We are a UK-based conservation non-profit working internationally to offer support in animal care, management and wildlife health.
Our Mission
Wilder international provides support, advice and training to build capacity for sanctuaries, rescue centers and conservation organisations on the front lines where animal welfare meets conservation. Whether it is bear nutrition, primate training or reptile veterinary care we are committed to supporting wildlife and those who care for them.
Our Team
Lorraine Miller
Lorraine has been working in the zoological and wildlife conservation industries for 18 years, working with a variety of species at several different facilities in the UK, Africa, Asia, Australia and New Zealand. She specialises in primate care and has consulted on topics such as nutrition, introductions, behaviour, facility design, husbandry, health and safety, and staff training.
She has extensive experience with managing wildlife in human care and supports individual facilities and larger organisational groups in improving the welfare of the animals in their care.
She has supervised introductions, animal transfers and animal training, as well as gained extensive knowledge of primate nutrition and enrichment needs to maximise animal health and welfare. She holds a Bsc in Wildlife Conservation and an Fd in Zoology, along with certificates in animal management, animal welfare and behaviour, as well as in team management.
Dr. Matyas Liptovszky
Mat is a wildlife veterinarian with over 20 years of international experience. He worked in a wide range of field conservation and research projects in Europe, the UK, Asia, Africa, Central America and Australasia. He graduated as a veterinary surgeon in 2005, and also earned a diploma in wildlife management during his studies. He holds a master in exotic animal medicine and an MSc in science communication. He is a European Veterinary Specialist in Zoological Medicine and an RCVS Recognised Specialist in Zoo and Wildlife Medicine.
Mat is Professor of Practice in Zoological Medicine and Head of Division of Population Science at the University of Nottingham, School of Veterinary Medicine and Science. Prior to this position he worked in a number of European, UK and Australian zoos both as a zoo and wildlife veterinarian and in different leadership roles. His main focus of interest is wildlife health, welfare and conservation and more specifically the interface of ex-situ and in-situ conservation, as well as science communication. He is the veterinary and research advisor of the European Association of Zoos and Aquarium‘s Western lowland gorilla EEP.
Animals. People. Places.
We work with other projects, organisations and people to create a better world for wildlife.
TESTIMONIALS
What people say
about us
“If it’s great ape advice you need then look no further! I first met Lainy when she was working with gorillas in New Zealand and have had the privilege to continue our friendship over the years that followed as she moved around the world continuing to develop her great ape passion. She is a very kind-hearted person and has a wealth of knowledge when it comes to all things great ape. In 2016 after many years working primates I had the opportunity to expand my primate experience into the great ape world and since then Lainy has always been there willing to offer me advice as I have needed it. Lainy certainly gets a big pant hoot from me!”
Blair Chapman
Head Primate Keeper ・ Rockhampton Zoo
“Lorraine brings her positive and proactive attitude to everything she works towards. Along with her extensive experience working with captive primates, specifically with the great apes, she also has a vast range of experience working with conservation NGOs around the world. Lorraine is a pleasure to work with and a fantastic public speaker for ape welfare and conservation causes. It would be fantastic to work with you again in the future.”
Dr Clare Ellis
Senior lecturer in animal and veterinary sciences ・ University of Central Lancashire