Expert care, endless joy

Britain’s market leader in wildlife care

Founded in 1987 on a farm in rural Shropshire, CJ Wildlife has spent nearly four decades helping people transform their gardens into thriving havens for wildlife. What began as a passion for supporting garden birds has grown into a leading wildlife care brand, trusted by customers, conservation partners and retailers across the UK and Europe through our Vivara network.

Today, our products are available online and in stores nationwide, and we are proud to be recognised for our quality, innovation and measurable impact on wildlife conservation.

Our vision: biodiversity starts at home

Biodiversity is essential for healthy ecosystems, yet it is under increasing pressure. Wildlife is losing vital habitat, natural food sources and safe nesting spaces. We believe the future of wildlife protection begins right outside your door. Gardens, balconies and urban green spaces are now some of the most important refuges for birds and other wildlife.

Our vision is simple but ambitious: to create a future where people and wildlife live in balance, and where every outdoor space plays a role in supporting biodiversity.

We see this future as:

  • Guided by science and real-world expertise
  • Focused on restoring natural habitats
  • Supporting safe nesting and nutritious feeding
  • Driven by collaboration with conservation experts and communities
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Our mission: turning outdoor spaces into wildlife havens

We inspire people across the UK to transform their gardens and balconies into safe, thriving environments for wildlife. By making it simple, effective and rewarding to support birds, insects and small mammals, we help:

  • Create safe feeding and nesting spaces
  • Support successful breeding and fledging
  • Encourage greater biodiversity
  • Contribute directly to conservation projects

When you choose CJ Wildlife, you are doing more than buying bird food or a nest box. You are supporting habitat protection, ecosystem restoration and safer breeding spaces for wildlife across the UK and beyond.

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Our story: from Shropshire roots to wildlife experts

CJ Wildlife was founded with one clear belief: if you truly understand wildlife, you can properly support it. From the very beginning, we have studied how birds, hedgehogs, squirrels, bats and insects feed, nest and behave. This scientific foundation continues to shape everything we do today.

When we started, just 18 bird species were commonly fed in UK gardens. Today, thanks to better understanding, improved products and growing public awareness, more than 80 species regularly visit feeders.

Over the years, we have expanded our range, refined our expertise and built strong partnerships with leading conservation organisations. The result is a collection of practical, effective products designed to make a real difference, not just in gardens, but across wider ecosystems.

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Expert care, endless joy

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We give back – we contribute over £1 million to wildlife charities each year​

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No. 1 in quality and expertise - with 500+ products endorsed by leading wildlife organisations

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We’re loved - rated 4.7 by our customers in 11 countries

Built on knowledge. Backed by science.

We work closely with more than 25 conservation partners across the UK and Europe, including the National Trust, NABU and Vogelbescherming. Our product range is developed with expert input and many items are endorsed by conservation organisations.

Each year, we contribute over £1 million to wildlife charities and conservation projects, helping to restore habitats, protect species and support biodiversity.

Our development process is rigorous:

  • Wildlife research and behavioural studies
  • In-house product design by specialists
  • Testing in collaboration with conservation partners
  • Continuous quality control and improvement

This is not guesswork. This is expertise in action.

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Designed and produced with care

Unlike many brands, we develop and manufacture a large proportion of our products in our own European facilities. This gives us full control over quality, sustainability and ethical standards. We also produce our own seed mixes, peanuts, peanut cakes and peanut butters, alongside expanding facilities for fat-based bird foods. Our wooden products use FSC®-certified timber wherever possible, sourced from responsibly managed forests. We are also ISO 9001 certified, ensuring consistent quality management across everything we do.

In our food production facilities

  • Recipes are carefully developed to meet birds’ nutritional needs
  • Ingredients are responsibly sourced
  • Peanuts are rigorously tested for aflatoxins
  • Seeds are selected for their nutritional value

Working in partnership with the National Trust

Our partnership with the National Trust brings together two organisations committed to protecting wildlife and connecting people with nature.

Through our National Trust Garden Wildlife Range, available online and at selected National Trust sites, we support vital conservation work across the UK. A minimum of £60,000 is donated through product sales, directly contributing to projects that protect habitats and wildlife at National Trust locations.

When you choose products from this range, you are helping wildlife thrive not only in your own garden, but across the country.

Care and joy in every garden

At the heart of CJ Wildlife is a simple idea: caring for wildlife should feel rewarding and joyful.

There is something truly special about watching a robin visit your feeder, seeing fledglings take their first flight, or noticing new species appear in your garden over time. These moments connect us to nature in a meaningful way.

We design our products not only to support wildlife, but to create these everyday moments of wonder. Because helping nature should feel positive, engaging and full of life.

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Trusted. Proven. Impactful.

