Rancho Wildlife Foundation

Rancho Wildlife Foundation (RWF) is a non-profit dedicated to the creation of a crucial link between people, animals, and the preservation of nature. RWF is established to create a beautiful place for people to connect with the wild in our world, and demonstrate ways by which all can make a positive contribution to the environment.

Program Activities

RWF operates independently from the grounds of the beautiful Rancho Las Lomas located in the foothills of Orange County California. The property encompasses over 22 acres in the midst of urbanization. The unique setting creates an ideal opportunity to attract visitors while promoting wildlife protection and education.

Current RWF programs include:



Education
• Interpret and foster awareness of wild animals and their environment through exhibits, programs and events such as our collaborative work with Irvine Unified School District. RWF has hosted local educators in teacher training that complimented our Endangered Species Program. RWF hosts over 30 educational groups from annually from local public schools, home schools and other educational organizations. RWF curriculum corresponds with the K-6 CA Public School curriculum.

• RWF also plays host to a number of charitable organizations in which the role of wildlife and a healthy ecosystem is presented. Children from groups such as Project Hope, Girls Inc., The Boy Scouts of America, Girl Scouts and the Orangewood Foundation have utilized the staff, animal collection at Ranch Las Lomas to not only have a beautiful event, but provide an impactful and important educational opportunity. It is when children are having fun that they learn the most. RWF strives to make a meaningful experience turn into real ways everyone can help take care of the planet and our wildlife. During these events we reach over 10,000 people annually.

As funds are available RWF will establish on going programs including:

Protection
• Providing financial support for in-situ wildlife conservation projects.

Education
• Provide conservationists and researchers outreach opportunities in order to facilitate a vital link between people outside of academia and the wild ecosystems in need of preservation.