Step 1: Understand Our Standards

Read our North American standards and consider how they might apply to your operation. Feel free to contact us with any questions.

Step 2: Fill Out An Application

Request and fill out our application for North American participants. To request an application, please email info@wildlifefriendly.org

Step 3: Application Review And Fee Payment*

Our certification team will review your application and let you know if additional information is needed. Once your eligibility is confirmed, we will ask you to pay a non-refundable $250 application fee *, and we will discuss options for a field audit with you.

If you prefer to pay by check please notify info@wildlifefriendly.org and see payment options for details.

Step 4: Field Visit And Audit Review

First, a field auditor visits to document the practices detailed in the Certified Predator Friendly® standards. Then, our certification team will review the results of the field visit and let you know of any requests for further information. Once all your paperwork is in order, your application will be sent to WFEN’s Certification Committee for appraisal.

Step 5: Certification Decision

Upon successful review by our Certification Committee, we will provide you with a certificate that shows your certification status and help you to apply our logo in marketing. Please note that certified enterprises pay a logo fee of $250* for enterprises with turnover below $250,000 – in their first year of certification.

Step 6: Annual Renewal

To remain certified in good standing, every operation must allow regular visits and provide Certified Predator Friendly® with information about any changes that may affect its status. An annual logo fee – $250* for enterprises with turnover below $250,000 – is due following re-inspection.