  • Market-leading wildlife care brand in the UK
  • Over 1,200 products designed for garden wildlife
  • Over £1 million donated annually to conservation projects
  • Rated 4.8/5 by UK customers
  • ISO 9001 certified quality management
  • FSC®-certified materials used where possible
  • Available online and in retail locations nationwide

More than a brand

CJ Wildlife is part of a wider movement to protect biodiversity, restore ecosystems and bring wildlife back into everyday life.

When you choose CJ Wildlife, you are choosing expertise, responsibility and real impact, in your garden and far beyond it.

What Customers Say About Us

Lisa 14/07/2026
As always, delighted with my delivery.
As always, delighted with my delivery. birds gobble up the food at breakneck spee...
Ms Anna Walters 14/07/2026
Very helpful assistance on phone.
Very helpful assistance on phone.
Anna 14/07/2026
Bird bath and bird water drinker
Very quick delivery and so securely packed. impressed.
Heidi Yorke 14/07/2026
well made boxes attracted birds…
Well made boxes attracted birds straight away x
Pufferfish 13/07/2026
Great product
Great product. looks really good in the garden and best thing it’ll last. delive...
Giselle Jones 13/07/2026
The ceramic bird bath is good quality…
The ceramic bird bath is good quality and was well packed , as was the generous am...
Customer 13/07/2026
The birds give all your products five…
The birds give all your products five stars! tweet tweet!
Susan Bostock 13/07/2026
Very quick delivery and good service
Very quick delivery and good service
melanie harding 12/07/2026
Fast delivery
Fast delivery
customer 12/07/2026
Great product
Delivered on time and as described
Rated 4.8/5 for customer service from 1794 reviews. See our latest 5-star reviews above.
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Frequently asked questions

How does my purchase support the National Trust?

When you buy selected products from us, you’re helping support the vital conservation work of the National Trust.

A contribution from these purchases goes directly towards protecting historic landscapes, wildlife habitats and nature reserves across the UK.

So every feeder, nest box or bird food doesn’t just help the birds in your garden, it also helps protect nature on a much larger scale.

What is your return policy if I am not happy with the product?

We want you to be completely happy with your purchase. If something isn’t quite right, you can return your product within the return period for a refund or exchange.

Simply contact our customer service team and we’ll guide you through the process.

Our goal is simple: make returns easy, fair and hassle-free, so you can shop with confidence.

Is your wood sourced sustainably?

Yes. The wood used in our products comes from FSC®-certified sources.

The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC®) certification ensures that forests are managed in a way that protects biodiversity, wildlife habitats and local communities.

By choosing sustainably sourced wood, we make sure that supporting birds and wildlife in your garden also helps protect forests and ecosystems for the future.

How is CJ Wildlife working to reduce plastic packaging?

We’re continuously working to reduce our environmental footprint and packaging is a big part of that.

Wherever possible, we are reducing plastic, switching to recyclable materials and optimising packaging sizes to minimise waste. We’re also exploring innovative packaging solutions that protect products while using fewer resources.

Our goal is simple: less unnecessary packaging, more focus on nature.

Are your food products manufactured in-house?

Yes. Many of our bird food products are developed and produced in-house.

This allows us to carefully control ingredient quality, nutritional value and sustainability. Our mixes are designed by wildlife experts and specifically formulated for the needs of wild birds and other garden wildlife, providing the energy, protein and nutrients they need throughout the year.

Producing in-house also means we can maintain high standards while constantly improving our recipes.

What is the relationship between Vivara and CJ Wildlife?

Vivara is part of the CJ Wildlife family. Vivara focuses on products for wildlife lovers like you, while CJ Wildlife is our research and development powerhouse. Our ornithologists and biologists design all our bird food and habitats to meet the highest standards for nutrition, safety and effectiveness.

Where is the bird food from CJ Wildlife manufactured?

Most CJ Wildlife bird food is made in our own production facility in Germany. By producing in-house, we control the whole process, from ingredient selection to the final product that reaches your feeder.

Are CJ Wildlife products tested for safety?

Absolutely. Safety comes first. Every ingredient, especially peanuts, which are rigorously tested for aflatoxins, harmful mould toxins that can be fatal to birds. Our seed mixes are also carefully cleaned to remove dust and debris that could cause respiratory problems.

Does CJ Wildlife work with conservation organisations?

Yes, it is at the heart of everything we do. We have over 25 partnerships with leading conservation organisations across Europe. We work closely with organisations like the National Trust to research bird populations and develop products that truly help local wildlife and support declining species. We give away £1 million annually to nature restoration and biodiversity projects. Hence with every product you purchase for your garden or balcony, you help create a richer, more vibrant natural world, close to home and far beyond.

Can I buy CJ Birdfood in bulk?

Yes! Sustainability is very important to us, therefore many of our most popular mixes and seeds are available in larger sizes (up to 20 kg). Buying in bulk saves money and reduces packaging waste due to the reduction of packaging used per kilogram of food. Good for you and even better for the planet.

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