Wildlife Rescue Centre Jogja

What Wildlife Rescue Centre Jogja does

Wildlife Rescue Centre Jogja (WRC Jogja) is a non-profit wildlife rescue and rehabilitation center based in Yogyakarta, Java, Indonesia. Operating since 2003 and formally registered as an NGO under YKAY (Yogyakarta Natural Conservation Foundation) in 2010, the organization rescues injured, orphaned, and illegally traded wildlife in Java with the primary goal of rehabilitating and releasing animals back into the wild, while providing long-term sanctuary for non-releasable animals. Its core service is wildlife rescue, complemented by conservation education (school groups, internships), volunteer programs (minimum one-week stays), species-specific conservation (notably the critically endangered Malayan Giant Turtle, Orlitia borneensis, with programs extending to East Belitung and Kalimantan), and scientific research published in peer-reviewed journals.

Name

Wildlife Rescue Centre Jogja

Legal name

Wildlife Rescue Centre Jogja

Website

https://wrcjogja.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

WRC Jogja is a Yogyakarta-based non-profit wildlife rescue and rehabilitation center that rescues injured, orphaned, and illegally traded Indonesian wildlife for release or sanctuary, while running conservation education, volunteer, and species conservation programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Wildlife Conservation Services

NAICS

Environment, Conservation and Wildlife Organizations (813312)

akta.pro primary industry

Wildlife Rescue, Rehabilitation & Release (BPAGAIAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Wildlife Conservation & Species Protection (BPAGAGAB), Wildlife Health & Conservation Disease Management (HLAMAJAM)

Keywords

• Wildlife rescue services
• Wildlife rehabilitation
• Conservation education programs
• Species conservation programs
• Volunteer conservation programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Yogyakarta

HQ country

Indonesia

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Donations and Fundraising: Individual donations through online platforms (Kitabisa.com) and direct contributions from supporters worldwide. The organization conducts fundraising campaigns to support wildlife rescue operations, facility maintenance, and conservation programs.
2. Volunteer Program Fees: Volunteers pay fees to participate in programs at the center. Minimum stay is one week, with volunteers typically staying two weeks to one month. Fees cover accommodation and program costs.
3. Animal Adoption: Supporters can adopt animals at the center, providing ongoing financial support for animal care and welfare.
4. Merchandise Sales: Sale of merchandise including apparel and goods featuring WRC Jogja branding, available through third-party platform (Tees.co.id).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Wildlife Rescue Centre Jogja (WRC Jogja) is a non-profit rescue and rehabilitation center in Java, Indonesia, that saves injured, orphaned, and illegally traded wildlife and works to release them back into the wild. It complements rescue operations with conservation education programs, conservation research, species-specific conservation (notably the Malayan Giant Turtle), and a volunteer/internship program that engages local communities and supporters.

Product overview

Wildlife Rescue Centre Jogja (WRC Jogja) is a non-profit rescue and rehabilitation center operating under YKAY (Yogyakarta Natural Conservation Foundation) since 2010. The organization offers a unified set of conservation services centered on wildlife rescue and rehabilitation, complemented by educational programs, research initiatives, and species-specific conservation projects. The core offerings include wildlife rescue and rehabilitation services, conservation education programs for schools and interns, conservation research, species conservation (particularly Malayan Giant Turtles), and volunteer opportunities. Additional support programs include animal adoption, merchandise sales, and publications such as newsletters, webinars, and scientific journals.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation Rescue and rehabilitation services for injured, orphaned, and illegally traded wildlife in Java, Indonesia, with the goal of releasing animals back into the wild. Animals unable to survive in the wild due to disabilities, age, or behavioral issues are provided sanctuary.
• Conservation Education

Quantifiable outcome

• Rescued and rehabilitated wildlife since 2003
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

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Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered current, collaborating, education outreach, network and past.

