Back to the wild – the Caracal release
Due to the Caracal’s geographical distribution that ranges over a wide range of environments, the animal experiences different threats and thus has a variety of population trends. The species is…
Back to the wild – Our wild dogs release
At the beginning of the year an injured wild dog was transported to HESC and was treated by Dr Rogers. He had been severely bitten in the dorsal area (haunch/hind…
Wildlife Conservation Experience (WCE): Feedback by Susan Rodgers
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
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
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?
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
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)
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
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…
Student Blog: 14 July 2015
Last week, four new students arrived at the Centre to join our group! This includes Victoire Laurier and Paul Laurier from France and Nicola Murray and Patric Murray from England.…