Wildlife SOS Hosts 13th Annual Bid to be Wild Online Auction

The event features wildlife-inspired art, gifts, and opportunities to support animal care, raising funds for the organization's rescue and conservation efforts.

Apr. 14, 2026 at 11:21am

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A bold, abstract painting in earthy tones of green, brown, and ochre, featuring sweeping geometric arcs, concentric circles, and precise botanical spirals, conceptually representing the interconnected web of wildlife conservation efforts.The Bid to be Wild auction offers a unique opportunity to support Wildlife SOS's vital work in rescuing and rehabilitating vulnerable wildlife across India.Salt Lake City Today

Wildlife SOS, a global wildlife conservation and welfare organization, has announced its 13th annual Bid to be Wild online auction will be held from April 22-28. The virtual auction features a unique selection of one-of-a-kind wildlife-themed items, including artwork, handmade clothing, and opportunities to provide food for rescued elephants, leopards, and monkeys. Proceeds from the auction directly support Wildlife SOS's mission to rescue elephants from abusive conditions, provide advanced veterinary care, and maintain the organization's Elephant Conservation and Care Centre.

Why it matters

The Bid to be Wild auction is one of Wildlife SOS's biggest annual fundraisers, helping to support the organization's critical rescue, rehabilitation, and conservation efforts for vulnerable wildlife in India. By participating in the auction, supporters can directly contribute to the care and protection of elephants and other animals in need.

The details

The auction features a diverse selection of wildlife-inspired items donated by the organization's supporters, including artwork, jewelry, clothing, and the opportunity to sponsor a day's worth of food for rescued elephants, leopards, and monkeys. Wildlife SOS hopes to raise more than $150,000 through the event to support its ongoing work, which includes operating a network of rescue centers across India, maintaining the country's first and only dedicated elephant hospital, and implementing conservation initiatives.

  • The 13th annual Bid to be Wild online auction will be held from April 22-28, 2026.
  • The auction is one of Wildlife SOS's biggest annual fundraisers.

The players

Wildlife SOS

A global wildlife conservation and welfare organization dedicated to providing specialized veterinary care and reducing human-wildlife conflict.

Nikki Sharp

The executive director of Wildlife SOS USA.

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What they’re saying

“This auction offers people everywhere a chance to step in and change the lives of animals who've endured unimaginable suffering.”

— Nikki Sharp, Executive Director, Wildlife SOS USA

What’s next

The Bid to be Wild online auction will be held from April 22-28, 2026, and people can explore auction items and place bids at us.givergy.com/wildlifesos2026.

The takeaway

The Bid to be Wild auction provides a unique opportunity for people to support Wildlife SOS's critical rescue, rehabilitation, and conservation efforts for vulnerable wildlife in India, including elephants, leopards, and monkeys. By participating in the auction, supporters can directly contribute to the care and protection of these animals in need.