Gowild - Zoo & Wildlife Consulting Services Intl.

Name

Gowild - Zoo & Wildlife Consulting Services Intl.

Legal name

GoWildKG, ZOO & WILDLIFE CONSULTING SERVICES INTL.

Website

https://gowild.at

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Zoo & Wildlife Consulting Services

NAICS

Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Other (4879), Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Water (4872), Pet Care (except Veterinary) Services (812910)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Private Guided Tours & Personal Tour Guides (THAJALAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Private Adventure & Expedition Experiences (Custom Hikes, Safaris, Backcountry) (THAJALAG), Wildlife Viewing & Birdwatching Tours (THAAAEAB), Adventure & Expedition Custom Itinerary Planning (THAKAOAC), Dive & Snorkel Guides / Dive Masters (Boat-Based & Shore-Based) (THAAALAC), Safari & Overland Wildlife Adventures (4x4/Jeep) (THAJABAD)

Keywords

• Zoo consulting
• Wildlife conservation
• Animal keeper training
• Wildlife transport certification
• Guided nature excursions

Headquarters

HQ city

Villach

HQ country

Austria

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Consulting Services: Professional consulting services for zoological institutions, animal shelters, animal welfare organizations, and private clients. Services include strategic planning, temporary management, expert opinions, and project development.
2. Education and Training Courses: Professional development courses including animal keeper training (LAP preparation), wildlife transport certification, dog coaching, and species-specific courses. Offered online and in-person.
3. Conservation Excursions: Expert-guided nature excursions to nature reserves, zoos, and aquariums across Austria, Europe, and North America. Includes international destinations such as Florida, California, Andalusia, Extremadura, Curaçao, and more.
4. Mountain Hiking Tours: Guided mountain hiking tours in the Gailtal Valley and Julian Alps, led by an experienced mountain hiking guide and wildlife biologist.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

GoWILD delivers professional zoo and wildlife consulting services (strategic planning, operational management, expert opinions, concept development, permits and quality management), paid training and certification courses (animal keeper apprenticeship prep, CITES/IATA wildlife transport, Sachkunde competence, dog education, sea turtle conservation diving), and expert-guided nature excursions and mountain hiking tours across Austria, Europe, and North America. All offerings are sold as standalone, unit-priced services with no subscription component.

Product overview

GoWILD is a Zoo & Wildlife Consulting Services company offering a comprehensive portfolio of professional consulting, education/training programs, and guided nature excursions. The core offerings consist of consulting services for zoos, animal shelters, and wildlife facilities (covering project development, quality management, permits, and temporary management), a range of professional training courses including animal keeper certification preparation and international wildlife transport expertise, and expert-guided field trips/excursions to wildlife destinations across Europe and North America. The company operates from Villach, Austria, and provides services in German and English, combining decades of practical experience with scientific knowledge for win-win solutions in animal welfare and conservation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Zoo & Wildlife Consulting Services Professional consulting for zoos, wildlife parks, animal shelters, animal welfare organizations, and private clients. Covers project development, habitat planning, quality management, staff qualification, permits and approvals, visitor-facing presentation, expert opinions, feasibility studies, concept development, and temporary management. Delivered personally in-person, by telephone, or via video conference.
• Animal Keeper Apprenticeship Training (Tierpflegerausbildung) Comprehensive preparation courses for the Austrian Animal Keeper (Tierpfleger) apprenticeship final exam, covering theoretical and practical components required for certification. Delivered via online and in-person formats.
• International Wildlife Transport Training Online and practical courses on international wildlife transport covering CITES, IATA Live Animals Regulations, veterinary authorities, marking and registration, health certificates, and import/export documentation. Practical sessions held at Alpenzoo Innsbruck over three days.
• Sea Turtle Conservation Diver Program Exclusive 5-day conservation diving program in Curaçao, Caribbean, in partnership with Sea Turtle Conservation Curaçao (STCC). Includes rescue operations, monitoring, nesting observation, and certification as STCC Sea Turtle Conservation Diver. Combines scientific knowledge with hands-on marine conservation work at the STCC Rescue Centre.
• Sachkunde Competence Courses (Reptiles, Amphibians, Parrots) Required competency courses for reptile/amphibian and parrot ownership under Austrian law. Delivered as online sessions (e.g., Reptile and Amphibian Course September 22, 2026, 95 Euro; Parrot Course September 11, 2026). Developed with the Austrian expert center for animal-appropriate animal husbandry and animal welfare.
• Dog Coaching and Education Expert dog coaching and education services including dog selection advice, training programs, problem recognition for behaviorally challenging dogs, and conflict resolution between humans and dogs or between dogs. Targeted at private dog owners.
• Everglades & Florida Keys Excursion 17-day guided expert excursion through Southern Florida covering Everglades, Florida Keys marine environments, alligator watching, snorkeling/diving, and the Orlando region including Disney's Animal Kingdom. Operated for over 20 years.
• Southern California Deserts & Coasts Excursion Guided nature excursion along California's Pacific coast and Mojave Desert. Includes Redwood forests, Monterey Bay Aquarium, California condor observation, Joshua Tree National Park, and San Diego Zoo & Safari Park. Available as separate (12-day coast + 10-day desert) or combined programs. Minimum 6 participants.
• Andalusia Wolves & Behavioral Biology Expedition 5-day behavioral biology and nature expedition in Andalusia, Spain, combining wolf observation at Lobo Park Antequera with wolf-dog relationship studies, dog breed characteristics, and visits to UNESCO Dolmens and Laguna Fuente de Piedra.
• Extremadura Birdwatching Excursion 5-day guided birdwatching excursion in Extremadura, Spain. Covers Dehesas, steppes, river valleys, cliffs, and mountains with focus on Spanish imperial eagle, snake eagle, griffon vulture, monk vulture, black stork, and flamingo observation.
• Carinthia & Friuli Nature Excursion 3-day guided nature excursion exploring Naturpark Dobratsch and Julian Alps in Friuli, Italy. Covers Dobratsch nature reserve, ibex, marmots, griffon vultures, and Lago di Cornino nature reserve.
• Mountain Hiking Tours (Gailtal Valley & Julian Alps) Guided mountain hiking tours in the Gailtal Valley and Julian Alps, accompanied by an experienced mountain hiking guide and wildlife biologist. Features encounters with fire salamanders, griffon vultures, marmots, and ibex across themed tours (Go Schütt, Bei den Steinböcken, Unter Geiern).
• Studies, Expert Opinions & Concept Development Standalone consulting deliverables including expert opinions, evaluations, assessments, cost estimates, permit applications, feasibility studies, master plans, design concepts, thematic areas, knowledge transfer concepts, emergency and safety concepts, and operational business concepts for project and business decisions involving animals and wildlife.

