Wildlife Protection Solutions

What Wildlife Protection Solutions does

Wildlife Protection Solutions (WPS) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2013 and headquartered in Golden, Colorado. The organization develops and deploys technology to support wildlife conservation globally, working with protected area managers, wildlife reserves, NGOs, national parks, zoos, and museums across at least five continents including the USA, South Africa, Namibia, Kenya, the DRC, Brazil, Mexico, and Indonesia. Its product portfolio centers on two proprietary AI monitoring platforms — wpsWatch, which analyzes thousands of live camera feeds for wildlife, people, vehicles, and threat detection in real time, and Akili, a cloud-based platform for automated species identification, behavior analysis, and threat detection from ecological sensor data. These integrate with established conservation management tools (EarthRanger, SMART, Project Gundi) and are complemented by WildXR (a 360° VR education platform with 500+ experiences distributed via Meta Store, Steam, Apple App Store, and Google Play), WildChat (a multilingual AI Naturalist Guide chatbot), Project Argus (autonomous AI-guided drone patrols), and the RAD Program (AI-enabled conflict mitigation devices).

Name

Wildlife Protection Solutions

Legal name

Wildlife Protection Solutions

Website

https://wildlifeprotectionsolutions.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Wildlife Protection Solutions is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that builds AI monitoring platforms (wpsWatch, Akili) and immersive VR/chatbot education tools (WildXR, WildChat) to support endangered species conservation, deploying free technology to reserves, parks, zoos, and NGOs globally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Wildlife Conservation Technology

NAICS

Environment, Conservation and Wildlife Organizations (813312)

SIC

Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731), Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373)

akta.pro primary industry

Wildlife Conservation & Species Protection (BPAGAGAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Conservation & Human–Wildlife Conflict Mitigation (BPAGAIAI), Wildlife Control & Exclusion (IMAIAHAJ)

Keywords

• AI wildlife monitoring
• Conservation technology
• Wildlife protection software
• Ecological sensor analytics
• Immersive VR education

Headquarters

HQ city

Golden

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Donations and Contributions: As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, WPS raises funds through individual donations, corporate sponsorships, and grants to support conservation technology programs and education initiatives.
2. Conservation Technology Deployment: Provides free software and hardware solutions to conservation partners, funded through donations and grants.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Wildlife Protection Solutions deploys proprietary AI-powered technology platforms for real-time monitoring of protected areas and endangered species. Core offerings include wpsWatch (live camera feed AI analysis for wildlife and threat detection), Akili (cloud-based ecological sensor analytics), WildXR (360° VR/XR education experiences), WildChat (AI naturalist chatbot), Project Argus (autonomous drone patrols), and the RAD/Conflict Mitigation Box program. All solutions are provided free of charge to conservation partners through a donation-funded nonprofit model.

Product overview

Wildlife Protection Solutions operates as a technology-for-conservation nonprofit offering a platform of interconnected AI-powered products. The portfolio centers on two AI monitoring platforms — wpsWatch (real-time camera feed analysis for threat detection) and Akili (cloud-based ecological sensor data analysis) — which serve as the core conservation infrastructure. These are complemented by WildXR (a 360° VR/XR education platform) and WildChat (an AI Naturalist chatbot) for education and outreach. Emerging products include Project Argus (autonomous AI drone patrols) and Conflict Mitigation Boxes (AI-triggered deterrent devices). The products are designed to work together: wpsWatch feeds data to Akili for deeper analysis, Project Argus extends wpsWatch into aerial coverage, and WildXR/WildChat deliver educational experiences powered by the same AI capabilities. All offerings are free to partner institutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• WildXR: Flagship education solution enabling zoos, museums, and other nonprofits to immerse users in hundreds of unique 360° XR experiences, from up-close animal encounters to wild safari rides to in-depth conservation stories. Available on most VR devices.

Products and services

• wpsWatch AI-powered remote monitoring platform that analyzes thousands of live camera feeds worldwide, instantly detecting wildlife, people, vehicles, and threats to provide continuous, real-time protection of protected areas and ecosystems. Designed for protected-area managers, rangers, and conservation law enforcement.
• Akili Cloud-based AI platform that analyzes ecological sensor data to automate species identification, behavior analysis, and threat detection across large-scale biodiversity initiatives, integrating securely with existing conservation tools such as EarthRanger, SMART, and Project Gundi.
• WildXR Flagship XR (extended reality) education platform enabling zoos, museums, and non-profits to immerse users in hundreds of unique 360° experiences, from up-close animal encounters to wild safari rides to in-depth conservation stories. Available on most VR devices, including Meta Store, Steam, Apple App Store, and Google Play.
• WildChat Cross-platform AI chatbot that delivers an interactive AI Naturalist Guide experience for zoos, museums, and educational institutions. Provides customizable, multi-lingual, conservation- and biology-focused educational content via mobile and digital channels at no cost to partner institutions.
• Project Argus Autonomous drone dock system integrated with wpsWatch that launches AI-guided aerial patrols to detect people, vehicles, and wildlife in real time, extending ground-based monitoring into the airspace for proactive threat detection across landscapes.
• RAD Program (Remote Activated Devices / Conflict Mitigation Boxes) AI-enabled Remote Activated Devices (RAD) that trigger randomized light, sound, scent, and lightning-simulation stimuli to deter predators from negatively interacting with conflict areas. Supports human-wildlife coexistence and reduces reliance on lethal management interventions.

