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The COVID-19 pandemic had a profound impact on our organisation, leading to significant losses caused by the absence of volunteers and permanent donors. These challenging circumstances served as a catalyst for reflection, prompting us to completely reassess our plans for the future and develop new strategies to overcome the constant financial and general conservation challenges we face.
Additionally, the national infrastructure development plan — a toll-road construction near our site — has further complicated the situation, rendering the previous location unsuitable for running our programs. In order to ensure WRC Jogja's long-term sustainability, we made the difficult decision to discontinue the lease of the land that served as our operating base for the past two decades.
WRC Jogja has historically held a unique position as the sole Animal Rescue Center (PPS) operating across three provinces in Java. We have successfully secured land for the relocation of WRC Jogja, ensuring a site for the next 20 years.
Situated in Padukuhan Klangon and Pranan, Banjaroyo Sub-district, Kapanewon Kalibawang, Kulon Progo Regency, Yogyakarta — strategically positioned on the border between D.I. Yogyakarta and Central Java provinces. Spanning approximately 20.1 hectares, this site holds great potential for optimising wildlife conservation activities.
As updated in our 2023 annual report, we are currently undergoing a significant relocation process, which has unfortunately encountered many bureaucratic and administrative hurdles. We still need to complete the necessary administrative requirements for construction readiness while simultaneously expanding our network and seeking potential donors and investors to fund the relocation.
We are pleased to announce the completion of the master plan design, along with an estimated budget based on our years of experience and insights from various rescue centres in Indonesia. You can find it here. We welcome feedback on the master plan from all our colleagues.
If you have suggestions or wish to contribute to this project — financially or otherwise — please reach out to us directly at [email protected].
From all of us at the Wildlife Rescue Center,
may the new year bring hope, healing, and protection
for wildlife and the forests they call home.
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.