In gratitude for over 2 decades of loyal service
We would like to thank one of our most loyal and hardworking staff members for her dedication and commitment to the centre. Lafisie Malokoane is finally taking a well-deserved retirement…
Karen Swiegers is promoted to General Manager at HESC
Karen Swiegers has recently been promoted to General Manager at HESC. She is an invaluable member of our team and has played an enormous role at the centre over the…
The Irwin’s visit HESC
Many will remember Steve Irwin, otherwise known as The Crocodile Hunter, who was an Australian wildlife expert, television personality and conservationist. Since Irwin’s passing, his family (including his widow Terri…
Cheetah Personality: Scarecrow’s brother
Our spotlight this month is on cheetah, Scarecrow’s Brother. This cheetah is quite a character. He is often spotted climbing trees but has a penchant for one particularly tree which…
Cheetah Personality – Adine
The King Cheetah is part of the African cheetah species, but has a rare fur pattern mutation. This recessive gene must be inherited from both parents for the unique pattern…
Spotlight on: Trevor Alford
Meet Trevor Anorld, our new general manager. “I grew up in Johannesburg but have always had an obsession with nature and the outdoors. From the age of 14, I was…
Michael the Marvellous
Michael, born on the 1 January 2006, is quite the character. He loves to tease our guides when they do a tour, right when the guide gets a question asking,…
We bid farewell to Gretha Scheepers – Dec 2009 – February 2015
Gretha joined HESC 6 years ago as the curio shop manager. She learned all about guests’ preferences and tastes when it came to this retail outlet. She did an amazing…
Farewell Ilana Mahoney
The Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre bids farewell to one of its finest staff members, Ilana Mahoney. Four years ago this spirited woman from Port Elizabeth walked into the Centre with…
Spotlight on: Leandri Weerts and Sydney Staples
Leandri Weerts is our new admin assistant (aka front-office lady). After studying Travel and Tourism, Leandri landed up on our doorstep, where she holds the title as the first person that…