Ngorongoro, Tanzania – c. Francesca Mahoney / Wild Survivors
ANIMAL PROTECTION NETWORK
BIODIVERSITY PARTNERSHIPS FOR IMPACT & TRANSFORMATION
Our Animal Protection Network (APN) provides a simple way for travel businesses to identify suitable partners for their in-destination animal protection, biodiversity conservation and nature restoration initiatives. All APN Members have been screened for responsible and credible nature-based activities; the tiers of membership reflect their chosen level of engagement with APN.
If you would like to discuss working with one of our APN members (below) or how to find a biodiversity partner to meet your needs, contact us here.
Suitable organisations are welcome to apply for membership of the Animal Protection Network through our Application Form.
Turtle release at sea c. Alnitak
BIODIVERSITY PARTNERSHIPS
Talk to us to learn more about how biodiversity partnerships can help you:
- Meet your policy commitment to protect and restore nature.
- Understand biodiversity, and the threats to it, in your destinations.
- Enhance your in-destination offerings with meaningful visitor engagement and experiences.
- Supplement financial contributions with logistic and in-kind support.
- Select and gather data to monitor your nature-focused actions.
- Inspire and engage your colleagues in supporting projects on the ground.
- Support local staff with trainings, incentives and other opportunities.
Orangutan c. APE Malaysia / Mark Louis Benedict
APN MEMBERS
Feature Member
Barbados Environmental Conservation Trust
Supporting a range of grassroots projects from habitat restoration on land and at sea to organic and sustainable farming, BECT is spearheading environmental action in Barbados. Through its $1 Initiative – where hotels and restaurants add $1 onto every bill to support BECT projects – it already has close ties with the tourism sector, enabling local businesses large and small to become Guardians of Nature.
EXPLORE OUR NETWORK
Walkers Reserve c. WIRRED
Key
A | Sanctuary / Rescue Centre
B | Marine / Coastal
C | Terrestrial / Freshwater
D | Habitat Restoration
E | Research Programme
F | Nature-based Solutions
G | Accommodation Provider
H | Accepts Visitors
I | Volunteer Programme
P | APN Partner organisation– helping us connect with even more projects on the ground
AFRICA
Ape Action Africa
A | C | I
Sanctuary in Cameroon saving primates from the illegal bushmeat and pet trades
Lamu Environment Foundation
P
Supporting locally-led conservation projects and sustainable livelihoods on the Kenyan coast
Lamu Marine Conservation Trust
B | C | D | F
Protecting turtles and marine ecosystems while supporting communities on Lamu island, Kenya
Panthera Africa
A | C | H | I
True and ethical big cat rescue sanctuary and educational platform in South Africa
Tacugama Chimpanzee Sanctuary
A | C | G | H | I
Chimpanzee sanctuary in Sierra Leone with ecotourism and outreach programmes
Umusambi Village
A | C | D | H
Restored wetland and sanctuary for Grey Crowned Cranes in Rwanda with walking trails
Wild Survivors
C
Protecting a future for elephants and people around Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania
AMERICAS
ARCAS
A | C | H | I
Wildlife rescue centre in Guatemala with rehabilitation / release programme and visitor centre
Ayotlcalli
B | G | I
Protecting turtles in Mexico with nest relocation, local education and international volunteers
Barbados Environment Conservation Trust
B | C | D | F
Supporting local initiatives to preserve marine and terrestrial spaces for sustainable development
COPROT (Tortugas de Osa)
B | I
Sea Turtle Conservation in Costa Rica with volunteer and visitor experiences
LAST (Latin American Sea Turtles)
A | B | E | I
Protecting Costa Rica’s turtles with volunteers through rescues, nest relocation and research
ASIA
Animals Asia – AC
A | C
The Tam Dao Sanctuary, Vietnam, cares for bears rescued from the bile trade
APE Malaysia
C | D | F | I
Habitat restoration and environmental education in Malaysia with communities and volunteers
Federation of Environmental Organisations – CD
C | D
Protecting Sri Lanka’s environment through an integrated landscape approach to conservation management
Fuze Ecoteer
B | E | I
Protecting turtles on Malaysia’s Perhentian Islands with volunteers and ecotourism
Ibu Bumi Orangutan – CGH
C | G | H
Protecting tigers and orangutans through community development and tourism in Sumatra
Kindred Spirit Elephant Sanctuary – ACHI
A | C | H | I
Working with local communities to bring elephants home to the forest in Thailand
Lanka Environment Fund
P
Advancing local biodiversity conservation in Sri Lanka with grants and technical support
Maldives Whale Shark Research Programme
B | E
Conducting whale shark research and fostering community-focused conservation in the Maldives
Nature For Change
C | D
Protecting the Leuser ecosystem with tree planting, patrols and community empowerment
Olive Ridley Project
B | E | H
Protecting turtles and their habitats through rescue, research and outreach in the Maldives
EUROPE
Aegean Marine Life Sanctuary
A | B
Care facility in Greece for rescued marine wildlife and ex-captive dolphins
Alnitak
B | E | I
Protecting dolphins and turtles in the Spanish Mediterranean with onboard volunteers
Free The Bees
C | E
Protecting feral honey bees in Switzerland and promoting sustainable beekeeping
Highlands & Islands Environment Foundation
B | C | D | F
Funding nature regeneration projects to protect and restore Scotland’s rich biodiversity
Seawilding
B | D | E | F
Community-led native oyster and seagrass restoration in Argyll and Wester Ross, Scotland
Sussex Dolphin Project
B | E
Committed to protecting local cetaceans through research, awareness and education
OCEANIA
We are looking for suitable members in this region – scroll down to apply.
INTERNATIONAL
Conservation Collective
P
Global network of environment foundations, rooted in their communities, working to protect nature
SEE Turtles
P
Connecting people with sea turtles in meaningful, personal and memorable ways
World Cetacean Alliance
P
Global network of partners addressing priority issues facing cetaceans and ocean habitats
JOIN THE APN
The Animal Protection Network welcomes a wide range of organisations working for the benefit of animals and nature around the world.
Membership is free and benefits include:
- Displaying our ‘APN Approved’ stamp on website and materials;
- Being featured on our APN Members webpage;
- Introductions to travel sector funding and partnership opportunities when they arise;
- Ongoing advice and guidance from our experienced team;
- Additional services available at a greatly reduced NGO rate.
Applicants must be:
- Legally registered (ideally in their country of operation);
- Active in animal protection and welfare or in biodiversity conservation and restoration;
- Conducting work at specific locations with a measurable impact on the environment or direct contribution to actions for animal and nature;
- NOT primarily a commercial travel operation (e.g. ecotourism company).