About Women in Wildlife

Women in Wildlife is a global community and registered charity working to create a more equal, inclusive and supportive wildlife conservation sector.

We believe everyone should have the opportunity to build a meaningful and fulfilling career protecting wildlife. Yet women and gender-diverse people continue to face barriers to entering, remaining and progressing within the sector, from access to professional networks and career development opportunities to representation in leadership.

Women in Wildlife exists to help change that.

What we do

We support women and gender-diverse people at all stages of their wildlife careers by creating opportunities to connect, learn, gain experience and progress.

Through mentorship, bursaries, education, professional development, conservation expeditions and our international network, we help people build the skills, connections and confidence to pursue their careers in wildlife.

We also believe that representation matters. Through our podcast, events and digital platforms, we amplify the expertise, experiences and achievements of women working across all areas of wildlife conservation. By sharing diverse career journeys, we aim to make pathways into wildlife careers more visible and provide role models for the next generation.

Our work also extends directly into conservation. We collaborate with and support conservation organisations around the world, particularly initiatives that create opportunities for women, strengthen local communities and contribute to the protection of wildlife. Our conservation expeditions provide opportunities to gain hands-on experience, learn from people working on the ground and contribute to meaningful conservation and community projects.

Why gender equality matters

We want to see a wildlife conservation sector where women and gender-diverse people have equal opportunities not only to enter the field, but to remain, progress and lead within it.

For us, gender equality and conservation are interconnected. The challenges facing wildlife are complex, and addressing them requires diverse perspectives, experiences and voices at every level of decision-making.

By investing in the people working to protect wildlife, breaking down barriers to participation and progression, and creating more opportunities for diverse leadership, we believe we can help build both a more equal sector and a stronger future for wildlife conservation.

Our story

Women in Wildlife began in 2021 with a simple idea: to create the network we wished existed.

Our founder, Eliza Stott, was inspired to start Women in Wildlife after reading research exploring the experiences of women working in wildlife professions. Among the unmet needs identified were greater opportunities for career development and stronger professional networks for women.

What began as a platform for sharing the stories of women working with wildlife quickly grew into something much bigger.

Today, Women in Wildlife is an international community bringing together people across countries, disciplines and career stages. Our work has expanded from connection and representation into mentorship, professional development, education, bursaries, conservation experiences, partnerships and advocacy.

Our vision

A wildlife conservation sector where everyone has equal opportunity to participate, progress and lead.

We want women and gender-diverse people to have the support, opportunities and platforms they need to build fulfilling careers and contribute their expertise to protecting wildlife around the world.

By supporting people, creating connections and advocating for greater equality, we are working towards a conservation sector that is more diverse, inclusive and effective — and better equipped to protect wildlife for generations to come.