The magnificent Caucasian Red Deer was once roaming in the forests of Armenia. But poaching and careless cutting of forest led to the disappearance of this iconic animal from its habitat.
Adopt a Red Deer and help us reintroduce them in Armenia.
Let’s bring them back home together!
The magnificent Caucasian Red Deer was once roaming in the forests of Armenia. But poaching and careless cutting of forest led to the disappearance of this iconic animal from its habitat.
Adopt a Red Deer and help us reintroduce them in Armenia.
Let’s bring them back home together!
Our ultimate goal is to restore the population of the Caucasian Red Deer in Armenia. For that purpose we have built a dedicated Breeding Center at the Dilijan National Park, where we breed the deer, take care of them and release into the nature once they are ready.
In 2022 we released the first 3 individuals and will be releasing 5- 10 deer each year. Your symbolic adoption supports our work and gives us the means to continue.
At the same time, in Armenia, together with our partners, we are building awareness on the necessity for the coexistence of people with wildlife, maintaining a precious balance. Another major threat to that balance is wildlife crime and we are doing our best to stop it.
The Caucasian Red Deer is a social and primarily nocturnal animal. It eats a variety of grasses and leaves and occasionally berries and mushrooms. It can weight up to 320 kg.
In WWF we use tracking collars to monitor Red Deer movements and collect baseline data like home range sizes, behavior and diet. The collars are designed to minimize impact on the animals’ behavior and to maximize their detectability.
The first 14 individuals of the Red Deer were brought to Armenia from the Islamic Republic of Iran in 2018 in the scope of the Red Deer Reintroduction Project. Since then 21 fawns had already been born in the Center.
First of all: thank you. You’re choosing something different. This is not a normal gift. This is a special gift because it will help protect the beautiful and fragile nature that surrounds us.
This is a perfect gift for animal lovers, environmentalists or simply people with a big heart.
Last-minute gift? This is the perfect solution! You can send the personalized certificate very quickly! We’ll keep you updated on how you’re supporting our vital work.
Safety: our donation process is fully encrypted to ensure all personal and financial information is kept safe and secure.
Any questions? Take a look at our adoption FAQs
First of all: thank you. You’re choosing something different. This is not a normal gift. This is a special gift
because it will help protect the beautiful and fragile nature that surrounds us.
This is a perfect gift for animal lovers, environmentalists or simply people with a big heart.
1. Choose the animal you love the most
2. Personalize the certificate with your own message
3. Fill the data (you can decide what day and what time you want the person to receive your
special gift)
4. Send the gift easily by email (you’ll receive a copy)
5. Enjoy the special gift
Last-minute gift? This is the perfect solution! You can send the personalized certificate very quickly!
We’ll keep you updated on how you’re supporting our vital work.
Safety: our donation process is fully encrypted to ensure all personal and financial information is kept
safe and secure.