Wild Sanctuary

Wild Sanctuary is a renowned brand that has been dedicated to recording, archiving, researching, and expressing the biophony™ - the natural world's voice - since 1968. Their team has traveled extensively across the globe to capture the extremely rare wild soundscapes, which serve to inform and enrich their specialized efforts, from fieldwork to public performances. Led by Bernie Krause, a leading expert in natural sound, Wild Sanctuary has made significant contributions to the field of soundscape ecology.

Their extensive audio archive contains over 4,500 hours of wild soundscapes and more than 15,000 identified life forms, including marine and terrestrial environments from diverse biomes. This unique resource also captures habitats that have undergone significant changes or no longer exist. In addition to their audio archive, Wild Sanctuary offers a range of products and services.

Their sound sculptures transform public spaces into immersive installations that replicate the dynamic 3D experiences found in natural habitats. They also provide programs and workshops that encourage soundscape inquiry, including academic support, scientific research, field-recording workshops, and community outreach. With their exceptional expertise and dedication to preserving and sharing the natural world's sounds, Wild Sanctuary is an authentic and inspiring authority in the field of natural sounds