC)

Keywords

• Wildlife rescue services
• Animal rehabilitation care
• Wildlife sanctuary operations
• Veterinary hospital services
• Conservation education programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Phetchaburi Province

HQ country

Thailand

HQ region

Asia

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Donations: Primary revenue source through one-off and monthly donations via PayPal, credit card, bank transfer, and cryptocurrency. Thailand Registered Foundation T271/2545.
2. Visitor Experiences: Revenue from day visits to the sanctuary and eco-lodge accommodations. Stripes Restaurant at Tiger Rescue Centre open Tuesday-Sunday 10am-6pm.
3. Sponsorships: Monthly sponsorship programs for rescued animals including elephants (10 Euros per day), and adoption programs for dogs and cats.
4. Volunteer Program Fees: Revenue from international volunteer placements at the wildlife rescue centre with accommodation and meals provided.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels8 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Wildlife Friends Foundation Thailand operates a 220-acre wildlife sanctuary providing rescue, rehabilitation, and lifelong care for nearly 900 rescued animals from over 60 species. Core services include the Wildlife Rescue Centre, Elephant Refuge, Tiger Rescue Centre, Thailand's first dedicated Wildlife Hospital, and two CNVR (Catch, Neuter, Vaccinate, Return) clinics for stray dogs and cats, complemented by education programs, ethical tourism experiences, and advocacy campaigns against wildlife exploitation.

Product overview

Wildlife Friends Foundation Thailand (WFFT) operates as a wildlife rescue, rehabilitation, and conservation organization founded in 2001. The organization offers a portfolio of sanctuary services centered around its 220-acre facility housing nearly 900 rescued animals. Core offerings include the Wildlife Rescue Centre, Elephant Refuge, Tiger Rescue Centre (Thailand's only NGO-run tiger rescue), Wildlife Hospital, and Dog and Cat Spay Clinic through its People & Animals Thailand (PAT) program. The portfolio also includes education initiatives, ethical tourism experiences including day visits and eco-lodge accommodations, the Stripes Restaurant at the Tiger Rescue Centre, and the Coconut Monkey Project to address exploitation in the coconut industry. WFFT functions as a non-profit NGO without a traditional software product; its 'services' are animal welfare and conservation programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• People & Animals Thailand (PAT): CNVR (Catch, Neuter, Vaccinate, Return) clinic project for stray dogs and cats in Thailand.

Products and services

• Wildlife Rescue Centre Rehabilitation and refuge facility for wildlife in need, providing care for nearly 900 rescued animals from over 60 species across the 220-acre sanctuary. Open to general public through day visits and to international volunteers.
• Elephant Refuge Sanctuary for rescued elephants previously exploited in tourism, logging, and trekking industries, providing lifetime care in a cruelty-free environment. Visitors can sponsor and interact with resident elephants.
• Tiger Rescue Centre Dedicated rescue and rehabilitation centre for abused captive tigers rescued from tourism and tiger farms, currently caring for more than 20 tigers. Thailand's only NGO-run tiger rescue program.
• Wildlife Hospital Thailand's first dedicated wildlife hospital providing advanced veterinary care including X-ray, ultrasound, surgery rooms, in-house laboratory, endoscopy, and laparoscopy.
• Dog and Cat Spay Clinic (CNVR) CNVR (Catch, Neuter, Vaccinate, Return) clinics providing sterilization and vaccination services for stray dogs and cats, operating in Cha-am and Tha Yang, Thailand.
• Coconut Monkey Project Long-term program launched in late 2024 to end abuse of pig-tailed macaques in Thailand's coconut industry, including rescue, rehabilitation, sanctuary construction, and field work.
• Stripes Restaurant Dining venue at the Tiger Rescue Centre offering a gastronomic experience with scenic terrace views of rescued tigers, open Tuesday-Sunday 10am-6pm. Revenue supports tiger care.
• Day Visits and Eco-Lodge Ethical wildlife tourism experiences including full-day visits to the sanctuary and overnight eco-lodge accommodations (via ilovephants.org) at the Phetchaburi facility.

