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Alveus is a virtual education center following the journeys of our non-releasable animal ambassadors, aiming to educate and spark an appreciation for them and their wild counterparts.
Introducing the Alveus Research & Recovery Institute
We're taking the Alveus approach to the wild; creating conservation breeding programs to help save species from extinction, while pushing forward technology and public engagement in conservation.
What is Alveus?
Founded by Maya Higa
Alveus is a nonprofit organization founded by Maya Higa that functions as a wildlife sanctuary and as a virtual education center facility to provide permanent homes to non-releasable animal ambassadors.
Alveus runs a 24/7 live stream on Twitch, where viewers can watch the animal ambassadors, get to know them and gain an appreciation for their species. The sanctuary also hosts content collaborations where creators can visit and participate in education programs, sharing the ambassadors with their own audiences and combining platforms to maximize the impact for spreading conservation messages.
Learn More About Alveus SanctuaryAmerican Red Fox · IUCN: Least Concern with increasing population trend
Fenn
He is an ambassador for the exploitation of wildlife in the pet trade and the fur trade.
Meet FennTokay Gecko · IUCN: Least Concern
Barong
They are an ambassador to teach people about responsible pet ownership, proper care for reptiles, and the illegal wildlife trade.
Meet BarongWolf Hybrid · IUCN: Least Concern
Roxy
She is an ambassador for educating people about responsible pet ownership, the historic persecution of wolves by humans, and the importance of wolves as keystone species in their ecosystems.
Meet RoxyMadagascar Hissing Cockroaches · IUCN: Not Evaluated
Barbara / Baked Bean
They are ambassadors for the importance of invertebrates and the misconceptions they face.
Meet Barbara / Baked BeanDo you want to support these animals?
Donations help Alveus carry on its mission to inspire online audiences to engage in conservation efforts while providing high-quality animal care to these ambassadors.
Animal Quest
Hosted by Maya, Animal Quest is an educational video series that introduces you to the ambassadors at Alveus. Each episode focuses on a different ambassador, teaching you about their species and their importance to our environment.
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All proceeds go directly into Alveus and the support + care of our educational ambassadors!
