No! Fahlo is definitely not an animal tracking bracelet scam, but there are scam copies of our company to watch out for. We were the world's first animal tracking brand, and the only one with 17 (and growing!) verifiable partnerships for animal tracking bracelets and plush. Our focus is and always has been coming together as a community to protect threatened wildlife around the world.
We are fortunate to partner with some pretty incredible non-profit organizations to bring awareness to wildlife conservation and fuel real-world change. Our animal tracking bracelets follow real animals in the wild and benefit our partner organizations in the process—anyone who says Fahlo is a scam has been misinformed.
DOES FAHLO ACTUALLY TRACK ANIMALS?
Absolutely! Fahlo's animal tracking bracelets and plush are much more than just stackable accessories. Each product connects you to a real animal in the wild, whose movements are monitored and recorded by our nonprofit partners to inform future conservation strategies.
HOW DOES FAHLO TRACK ANIMALS?
Each animal associated with a Fahlo bracelet is equipped with a non-invasive, safe tracking device, or is monitored using alternative methods such as motion sensor trail cameras. By scanning a QR code provided with each bracelet or plush, customers can follow an animal's live, delayed, or historical path on an interactive map. Each path is presented in a way that keeps the animals' safe in accordance with our partners' required guidelines. Since we founded Fahlo in 2018, we have been able to donate millions of dollars to our partner organizations who are on the front lines of wildlife conservation efforts. Check out more info about each of them below.
SEA TURTLE CONSERVANCY
Sea turtles are incredibly majestic ocean dwellers, and our planet wouldn't be the same without them. Their numbers are declining, so the Sea Turtle Conservancy is working to raise awareness and protect them. We partnered with the Sea Turtle Conservancy to create The Journey Bracelet, which allows you to track a real sea turtle on its journey across the sea.
SAVE THE ELEPHANTS
Habitat loss, climate change, and hunting have put African elephants in a state of critical endangerment. It’s up to us to fight for them because these gentle giants are threatened by poaching, human-wildlife conflict, and habitat loss every day. We partnered with the non-profit Save the Elephants to create The Expedition Bracelet, which allows you to track a real elephant in the wild. Not only do 10% of all profits go to our partners, but every time you wear your bracelet, you raise awareness.
POLAR BEARS INTERNATIONAL
As polar bear habitats in the Arctic are degrading due to climate change, a great loss to their population is occurring. Polar Bears International is one of the most prominent organizations working to protect polar bears by conducting research and educating the public. We’ve partnered with Polar Bears International on a wildlife collection featuring The Venture Bracelet and Venture Plush, which benefits their cause and helps protect the lives of polar bears in danger.
SAVING THE BLUE
Between pollution, rising sea levels, and overfishing, it is not a good time to be a fish, sea bird, whale, or shark. Saving the Blue is a highly regarded organization working to protect marine species, including endangered sharks, so we decided to link up with them. Together, we created The Voyage Bracelet, which lets you track a shark tagged by Saving the Blue on an interactive map.
GLOBAL PENGUIN SOCIETY
The Global Penguin Society is dedicated to the preservation and welfare of the world's penguin species. These iconic and beloved birds face numerous threats ranging from climate change to overfishing. Together, we introduced The Passage Bracelet to track the journey of a Magellanic penguins and catch a glimpse into their fascinating lives.
EWASO LIONS
Ewaso Lions is at the forefront of lion conservation in Kenya. Our partnership with Ewaso Lions has led to the creation of The Excursion Bracelet, enabling supporters to track a lion in Kenya. This initiative not only aids in lion conservation but also spreads awareness about the challenges these amazing animals face.
SOMALI GIRAFFE PROJECT
The Somali Giraffe Project is committed to the conservation of the often-overlooked Somali giraffe. This initiative focuses on research and habitat preservation to safeguard these graceful animals. Our collaboration has given rise to The Trek Bracelet, which tracks a real giraffe in Kenya and supports efforts to protect the species.
FIU MARINE MAMMAL ECOLOGY LAB
The FIU Marine Mammal Ecology Lab is a leader in oceanic research and conservation. Our partnership has led to the creation of The Odyssey Bracelet and The Wayfare Bracelet. Buying a dolphin or whale tracking bracelet aids in funding critical research endeavors and keeps you connected to the ocean.
DIAN FOSSEY GORILLA FUND
The Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund is renowned for its dedication to the protection and study of gorillas. Their relentless efforts in conservation, anti-poaching, and habitat preservation have been pivotal in safeguarding these magnificent primates. In partnership with the Fossey Fund, we’ve crafted The Traverse Bracelet, which allows you to track a mountain gorilla in Rwanda.
