About the Foundation
The Ventura Wildlife Foundation is a Hertfordshire based not-for-profit organisation established in 2021 with a focus to protect wildlife and natural habitats around the world.
Based within the grounds of Cassiobury Farm, the Foundation operates a private wildlife conservation centre where it is actively involved in ex-situ wildlife conservation initiatives such as EAZA’s EEP Programme. The centre is proudly home to over 70 different species of exotic animals ranging from tamarins, flamingos, red pandas and Galapagos tortoises through to zebras, kangaroos, tapir and bison.
In addition to the exotic animal collection the Foundation works to maintain a variety of rare and unusual domestic farm breeds within its ‘World Farm’ section of the centre. The Foundation believes that creating sustainable and responsible farming opportunities is an important strategy to protecting various natural habitats.
The Foundation also works at an in-situ level to participate in various conservation projects. Here in the UK its efforts include protecting birds, bats, bees and other native British wildlife. Further afield in countries such as Madagascar, South Africa, Australia, Columbia and Malta the Foundation is involved in various conservation projects through its international Conservation Partner Network.
Becoming a Member of the Foundation
Members play an important part in supporting the Ventura Wildlife Foundation’s conservation work and without members they simply could not operate. If you share the Foundation’s goals of protecting wildlife and natural habitats around the world, why not become a member today.
By joining the Foundation as a member you can become part of their extended family and show your support for wildlife conservation and habitat preservation. Plus, as an added benefit members enjoy a host of exclusive benefits and access to the private centre on private member days.
There are currently two levels of membership available-
Associate Membership
£25.00 flat rate
Associate membership is the Foundation’s entry level membership. As an associate member you will be supporting their conservation work, whilst enjoying access to book a host of exciting private events and activities at the conservation centre.
Full Membership
£70.00-£120.00 depending on category
Full membership is the best way to support the work of the Ventura Wildlife Foundation. As a full member you will have exclusive free access to all of the Foundation’s private Member Days which are spread throughout the year and benefit from as a host of special discounts and advanced access to exciting events and activities.
Find out more about membership and join us today by clicking here.
Educational Membership
If you are a school or other educational institution or group and would like to find out about becoming an Educational Member, please e-mail us at info@venturawildlifefoundation.org and ask for our Educational Membership Brochure.
Corporate Membership
A great way to support your Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) goals as a company is by becoming a corporate member of the Foundation. Enable your staff to enjoy the benefit of the centre whilst also supporting conservation at home and abroad. We have packages to suit everyone from a sole trader to a large corporation. Just e-mail us at info@venturawildlifefoundation.org and ask for our Corporate Membership Brochure.
Animal Collection
The conservation collection at the site includes many endangered exotic species and rare breed farm animals.
African Crested Porcupine
Aldabra Tortoise
Alpaca
American Bison
Anglo Nubian Goat
Asian Palm Civet
Asian Short Clawed Otter
Ayan Semani Chicken
Aylesbury Duck
Azaro Agouti
Banded Mongoose
Barnacle Goose
Binturong
Black Cheeked Lovebird
Bruces Pigeon
Capybara
Carribbean Flamingo
Coati
Corsac Fox
Cotton Top Tamarin
Crested Crane
Cuban Huttia
Dik Dik
Dingo
Dwarf Mongoose
Eastern White Pelican
Emu
Fossa
Galapagos Tortoise
Giant Continental Rabbit
Greater Flamingo
Greenwing Macaw
Grey Kangaroo
Guinea Pig
Helmeted Guinea Fowl
Honey Badger
Hornbill
Hungarian Steppe Cow
Javan Porcupine
King Parrot
Leopard Tortoise
Llama
Lowland Tapir
Madagascan Teal
Meerkat
Miniature Donkey
Miniature Horse
Mongoose Lemur
Ostrich
Parma Wallaby
Patagonian Mara
Peacock
Pink Backed Pelican
Plains Zebra
Pygmy Goat
Raccoon
Raccoon Dog
Red Footed Tortoise
Red Handed Tamarin
Red Kangaroo
Red Necked Wallaby
Red Panda
Red Ruffed Lemur
Reindeer
Ring Tailed Lemur
Scarlett Macaw
Snowy Owl
Soay Sheep
Squirrel Monkey
Straw Ibis
Sulcata Tortoise
Superb Parrot
Superb Starling
Three Banded Armadillo
Tragopan Pheasant