Partners and Connections
PARTNERS
We are fortunate to have fantastic Partners on our global animal welfare projects
Partners work in direct concert with us providing support in many ways. Some of our partners include:
IFAW (International Fund for Animal Welfare)
IFAW is a global non-profit helping animals and people thrive together. They work in more than 40 countries around the world to rescue, rehabilitate and release animals, and restore and protect their natural habitats. IFAW partners with local communities, governments, non-governmental organizations, and businesses.
GFAS (Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries)
GFAS is the only globally recognized organization to certify that a facility qualifies as a true “sanctuary” and meets the GFAS Standards of Excellence. As such, facilities of all sizes from around the world come to GFAS for guidance and support to achieve and maintain GFAS-accredited status. GFAS’ mission is to accredit and recognize sanctuaries and rescue centers, support them to achieve the highest Standards of Excellence, promote collaboration, and raise awareness of their work.
Animals Asia Foundation
Animals Asia Foundation works to end cruelty and restore respect for all animals throughout Asia. This addressed by ending the use of wild animals for entertainment in zoos, aquariums and wildlife parks, and improving captive animal care. And enhancing the capacity of the local animal welfare communities to end needless suffering of animals throughout Asia.
NAPSA (North American Primate Sanctuary Alliance)
NAPSA is a coalition of the leading primate sanctuaries on the continent whose members care for close to 800 nonhuman primates retired from laboratory research, the entertainment industry, and private ownership.
CONNECTIONS
Our Connections provide great resources towards the advancement of animal welfare
Connections are like-minded and may collaborate on our projects. Here are links to some connections we’ve made:
Design for Life – Zoological Exhibit Design
Design For Life is a Singapore-based firm specializing in the design of zoos, zoo exhibits, and other nature-related attractions. WWUS is very fortunate to partner with Mike Graetz as we update, expand, and redesign the elephant facilities at Lok Kawi Wildlife Park in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia.
Dedicated to improving zoos for animals, visitors and staff
Jon’s experience spans the decades and the globe. Over the years, we’ve partnered and collaborated on numerous projects and always treasure Jon’s innovative insightfulness and attention to the animal’s needs. Jon’s designs and planning are summarized with this quote from him, “The organism with the most choices has the most “freedom”. How can we give animals themselves control over environmental and behavioral opportunities controlled today by their keeper? This is a promising challenge for both design and management…and it could revolutionize zoo design.”