OUR JEWELS ARE DISAPPEARING
“Our true jewels, the wildlife, are vanishing at an alarming pace due to human-caused threats– from poaching and cruelty to habitat destruction and pollution.” ~ Azi Sharif, Founder & Executive Director at Wildlife Jewels.
This sad reality is exemplified by the staggering fact that over 1 million animal and plant species are on the brink of extinction, according to recent United Nations data. The decline in native species abundance by at least 20% in major habitats since 1900 further underscores the critical state of our natural world.
We CAN NOT imagine a world without WILDLIFE
WILDLIFE JEWELS® IS AN INTERNATIONAL PUBLIC CHARITY
REGISTERED 501(C)(3) NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION
We are driven by deep PASSION and unstoppable DEDICATION to PROTECTING WILDLIFE FROM
HUMAN-CAUSED THREATS
Wildlife Jewels® in the News!
Wildlife Jewels® in the News!
Nesting Gulls at La Jolla Need Your Help: Join Us in Protecting Them
Nesting Gulls at La Jolla Need Your Help: Join Us in Protecting Them
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A recap of Wildlife Jewels' World Wildlife Day Celebration Newport Beach!
An unforgettable day filled with art, fashion, education, and conservation!
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Join Wildlife Jewels® for an exciting day celebrating the United Nations World Wildlife Day 2025!
Wildlife Jewels® is honored to join the Antarctic and Southern Ocean Coalition as a Coalition Member.
Wildlife Jewels® is a proud new partner of the Wildlife Trafficking Alliance
Wildlife Jewels is honored to join the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) #NatureForAll
OUR MISSION
“Our mission is to protect wildlife from threats driven by human activities, to inspire individuals to value living wildlife, and to empower them to take impactful actions to save wildlife.”
Our mission involves protecting wildlife through an inventive fusion of creative arts, science, technology, and multidisciplinary collaborations. We execute this goal through our ambitious conservation initiatives, innovative educational programs, and global partnerships with diverse entities.
Join us!
OUR PROGRAMS
OUR PROGRAMS
At Wildlife Jewels®, our Arts & Education programs uniquely blend hands-on STEAM learning with service learning and creative expression to empower individuals of all ages to engage deeply with conservation.
Wildlife Jewels® Arts & Education
Our conservation work includes actions that provide immediate support and long-term sustainability for wildlife. We protect wildlife through advocacy, native habitat restoration, education, and awareness—reaching and engaging diverse audiences including underserved communities. From combating wildlife crime globally and locally to restoring vital pollinator habitats through community-driven native planting, we engage people with art, storytelling, and science to inspire action.
Empowering Communities to Protect Wildlife—Together
At Wildlife Jewels®, community connection drives every program we create. Our Community Engagement initiatives cultivate meaningful relationships with families, educators, and partner organizations—sparking hands-on conservation action and expanding access to wildlife education across diverse communities.
Wildlife Jewels EYES
The Wildlife Jewels EYES - Engage Your Eyes for Sealife™ Program is a proactive initiative committed to saving coastal wildlife by actively searching for, monitoring, and reporting distressed wildlife.
Wildlife Education for Schools
Wildlife Jewels® offers engaging, standards-aligned wildlife education programs for students in grades K–12, with tailored options for Title I schools. Our programs blend science, art, storytelling, and field learning to connect students with wildlife and inspire future conservationists.
Wildlife Jewels Youth Updates
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Wildlife Jewels Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Solana Beach March 2025
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Wildlife Jewels Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Solana Beach March 2025
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Wildlife Jewels Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Solana Beach March 2025
Wildlife Jewels & Project Wildlife Art Fundraiser
Wildlife Jewels® invites you to our Plant for Hummingbirds & Butterflies Celebration in Newport Beach!
Wildlife Jewels® King Tides “Sweep & Learn for Wildlife” Beach Cleanup at Corona del Mar State Beach + Little Corona del Mar Tide Pools!
Wildlife Jewels® King Tides “Sweep & Learn for Wildlife” Beach Cleanup at Corona del Mar State Beach + Little Corona del Mar Tide Pools!
Wildlife Jewels® Sweep & Learn for Wildlife Beach Cleanup Walk Solana Beach
“We dream of a world where wildlife thrives untouched by human activities, roaming freely in their natural habitats. In this world, every person recognizes the magnificent beauty and value of living wildlife, and takes significant action to ensure safety and protection of wildlife.”