Named customers4 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• Sea Turtle Conservation Curaçao (STCC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGoWild collaborates with Sea Turtle Conservation Curaçao (STCC) to deliver the exclusive Sea Turtle Conservation Diver Program in Curaçao, Caribbean. GoWild is responsible for educational content and program coordination; STCC provides conservation operations, field training, and certification at their Rescue Centre.
• Alpenzoo InnsbruckcoreOthersAlpenzoo Innsbruck serves as the venue for practical wildlife transport training courses. The partnership enables hands-on training components for GoWild's international wildlife transport certification program.
• Lobo Park AntequerasupportingOthersLobo Park in Antequera, Spain hosts the wolf observation and behavioral biology components of GoWild's Andalusia expedition program. Participants observe various wolf subspecies and learn professional documentation techniques.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Direct peers

• Natural Habitat Adventures: Conservation-focused wildlife travel company offering small-group nature expeditions worldwide. Comparable to GoWild's premium expert-guided excursions with a conservation-aligned brand.
• Tropical Birding: Birdwatching tour company running guided trips to Neotropical and other destinations with expert leaders. Directly overlaps with GoWild's Caribbean (Curaçao) and European birding excursions.
• Naturalist Journeys: US-based birding and nature tour operator offering small-group, expert-led trips worldwide. Directly comparable to GoWild's guided nature excursions to birding/wildlife destinations like Extremadura and Florida.
• Cheesemans' Ecology Safaris: Wildlife and nature tour operator running small-group, expert-led expeditions globally with strong birding and mammal focus. Comparable to GoWild's birdwatching and wolf behavioral expeditions.
• Caligo Ventures: Nature travel company specializing in birding and natural history tours led by professional guides. Closely matches GoWild's guided nature excursions in format and target customer.
• Sea Turtle Conservancy: Long-running sea turtle research and conservation organization offering volunteer and training programs. Comparable to GoWild's Sea Turtle Conservation Diver program partnership with STCC.
• ZooLex: Organization promoting good zoo and aquarium design through publications and consulting resources. Directly comparable to GoWild's zoo consulting, habitat planning, and concept development services.
• Wildside Nature Tours: Wildlife tour operator offering small-group natural history and birding trips internationally. Matches GoWild's format of expert-led, small-cohort excursions to nature reserves.

Broad incumbents

• Lindblad Expeditions: Established expedition cruise company offering wildlife and nature experiences with onboard naturalists globally. Comparable in customer intent (wildlife-focused travel with expert interpretation) but at far larger scale and broader portfolio.
• World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA): Global umbrella association supporting zoo and aquarium professionals through guidelines, training, and conservation programs. Comparable to GoWild's zoo-focused consulting and training mission at an industry-wide scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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