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ManufacturingOhio, United States51-200 Employees
Wild Republic is a manufacturing company headquartered in Independence, Ohio, with offices worldwide and international distribution serving zoos, museums, aquariums, and other retailers. Founded in 1979 by an artist with a vision, it develops nature-themed toys and gifts and operates three major plush brands made entirely from recycled water bottles, including Ecokins (launched in 2019) and the newer Message from the Planet and Monsterkins lines. It employs 51-200 people. The company has pursued sustainability initiatives such as Earthkins, the first biodegradable plush toy line launched in 2024, and the Zero Waste Box Program, including partnerships with SSA Group and the Dallas Zoo; it also partnered with Planet Water in 2022. The corporate guiding principle is the Promise to the Planet, Animals and People, and reported revenue is in the range of $100 million to $250 million.