Mission

Wildlife Trust was founded in 1971 by British naturalist, author and television personality Gerald M. Durrell. Today, we are known for our innovative research on the intricate relationships between wildlife, ecosystems and human health. Wildlife Trust's work spans the U.S. and more than 20 countries in Central and South America, the Caribbean, Africa and Asia to research ways for people and wildlife to share bioscapes for their mutual survival. Our strength is built on our innovations in research, education and training and our accessibility to international conservation partners. Wildlife Trust, a conservation science innovator, specializes in saving biodiversity in human-dominated bioscapes where ecological health is most at risk because of habitat loss, species imbalance, pollution and other environmental issues caused by human-induced change.