AZA SAFE: SAVING ANIMALS FROM EXTINCTION RED WOLF
The AZA’s Red Wolf SAFE Program is committed to the conservation and restoration of American Red Wolves. SAFE maintains healthy Red Wolf populations under human care to aid reintroduction efforts, raise awareness for Red Wolves, and support research vital to the recovery and management of this important species. The Scout Bracelet helps Fahlo further this mission, tracking critically endangered Red Wolves as they navigate the North Carolina terrain.
GEORGIA AQUARIUM
As the only aquarium in the western hemisphere displaying whale sharks, Georgia Aquarium is in a rare position to study these gentle giants up close. Through in-depth research and conservation efforts in the field, they strive to better understand their biology and behavior to champion conservation efforts worldwide. The Quest Bracelet helps Fahlo further this mission, tracking endangered whale sharks on their quest through tropical waters.
UC SANTA CRUZ BELTRAN LAB + SEYMOUR MARINE DISCOVERY CENTER
This conservation pair [UCSC Beltran Lab / Seymour Marine Discovery Center] studies young elephant seals during their first few trips to sea, and adult females on their long routine migrations. They aim to maintain seal populations while gathering data on their biology, ecology, and at-sea behavior to inform conservation strategies for marine megafauna worldwide. The Glide Bracelet helps Fahlo further this mission, tracking northern elephant seals at Año Nuevo Reserve in California.
THE SLOTH CONSERVATION FOUNDATION
The Sloth Conservation Foundation endeavors to protect both two-and three-fingered sloths in Costa Rica. Promotion of peaceful human-sloth coexistence, community outreach, research, rescue & release efforts, and development of sustainable sloth tourism all help conservationists envision a future in which sloths and their forests thrive. The Wander Bracelet helps Fahlo further this mission, tracking sloths through the South Caribbean canopies.
CLEARWATER MARINE AQUARIUM
Conservationists at the Clearwater Marine Aquarium utilize research, environmental education, rescue, rehabilitation, and release efforts to help conserve manatees and their habitats. In 2023, the aquarium even broke ground on a new manatee rehabilitation center designed to provide specialized restorative care. The Drift Bracelet helps Fahlo further this mission, tracking threatened manatees as they drift through Florida’s coastal waters.
SNOW LEOPARD CONSERVANCY
Snow Leopard Conservancy is dedicated to the survival of snow leopards and conservation of their mountain habitats. By growing environmental awareness and sharing innovative practices with local communities, they envision a future in which people and wildlife exist in harmony with their environment. The Ascent Bracelet furthers this mission with every purchase, tracking vulnerable snow leopards through vast mountain terrain.
SAN DIEGO ZOO WILDLIFE ALLIANCE
An international, nonprofit conservation organization, San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance is committed to inspiring passion for nature and creating a world where all life thrives. By integrating wildlife health, science, and education to develop sustainable conservation solutions, they help protect and restore wildlife populations around the world—including koalas. The Lounge Bracelet helps Fahlo support this mission with every purchase, tracking endangered koalas in their Eastern Australia habitats.
WHAT OUR PARTNERS SAY ABOUT US
"Fahlo, previously branded as Wildlife Collections, is the exclusive turtle tracking jewelry partner of the Sea Turtle Conservancy and donates 10% of net profits from every turtle bracelet sold to STC. Thanks to our partnership, Fahlo has donated almost $300,000 towards our sea turtle conservation programs!” - Sea Turtle Conservancy
“Want to follow your own elephant’s journey? Fahlo’s Expedition Bracelet comes with an experience that will last all year: the ability to track a wild elephant online. The Expedition Bracelet includes your elephant’s name, photo, history, and the ability to see where he or she travels throughout their African habitat. Fahlo donates 10% of profits to Save the Elephants.” - Save The Elephants
“Our friends at Fahlo have a fun and engaging way of helping people learn more about wildlife conservation—wildlife tracking bracelets. With your purchase from their Venture line, you receive your own bracelet and a QR code that allows you to follow the tracks of your very own live polar bear in Western Hudson Bay. Fahlo is a Northern Lights sponsor of Polar Bears International and donates 10% of all proceeds to help fund our work.” - Polar Bears International
“Fahlo’s support has not only funded, but also influenced our research and conservation efforts. We have an exclusive relationship with Fahlo and can confirm they are the only shark tracking bracelet company we are partnered with. Lastly, we must thank all who have purchased a Voyage bracelet which has directly supported our important work.” – Saving the Blue
ARE FAHLO BRACELETS REAL?
So with all that said, if anyone asks you this or “is Fahlo a scam?” you’ll be able to say with certainty, “No!” We are always working towards our mission of protecting wildlife.
We’re incredibly thankful for the organizations we work with every day, as well as all of you who purchase sustainably sourced bracelets to support conservation. Together, we are making the world a safer place for animals!