• Asian Species Action Partnership (ASAP)currentStrategic or Co-development PartnerCurrent supporter of conservation efforts, particularly for Malayan Giant Turtle conservation. ASAP provides conservation grants and supports NGO management training.
• Australian VolunteerscurrentStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides volunteers and capacity building support, including fundraising strategies mentorship program.
• Norden's ArkcurrentStrategic or Co-development PartnerSwedish organization dedicated to preserving biodiversity, supports continuation of Malayan Giant Turtle conservation efforts.
• Ministry of Forestry IndonesiacollaboratingStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment ministry regulating wildlife conservation in Indonesia. WRC participates in ministry-organized training events.
• Gembiraloka ZoocollaboratingStrategic or Co-development PartnerZoo in Yogyakarta collaborating on turtle conservation activities, including World Turtle Day celebrations and juvenile turtle medical check-ups.
• KonklusicollaboratingStrategic or Co-development PartnerConservation organization collaborating on Malayan Giant Turtle genetic research and field sampling in Kalimantan.
• Indonesia Herpetofauna FoundationcollaboratingStrategic or Co-development PartnerFoundation focused on reptile and amphibian conservation, aligned with WRC's turtle conservation programs.
• Yayasan Satucita Lestari IndonesiacollaboratingStrategic or Co-development PartnerFoundation supporting conservation initiatives, particularly turtle conservation in Indonesia.
• Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Gadjah Mada University (UGM)education outreachStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partner for veterinary research collaboration, student internships, and conservation education programs.
• Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Brawijaya Universityeducation outreachStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partner with formal MOU for collaborative research and training programs. Sponsors conservation education activities like CESAWA camping program.
• Badan Riset dan Inovasi Nasional (BRIN)currentStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndonesia's National Research and Innovation Agency. WRC has finalized framework for collaborative project on Malayan Giant Turtle conservation research.
• Asia for Animals CoalitionnetworkStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoalition of animal welfare organizations. WRC participates in SARCC (South Asian Animal Rescue Coalition) quarterly meetings.
• Wild Animal Rescue Network (WARN) AsianetworkStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional network of wildlife rescue organizations. WRC became official member in late 2024, enhancing regional collaboration and knowledge exchange.
• World Federation AnimalsnetworkOthersInternational federation supporting animal welfare organizations globally.
• Species Survival NetworknetworkOthersInternational network working to conserve threatened species through science-based action.
• BKSDA YogyakartapastStrategic or Co-development PartnerYogyakarta Conservation and Natural Resources Center. Past partner for wildlife rescue coordination and research presentations.
• Orangutan ConservancypastStrategic or Co-development PartnerPast supporter of orangutan conservation and translocation efforts.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Wildlife Conservation Society: Global wildlife conservation organization with active Indonesia programs. Overlaps with WRC Jogja on species conservation, field research, and government partnership work but at much larger scale.
• World Wildlife Fund Indonesia: Largest international conservation organization operating in Indonesia across many species and habitats. Comparable mission on Indonesian wildlife conservation but with vastly broader portfolio and funding base.

Direct peers

• The Orangutan Project: Funds orangutan rescue, rehabilitation and release in Indonesia. WRC Jogja previously partnered with Orangutan Conservancy on similar work; comparable funding/donor model for translocation programs.
• Wildlife Alliance: Wildlife rescue, conservation, and anti-trafficking NGO with sanctuary operations in Southeast Asia. Overlaps with WRC Jogja on illegal wildlife trade response, rehabilitation, and conservation education.
• International Animal Rescue: International NGO operating wildlife rescue, rehabilitation and release centers across multiple countries. Highly comparable mission and operating model to WRC Jogja, including sanctuary care for non-releasable animals and community education.
• Free the Bears: Wildlife rescue and sanctuary NGO operating in Southeast Asia with active volunteer and donation programs. Comparable operating model to WRC Jogja's rescue center, sanctuary, and recurring adoption funding.
• Animals Asia (Moon Bear Rescue): Operates bear rescue centers in China and Vietnam with sanctuary models, veterinary teams, and education programs. Directly comparable sanctuary + volunteer + donation-based NGO structure.
• Borneo Orangutan Survival Foundation: Indonesia-based NGO focused on rescue, rehabilitation and translocation of orangutans and other wildlife. Closest regional peer given overlapping rescue/translocation outcomes and Indonesian operating footprint.

Others

• TRAFFIC: Wildlife trade monitoring network addressing illegal wildlife trade — the same threat WRC Jogja mitigates through its rescue operations. Comparable ecosystem partner rather than direct competitor.
• Asian Species Action Partnership (ASAP): Coalition supporting conservation of critically endangered Asian species, including the Malayan Giant Turtle. Directly relevant as WRC Jogja's current conservation grant supporter and capacity-building partner.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Wildlife-Rescue-Centre-Jogja
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/wrcjogja

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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