‘Born Wild’ Raises £17,000 for Zoological Society of London (Copy)

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Written By William Fortescue

The WFP team were honoured to have been asked to attend the Zoological Society of London Gala last month for the second year running. Hosted by David Williams and Gerri Halliwell the event raised over £500,000 for their outstanding work protecting endangered species.

Safari in the City

For the second year running we’ve been able to attend this stunning evening, with a private, after hour tour and a sit down dinner in their ‘safari in the city’ tent.

Given the difficulties faced by human populations the world over, fundraising for wildlife can seem a peculiar event at the moment. The link between wildlife crime and organised crime though is no secret, with the illegal wildlife trade currently the third largest in the world (behind people and weapons) and perpetrated by the same gangs.

It was heartening therefore to see £522,000 raised on the night and what an effort it was from the entire team. We can’t wait to be back again next year.

Host Geri Halliwell before the event at the penguin enclosure

William Fortescue

With an instantly recognisable style William’s internationally acclaimed work has seen him quickly make his mark on the industry and raise over £110,000 for conservation causes. His first coffee table book, The Last Stand, was released in October 2022, the same month he became the youngest wildlife photographer to have a nine week solo exhibition in London.

Represented by leading art galleries at home in the U.K. and overseas William’s work has sold around the world and been part of globally successful conservation initiatives Prints for Wildlife and New Big 5.

In 2021, together with Matthew Armstrong-Ford, William co-founded Armstrong Fortescue, a photographic safari company dedicated to getting guests off the beaten track.

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