Quantifiable outcome

• Real-time AI analysis across thousands of live camera feeds worldwide
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

AI capability12 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• EarthRangercoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partner providing software integration for WPS conservation monitoring solutions. EarthRanger is a conservation software platform used for wildlife tracking, patrol management, and ecological data collection integrated with WPS monitoring systems.
• SMART (Smart Conservation Tools)coreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partner providing conservation management software tools. SMART (Spatial Monitoring and Reporting Tool) is integrated with WPS deployments for patrol monitoring, species recording, and wildlife management data.
• Project GundicoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partner providing data integration platform for conservation monitoring. Project Gundi enables interoperability between different conservation technology systems and WPS platforms.
• Butterfly PavilionflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerFlagship education partnership for VR content development. WPS and Butterfly Pavilion collaborate on AI video generation recreating Giant Pacific Octopus behaviors and VR experience stations throughout the invertebrate-focused zoo. Content includes monarchs, bees+elephants, tarantulas, and cuttlefish.
• GRACE GorillascoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerConservation collaboration supporting endangered Grauer's gorillas in Tayna Nature Reserve, DRC. WPS provides mobile tracking devices with EarthRanger and SMART software for ranger field observations supporting gorilla rehabilitation and re-wilding efforts.
• Fauna & Flora InternationalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerConservation partnership for Redonda Island protection. Collaborating on installation of long-range camera trap repeater network critical for seabird nesting sites and endemic species conservation on the island.
• C-DASScoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSouth African NGO partnership specializing in conservation and crime data analysis. WPS support enables development of intelligence reports, poacher profiles, and crime syndicate monitoring for proactive anti-poaching operations.
• Global Conservation CorpscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRanger Support Fund partnership. Together with Global Conservation Corps, WPS helped support rangers and their families during COVID-19 when ecotourism declined and threatened ranger livelihoods and conservation capacity.
• Nakawe ProjectcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMarine conservation education partnership in Mexico's Baja Peninsula. VR headsets deployed to promote sustainable ecotourism development and education for gray whale conservation, helping local fishermen transition to eco-tourism.
• Thaba Tholo Game FarmcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner37,000-hectare South African game farm known for successful black rhino breeding. WPS provided upgraded Operations room, camera traps, and solar panels for wildlife monitoring and surrounding area surveillance.
• Katie Adamson Conservation FundcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal conservation partnership operating across 24+ countries. WPS has deployed VR stations with KACF across various projects to reach thousands of conservationists using immersive wildlife education.
• Phuza Moya Private Game ReserveminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSouth African reserve support including deployment of rugged ranger monitoring devices utilizing EarthRanger and SMART software tools for wildlife experiences and biodiversity monitoring.
• Mongena Safari LodgeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEco-tourism partnership deploying VR experiences for guests to deepen their connection to the wild world, enhancing wildlife protection awareness through immersive experiences.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Fauna & Flora International: One of the world's oldest international conservation organizations; WPS partners with FFI on Redonda Island camera trap deployment. FFI operates at much greater scale and serves as an institutional buyer of conservation technology services like those WPS provides.
• World Wildlife Fund (WWF): Largest global conservation NGO with broad programs including technology-enabled wildlife monitoring and anti-poaching. WPS's government/NGO partner profile mirrors WWF's stakeholder ecosystem, though WWF operates at far greater scope and budget.
• Zoological Society of London (ZSL): Operates conservation technology programs (including camera-trap and monitoring initiatives) and runs zoological institutions that are potential buyers/users of WPS's WildXR and WildChat education tools.

Direct peers

• EarthRanger: Conservation software platform for wildlife tracking, patrol management, and ecological data collection. WPS actively integrates with EarthRanger for ranger field observations and wildlife monitoring, making them highly comparable on the protected-area monitoring use case.
• Rainforest Connection: Uses AI on real-time audio monitoring (including repurposed cell phones) to detect chainsaws, vehicles, and wildlife in protected forests. Comparable mission and AI-monitoring approach for conservation threat detection.
• Smart Parks: Develops smart sensors, camera traps, and AI-powered monitoring for protected areas and anti-poaching operations, including satellite collar and LoRaWAN sensor networks. Closest like-for-like competitor on AI-enabled real-time wildlife and threat monitoring.
• TrailGuard AI (Resolve): AI-enabled camera traps designed specifically for anti-poaching and early warning in protected areas. Directly comparable in use case (real-time AI threat detection) and target customers (national parks and reserves).
• SMART Conservation Tools: Spatial Monitoring and Reporting Tool used by conservation area managers for patrol monitoring, species recording, and wildlife management. WPS deploys SMART-integrated devices at partner sites, making them functionally adjacent in the conservation management software stack.
• Conservation Metrics: Applies AI and computer vision to analyze camera trap imagery for species identification and population monitoring at scale. Closely comparable on the AI ecological sensor data analysis capability that Akili provides.

Emerging players

• Arribada Initiative: Open-source conservation technology organization building low-cost camera traps and sensors for wildlife monitoring. Comparable on technology-first approach to conservation monitoring but smaller scale and more focused on open hardware.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/c/wildlifeprotectionsolutions
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/wildlife-protection-solutions

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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