April offered a powerful reminder that effective conservation is never just about species or habitats in isolation—it is about people, place, and the stories that bind them together. From cultural events and training sessions to holiday celebrations and field practice, the month was full of meaningful experiences for the Wildlife Rescue Centre Jogja (WRC Jogja)...

We opened the month with an internal strategy meeting between YKAY’s Board of Trustees and the WRC Jogja team to refine the relocation plan for our new facility. Aligning land-use layouts with future animal-care and community-education needs is an ongoing puzzle, but the discussion moved us several steps closer to a blueprint everyone believes in....

Early this month, we finalized the framework for our collaborative project with BRIN (Indonesia’s National Research and Innovation Agency). This milestone marks a significant step forward in our efforts to protect the Malayan Giant Turtle (Orlitia borneensis), a critically endangered freshwater turtle. With roles and timelines clearly defined, both BRIN and YKAY-WRC Jogja are now...

As we step into 2025, Wildlife Rescue Centre Jogja (WRC Jogja) reflects on the past year’s achievements and begins laying the groundwork for future conservation efforts. January has been a month of evaluation, planning, and building connections—setting the tone for a focused and locally grounded year ahead. We began by reviewing our 2024 Strategic Plan,...

As 2024 comes to a close, December has been a month of reflection, new beginnings, and setting the stage for an impactful year ahead. From international presentations to fostering meaningful collaborations, we are proud to share the milestones that marked the end of the year for WRC Jogja. This month, WRC Jogja had the exciting...

November 2024 was a month of celebration, growth, and critical milestones for Wildlife Rescue Centre Jogja. As we continued to navigate our transition and conservation challenges, this month brought encouraging progress in our efforts to protect endangered wildlife and strengthen our capacity. This November, we celebrated the first birthday of our Malayan giant turtle hatchlings,...

October was a month of impactful collaborations and educational initiatives, highlighting our dedication to advancing wildlife conservation and fostering meaningful connections within the global community. This October, our team member Andreas Bandang Hadrian had the honor of presenting at WECARe 2024: Wildlife-Endangered Species Conservation and Animal Reproduction International Conference. The event, themed “Their Future is...

September 2024 was a bustling month for Wildlife Rescue Centre Jogja, filled with collaboration, advocacy, and strategic planning. Despite the challenges of relocating our facility, our team remained steadfast in advancing conservation initiatives and strengthening partnerships. On September, we conducted a medical check-up for the juvenile Malayan Giant Turtles (Orlitia borneensis) at Gembira Loka Zoo...

It’s August already! We are excited to announce the release of our first semester newsletter, covering activities and milestones from January to June 2024. This edition highlights our ongoing projects, key achievements, and insights into our conservation efforts. It serves as a comprehensive recap of our initiatives and progress, keeping our community and stakeholders informed...

July was a bustling month for our team, marked by the continuation of our long-term program for the release of Malayan Giant Turtle (Orlitia borneensis). Following last month’s site survey in Tebat Rasau, Belitung, we successfully organized a Focus Group Discussion (FGD) and Biodiversity Management Training from July 9 to July 12 this year. This...