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WRC Jogja is a non-profit rescue and rehabilitation center in Java, Indonesia, focused on saving wildlife from illegal trade, injury, and captivity. We strive to release animals back into the wild, but for those unable to survive due to disabilities, age, or behavioral issues, we provide a safe sanctuary. Currently, we are in the midst of a significant relocation project to expand and enhance our facilities, including a focus on turtle conservation. To fully commit to this transition, we have temporarily suspended our operations at the rescue center. This process is crucial for creating a better and more sustainable environment for our mission.
Becoming a trusted reference for sustainable conservation, we strive to nurture a harmonious balance in nature at Wildlife Rescue Centre Jogja.
Dedicated to ensuring the sustainable future of Indonesia’s biodiversity, our mission involves conservation, education, and active community engagement for the development and well-being of our local communities.
Our core value is compassion towards nature, which fosters a sense of responsibility, empathy, and care for the environment, wildlife, and all living beings and ultimately working towards a future where humans and nature can thrive together.
Where it all started
WRC Jogja was founded in 2010 by YKAY (Yayasan Konservasi Alam Yogyakarta), a non-profit that works with rescue centers in Indonesia. We have been operating as a rescue center since 2003, but under a different name.
In 2003, the Wild Animal Rescue Center was established as part of the Indonesian ‘Wildlife Rescue Center Network’ to take temporary care of protected wildlife that had been involved in confiscation operations. The center also receives wild animals submitted by the community or private owners with the intent to rehabilitate and release them back into the wild.
In 2007, the ‘network’ collapsed, funding was withdrawn, and our rescue center fell into disrepair
For three years, a lack of funding and support meant the center struggled with basic daily operations, and staff and animals suffered as a result.
Since 2010, the center has been under new management by the Yogyakarta Nature Conservation Foundation (YKAY). The foundation is a non-profit and non-government organization dedicated to Indonesian wildlife conservation. It is registered at the Ministry of Law and Human Rights of the Republic of Indonesia as a legal foundation in Indonesia. It also has permission as a conservation organization from the Ministry of Forestry of the Republic of Indonesia. Under the new management, we were renamed Wildlife Rescue Centre (WRC) Jogja, which is the center as we know it today.
Our organization was firstly established with the aim to continue the work of wildlife rescue which had been initiated by a previous organization, namely The Gibbon Foundation of Indonesia. However, our journey was never easy…
WRC Jogja is relocating to a 20-hectare site in Kulon Progo Regency. This move is essential to keep our important work as the only animal rescue center in three Java provinces going. While we navigate bureaucratic challenges and seek funding, including through an eco-tourism partnership, we remain committed to enhancing our capacity for wildlife conservation. Your support during this transition is crucial to our continued success.
We actively participates in genetic and other wildlife-related research to ensure the long-term sustainability of species in their natural habitats. We also believe that education is a key tool in conservation and We offer partnerships for conservation education programs tailored to different age groups and interest.
Our Malayan Giant Turtle (Orlitia borneensis) conservation program focuses on rescuing and rehabilitating this endangered species, conducting research to support population recovery, and collaborating with local communities to protect their habitats, ensuring long-term survival and sustainability in the wild through education, habitat restoration, and active monitoring efforts.
Tojeiro volunteered at WRC in 2018 and instantly fell in love. He decided to leave his job in the Netherlands to work alongside our keepers, managing projects and making sure all the animals get the best care possible. During the relocation period, Tojeiro studied animal health management to increase his capacity in the field of animal welfare.