Quantifiable outcome

• Nearly 900 rescued animals from over 60 species cared for at the sanctuary
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles10 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• People & Animals Thailand (PAT)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2026WFFT's related project operating CNVR clinics for stray animals, with two clinics now operational in Cha-am and Tha Yang
• Happy DoggominorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 May 2026Sponsors dog spays and neuters, as well as rabies vaccinations at the new CNVR clinic in Tha Yang
• WARN AsiacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2025WFFT co-hosted the 2025 WARN Asia Conference in Hua Hin, uniting wildlife rescue experts to share solutions for rescue, protection, and conservation across Asia
• For TigerscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2025Co-hosted the 3-day Tiger Welfare Workshop alongside WARN Asia and Thailand's DNP, bringing together DNP rescue centre staff to improve captive tiger welfare
• Thailand's Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation (DNP)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2025Co-hosted Tiger Welfare Workshop with WFFT and For Tigers, training DNP rescue centre staff on tiger husbandry, safety, nutrition, and enrichment
• Chulalongkorn UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2025Expert veterinary team from Chulalongkorn University provides specialized dental treatment for rescued tigers like Rambo
• Coconut Monkey CoalitioncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2024Funding and supporting the Coconut Monkey Project to end abuse of monkeys in the coconut industry, including sanctuary construction and rescue operations

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Mandala Animal Rescue: Thailand-based nonprofit operating animal rescue, sanctuary, and sterilization programs for dogs and cats. Comparable to WFFT's People & Animals Thailand subsidiary on stray animal welfare and CNVR operations.
• Free the Bears: International NGO operating bear sanctuaries in Cambodia, Laos, and Vietnam with rescue, rehabilitation, and education programs. Comparable to WFFT on sun bear and bear rescue operations and sanctuary funding model.
• Elephant Nature Park: Thai elephant sanctuary founded by Lek Chailert that rescues elephants from tourism and logging industries and operates an ethical visitor/volunteer model. Highly comparable to WFFT's Elephant Refuge program on mission, funding model, and visitor experience.
• Soi Dog Foundation: Thailand- and Southeast Asia-based nonprofit operating animal welfare programs including CNVR clinics, a sanctuary, and a veterinary hospital. Most directly comparable to WFFT on the dog/cat welfare and CNVR side, with similar donor-driven nonprofit model and Thai operational base.

Broad incumbents

• Animals Asia: Animal welfare organization operating bear rescue sanctuaries across China and Vietnam with a focus on ending bear bile farming. Comparable to WFFT on bear rescue operations and nonprofit sanctuary infrastructure in Asia.
• Wildlife Conservation Society: Large international conservation organization managing wildlife programs across Asia including Tigers Forever. Broader and more science-focused than WFFT, but comparable on the tiger conservation and rescue dimensions.
• Four Paws: Global animal welfare organization operating sanctuaries, bear and big-cat rescue programs, and disaster response across many countries. Comparable to WFFT's bear and tiger rescue operations, with broader international scope and resources.
• Born Free Foundation: International wildlife charity focused on keeping wild animals in the wild, with sanctuary and conservation programs. Comparable to WFFT on captive big-cat welfare and the broader ethical-donor fundraising model.
• Humane World for Animals (formerly Humane Society International): Major international animal welfare organization funding partner of WFFT's Coconut Monkey Project with global advocacy and rescue programs. Comparable on the international grantmaker and broad animal welfare advocacy dimensions.

Emerging players

• Trafficking in Persons Report / TRAFFIC: Wildlife trade monitoring NGO that works to reduce illegal wildlife trade in Southeast Asia. Comparable to WFFT on the illegal wildlife trade advocacy and demand-reduction education dimensions.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/wildliferescueTH
• Facebookfacebook.com/WildlifeFriendsFoundation
• Instagraminstagram.com/wildlife_friends_foundation
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/wildlife-friends-foundation-thailand

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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