Conservation Partners

Care for wild

Care for Wild is the largest orphan rhino sanctuary in the world. They rescue, rehabilitate, rewild, release and protect rhinos but also do so much more.

South Africa was fast becoming the centre of the rhino poaching crisis.  Rhinos were being brutally murdered daily in National Parks, Provincial Parks and on private property to meet the demand for bogus medicines made from rhino horn. The illegal rhino horn trade catapulted the status of the White Rhino to ‘Near Threatened’ and the Black Rhino to ‘Critically Endangered’.

Many of these devastating poaching incidents left behind young, defenseless, orphaned calves. As the effects of the escalating poaching crisis became evident, so too did the need for a highly specialised care facility that could support the conservation efforts to save this iconic, key stone species from extinction.  Founded by Petronel Nieuwoudt, Care for Wild Rhino Sanctuary holds an official MOU (Memorandum Of Understanding) with South African National Parks in our joint effort to safeguard the future of the species and South Africa’s heritage.

Nkonzo wildlife

Nkonzo Wildlife is based in the Cape Floristic Floral kingdom in Hartenbos, South Africa. Research focuses on regional conservation ecology, behavioural ecology, and human-wildlife coexistence. Our goals are (1) to contribute meaningful knowledge education to the greater scientific community and conservationists in Southern Africa (2) the promotion of biodiversity, sustainability and ethical conservation research and (3) inclusion and education of young researchers, academics and wildlife enthusiasts. To meet our goal we undertake several longitudinal research projects, supervise visiting honours and masters students and provide meaningful and unique internship and volunteer opportunities. 

KACF

The Katie Adamson Conservation Fund is a community-based conservation organization based in the Denver, Colorado area.  It was established in 2014 by Denver zookeeper Dave Johnson after a dear friend and conservation ally, Katie Adamson, lost in her battle with cancer.  Since that day they have been dedicated to a global mission of wildlife protection and cultural compassion.  

As a powerful group of all ages and mindsets, we want to leave this world a better place for those that follow.  The species we share this planet with deserve protection and dedication, and together we are doing everything we can to ensure they have a place and a voice.