World Animal Protection Danmark

World Animal Protection Danmark

København K, Denmark

Animal welfareNature & Wildlife conservationEnvironment & ClimateTax-deductible donations
CharityFounded 1997International reach
Profile last updated: September 17, 2026

About

Founded in 1997, World Animal Protection Danmark is a charity based in København K, Denmark working on animal welfare, nature & wildlife conservation, environment & climate.

World Animal Protection Danmark is the Danish office of an international animal welfare organisation. It works to stop animal cruelty and improve welfare for farm animals and wild animals, including campaigns against the use of wild animals in entertainment and tourism, traditional medicine, and intensive farming. The organisation combines direct interventions with political advocacy and public engagement, is funded largely by private supporters, and receives legacies and membership contributions. It is part of a global network active in around 50 countries.

Location

København K, Denmark

Founded

1997

Organisation type

Charity

Legal name

World Animal Protection Danmark

Registration

26397448

Focus areas

animal welfarewildlife protectionfarm animalsanimal crueltylegacies

Languages

DA

Causes & programmes

Causes

Animal welfareNature & Wildlife conservationEnvironment & Climate

Works for

Animals

How they work

Advocacy & campaigningDirect servicesAwareness & education

Programmes

Lipsi dolphin reserve

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Animal welfare · Greece

Campaign and partner-supported project to open a sanctuary on the Greek island of Lipsi for former show dolphins, run with Aegean Marine Life Sanctuary.

Animal adoption programme

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Animal welfare · Romania, Thailand

Symbolic adoption of rescued elephants and bears that funds long-term care and natural habitats in sanctuaries.

Funding & support

Funded by

Individual donationsMembership feesLegacies

Ways to support

DonateMonthly givingMembershipLegacy givingSponsorshipShop

Trust

Tax-deductible donations

Credentials & affiliations

Industry memberships

Det Gode Testamente

Partnerships

Aegean Marine Life Sanctuary

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