A procedure to check on Sheila the Cheetah's hind legs – February 2019

Post author:HESC
Post published:February 21, 2019
Post category:Cheetahs From The Hospital Student Programme Veterinary

On Monday 18 February, we asked wildlife vet, Dr. Peter Rogers, to assess Sheila the cheetah's hind legs. They appeared to be quite stiff when she walked, and she had…

HESC participates in an anti-rabies campaign

Post author:HESC
Post published:October 3, 2017
Post category:Community Involvement Conservation General Animals Student Programme Wildlife Conservation Experience

The Humane Society International and Activating Africa collaborated on a rabies awareness and vaccination project, to compile the required resources that will help streamline the efforts of those working to…

Wildlife Conservation Experience (WCE) – 20 July 2016

Post author:HESC
Post published:July 20, 2016
Post category:Conservation Education Student Programme Wildlife Conservation Experience

Feeding the animals, much to everyone’s delight. Seen from left to right are Seline Bregman, Benedetta Alban, Lisa Woodhouse, Kevin Berthet, and Tanita Oosthuisen. Bokkie Bok in the bottom right…

Wildlife Conservation Experience (WCE): Feedback by Susan Rodgers

Post author:HESC
Post published:July 6, 2016
Post category:Education Student Programme Wildlife Conservation Experience

Susan Rodgers recently participated in the WCE programme, and gives an account of her experience in this latest blog update. “I've just spent 3 weeks on the above programme and…

WCE visits Lumukisa Primary School

Post author:HESC
Post published:May 20, 2016
Post category:Community Involvement Education Student Programme Wildlife Conservation Experience

Last week student coordinator Tanita took Wildlife Conservation Experience (WCE) participants, Camila Olivares from the USA and Pauline Sabalette from France, to visit our adoptive school, Lumukisa Primary. This is…

WCE participant, Youp Jaski, faces his fear

Post author:HESC
Post published:April 25, 2016
Post category:Education Student Programme Wildlife Conservation Experience

Youp Jaski took part in our Wildlife Conservation Experience (WCE) programme a couple of weeks ago and came face to face with one of his lifetime fears. He tells us about…

Why join The Wildlife Conservation Experience?

Post author:HESC
Post published:April 15, 2016
Post category:Conservation Education News Student Programme Wildlife Conservation Experience

Building a mud bath for the rhinos The Wildlife Conservation Experience (WCE) is a hands-on 3 week intensive course for animal lovers and nature enthusiasts. Participants have the opportunity to…

Update on Philippa’s latest treatment procedure – 2 April 2016

Post author:HESC
Post published:April 6, 2016
Post category:Conservation Education From The Hospital News Orphans Rhinos Student Programme

On Saturday the 2nd of April 2016, Philippa underwent another treatment procedure. Dr Rogers, Janelle Goodwich and Liesel Steinmann from Provet Wildlife Services had a bit of a hard time…

Finding the Southern Cross (visible from January to October)

Post author:HESC
Post published:August 23, 2015
Post category:Education Student Programme Wildlife Conservation Experience

Planets The WCE students were introduced to the incredible world of stargazing as part of the survival aspect of the programme. Emphasis was placed on the Southern Cross in order…

Impala with a Difference

Post author:HESC
Post published:August 12, 2015
Post category:Education Student Programme Wildlife Conservation Experience

Normal impala On Sunday 2nd of August 2015, the team comprising the latest Wildlife Conservation Experience went to the Kruger National Park for a day trip. One of the sightings…