Responsible husbandry
Promoting understanding of species-appropriate nutrition, housing, enrichment, humane handling, and health monitoring.
Knowledge. Responsibility. Care.
A safety net for captive wildlife.
And the people who care for them.
Supporting responsible, species-appropriate care through education, practical knowledge, and connection.
Explore our missionOur mission
Better care begins
with understanding.
Captive Wildlife Safety Net of the United States is a nonprofit focused on the welfare of wildlife living in human care.
Our mission is to promote responsible husbandry, strengthen access to useful information, and support the people committed to meeting animals’ individual and species-specific needs.
We believe practical education and informed decisions can help build a stronger foundation for animal welfare.
Our focus
Care, supported by knowledge.
Our work centers on the everyday decisions that shape the lives of captive wildlife.
Support for caregivers
Encouraging the exchange of practical knowledge among owners, animal care professionals, and others committed to responsible care.
Informed animal welfare
Helping people understand animals’ needs and the role that attentive, knowledgeable care plays in their well-being.
Our approach
The animal’s needs come first.
Good care considers the whole animal: its health, environment, behavior, and daily experience.
- Species-appropriate careRecognize the differences between species and the needs of each individual.
- Practical educationMake responsible care easier to understand and apply.
- Humane treatmentSupport thoughtful handling, suitable environments, and opportunities for natural behavior.
- Shared responsibilityEncourage caregivers to seek qualified veterinary care and appropriate professional guidance.
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Let’s connect.
Contact us about our mission, educational efforts, or opportunities to support responsible captive wildlife care.
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for captive wildlife.
Support our work to promote responsible care and practical education for captive wildlife and their caregivers.
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