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Wild Republic has been delighting consumers around the globe with an expansive collection of nature-related toys and gifts since 1979. Headquartered in Independence, Ohio, Wild Republic has offices throughout the world with international distribution serving zoos, museums, aquariums and retailers.

Wild Republic Timeline

1979

Founded as K&M International by G.B. and Kamala Pillai

1998

Expansion into Europe

1999

Rebranded to the Wild Republic due to explosion of the Wild Republic Hanging Monkey line
Wild Republic Retail was founded to assist customers in shop operations
India manufacturing started as Bodygear making treadmills

2000

Expansion into Australia

2002

KMIT, now Wild Republic Tech, was created as a division of the company to further serve our customers and enhance the consumer experience at attractions

2008

Opened India wholesale

2013

Wild Republic Retail opened operations at Zoo Berlin shop

2023

Global Headquarters and North America warehouse operations moved to new state-of-the-art home in Independence, Ohio

Our Business Partners

KMIT Solutions, a subsidiary of Wild Republic / K&M International, helps Zoos, Aquariums, Museums, and Parks operate more efficiently. Our fully integrated business process software, KM-Ware, helps customers raise additional donations and improve the visitors’ experience.

KMIT Solutions

Wild Republic partners with the following wildlife organizations to help support their conservation efforts:

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