Wear it Wild

The 'Wear it Wild' guide encourages youth groups (ages 5–14) to engage in animal-themed activities, such as creating costumes and masks from recycled materials, to raise funds for the protection of species like tigers and rhinos. It suggests events including open evenings, face-painting, treasure hunts, and 'safaris' involving bake sales or sponsored walks, while emphasizing the use of fake fur and recycled clothing.

• The 'Wear it Wild' initiative aims to raise money and awareness for iconic animals, such as tigers and rhinos, to help safeguard natural resources and vital habitats.
• The guide recommends creating costumes using recycled or found materials, such as plastic milk bottles for turtle shells or old cardboard for rhino armour, and explicitly mandates the use of fake fur instead of real fur.
• Suggested fundraising and engagement activities for youth groups include mask-making competitions, creating a group mascot for sponsorship, hosting open evenings, face-painting for a small charge, and organizing local treasure hunts or 'safari' weekend events featuring bake sales and sponsored walks.

APA

WWF South Africa (n.d.). Wear it Wild. https://wwfafrica.awsassets.panda.org/downloads/wiw_youth_group_pack_2022_tm.pdf

Chicago

WWF South Africa. Wear it Wild. n.d. https://wwfafrica.awsassets.panda.org/downloads/wiw_youth_group_pack_2022_tm.pdf.

Wikipedia

{{cite report |author=WWF South Africa |title=Wear it Wild |url=https://wwfafrica.awsassets.panda.org/downloads/wiw_youth_group_pack_2022_tm.pdf |access-date=17 August 2026 |via=Climate Insights Directory}}

BibTeX

@techreport{wwfsouthafricandwear, author = {{WWF South Africa}}, title = {{Wear it Wild}}, institution = {WWF South Africa}, url = {https://wwfafrica.awsassets.panda.org/downloads/wiw_youth_group_pack_2022_tm.pdf}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }