Our Story
Youth can make a real difference for wildlife
Kids Saving Critters Conservation Foundation was founded in 2017 by brothers Finn and Declan Heys, who believed that young people can make a real difference for wildlife and the environment. Today, the organization is a youth-led nonprofit dedicated to protecting wildlife, conserving habitats, and inspiring environmental stewardship through hands-on action. Through conservation projects, environmental education, community service, and leadership opportunities, we empower young people to create positive change. From habitat restoration and citizen science to wildlife conservation projects around the world, we believe that kids can make a real difference when they’re given the opportunity to take action.
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Countries
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Youth Connected
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Kids on Wildlife Field Trips
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Monkey Enclosure Built
What We Do
Our Programs
Three ways we connect kids to wildlife conservation around the world.
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Featured Project · Costa Rica
Howler Monkey Sanctuary
Spider monkeys in Costa Rica face habitat loss and hunting. We partnered with Kids Saving the Rainforest Wildlife Sanctuary to fundraise and build a large rehabilitation enclosure for rescued monkeys. We met our goal—and the enclosure is complete.
Where We Work
Our Countries
Kids Saving Critters has active and upcoming projects on four continents.
“Today the kids had such an amazing day traveling from San Jose to Manuel Antonio National Park! Thank you very, very much. This was an experience that will stay with the kids forever. Kids Saving Critters is amazing!”
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From the Blog
Stories, interviews, and updates from our kids and projects.
Get In Touch
Get involved!
Interested in volunteering on a community conservation project? Have an idea that could help protect wildlife, restore habitat, or improve your community? We’d love to hear from you. From habitat restoration and community cleanups to citizen science and environmental education, no project is too big or too small. Share your idea and help us create positive change.
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info@kidssavingcritters.org
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We work in
Costa Rica · South Africa · Belize · Greece · United States