The Wildlife Trafficking Alliance (WTA) is a coalition of more than 80 leading companies, non-profit organizations, and AZA-accredited zoos and aquariums working together to reduce the purchase and sale of illegal wildlife and wildlife products. WTA works with a variety of partners whose active engagement is essential to the success of the WTA goals. › More

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Woodland Park Zoo: A WTA Platinum Partner

A human and an animal changed global health. The inextricable linkages that exist between the health of habitats, animals that … Read More

San Diego Zoo Global: A WTA Platinum Partner

It All Starts With A Call by San Diego Zoo Global It all starts with a phone call. When San … Read More

Southern California Wildlife Confiscations Network

BackgroundWildlife trafficking has increased dramatically over the past decade, and several U.S. and state government agencies are on the front … Read More

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The Wildlife Trafficking Alliance is a coalition of companies, nonprofits, and zoos and aquariums working together to stop wildlife trafficking

Rhinos are rapidly disappearing from the wild due

Rhinos are rapidly disappearing from the wild due to global demand for their horn. Did you know that the global rhino population has plummeted from over 500,000 at the beginning of the 20th century to approximately 27,000 today? Also, about one rhino is poached per day in South Africa alone, and 96% of black rhinos have been wiped out by poaching. This #WorldRhinoDay, learn how to Be Informed and #BuyInformed so you can ensure your purchasing choices are not harming rhinos and other endangered species. Link in bio.

STARTING NOW! @eBay's charity auction is celebrati

STARTING NOW! @eBay's charity auction is celebrating tourism and raising money for WTA's efforts to combat wildlife trafficking. Take a look at the generously donated items and packages and place your bids now with the link in our bio. #ebay4charity

Tomorrow, @oaklandzoo is hosting an End the Trade

Tomorrow, @oaklandzoo is hosting an End the Trade Day as part of their ‘Taking Action Against the Illegal Wildlife Trade’ campaign. At the event, the Zoo will accept any wildlife-based items containing tusks, horns, bones, furs, turtle shells, reptilian skins, exotic feathers, and coral from guests. These animal products can appear as jewelry, souvenirs, hair accessories, fashion accessories (purses, belts, clothing), carvings, instruments, and more. Guests will also be able to participate in activities to learn about ways to help combat the illegal wildlife trade. More information on this campaign: oaklandzoo.org/endthetrade

Good news to start your week! WTA Partners @stlzoo

Good news to start your week! WTA Partners @stlzoo, @thewcs, and @turtlesurvival recently helped return 1,000 radiated tortoises back to the wild after they were rescued from wildlife trafficking. Read more through the link in bio.

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