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WCS Indonesia Program

Wildlife and terrestrial and marine habitat conservation through research and partnerships in Indonesia.

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Published focus

WCS Indonesia describes work on forests, marine conservation, wildlife trade, policy, and human–wildlife interactions. Its programme includes support for terrestrial and marine protected areas.

Understanding its work

Its official site describes a science-based approach including wildlife surveys, protected-area management support, and work with government and communities. This is a conservation-programme profile, not an announcement that it accepts animals from the public.

Before you contact

Choose the relevant programme or official contact route. Confirm location and process with WCS directly; this directory has not independently checked service capacity or legal status.

At a glance

From the organisation’s official website; the logo is shown for identification only.

Founded
1997 source ↗
Based in
Bogor, West Java
Works in
Aceh, Lampung, North Sulawesi, Gorontalo, East Nusa Tenggara, West Nusa Tenggara, Central Java, South Sulawesi

Programmes, as published on its website

  • Maleo ↗ — Since 2001 it has protected maleo nesting grounds in and around Bogani Nani Wartabone National Park through site management, semi-natural hatcheries and local guardians; the organisation reports more than 10,000 chicks released by the end of 2015.
  • Sumatran Elephant ↗ — SMART patrols and wildlife-crime investigation in Way Kambas National Park, crop protection units to reduce human–elephant conflict, and population monitoring using faecal DNA.
  • Sumatran Tiger ↗ — Supports the national tiger action plan, habitat protection, conflict mitigation with tiger-proof livestock pens, population monitoring, and technical support for wildlife-trade law enforcement.
  • Rote Island Snake-necked Turtle ↗ — Habitat surveys on Rote Island, release-site assessment, genetic analysis, and plans to return Rote Island snake-necked turtles from zoos to their home island.
  • Bukit Barisan Selatan (Way Canguk Research Station) ↗ — Since 1995 it has supported the management of Bukit Barisan Selatan National Park, including the Way Canguk Research Station.

Animals it works with

Maleo →Sumatran elephant →Sumatran tiger →Rote Island snake-necked turtle →

Related animal causes

Why are Sumatran elephants endangered? Threats, law and ride ban →Why are Sumatran tigers endangered? Poaching, snares and numbers →

Official links

Official donation page ↗X ↗Facebook ↗Instagram ↗YouTube ↗

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Published contact: wcsindonesia@wcs.org · +62 251 8342135 / 8306029 · Jalan Malabar 1 No. 11, Babakan, Bogor Tengah, Bogor, West Java 16128 source ↗

What has been checked

  • Identity and official website — Identity as published by the organisation; not independent verification. (checked 2026-09-23, source ↗)
  • Service area and service focus — Programmes and areas summarised from the official website; capacity, hours and animal acceptance are unconfirmed. (checked 2026-09-23, source ↗)

Not yet checked by PanduanHewan: registration and legal form, contact ownership and confirmation, dated activity reporting, financial reporting, independent audit. Unchecked items are not a negative rating.

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Identity and official websiteIdentity as published by the organisation; not independent verification.

Profile compiled from official public sources; no direct confirmation or registration check.

Source checked
2026-09-23
Next review target
2026-12-18

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Registration and legal formNot independently checked against the applicable registry.

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Service area and service focusProgrammes and areas summarised from the official website; capacity, hours and animal acceptance are unconfirmed.

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Source checked
2026-09-23
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2026-12-18

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Dated activity reportingReporting periods, counting methods and reported outcomes have not been assessed.

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Sources & references

  1. WCS Indonesia Program — About Us ↗

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PanduanHewan. WCS Indonesia Program. Last substantive update: 23 September 2026. https://panduanhewan.org/en/organisations/wcs-indonesia/

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