HESC Welcomes 5 New Cheetahs

8th May 2011Hoedspruit Endangered Species CentreWildlife Conservation

On Sunday five cheetahs were successfully relocated to HESC. After many months of preparation and much anticipation, five cheetahs – an adult female with three sub-adult cubs and an adult male – were successfully relocated to their new home at the Centre. The transfer is part of HESC’s ongoing breeding programme. In 2010, SANParks (South African National Parks) projected that some. . .

Ensuring a Future for Black-Footed Cat at HESC

21st April 2011Hoedspruit Endangered Species CentreWildlife Conservation

HESC is working together with the Cat Conservation Trust in South Africa and Ree Park in Denmark to ensure a future for the endangered Black-footed cat. Dale and. . .

Khula Stretches His Legs

13th April 2011Hoedspruit Endangered Species CentreWildlife Conservation

One of the best feelings in the world is to open a cage trap door and watch as one of our cheetah runs free. Unfortunately they are sometimes. . .

Wild Dog Adoption

1st April 2011Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre

HESC’s main focus has always been on endangered species, but until now only the cheetah has been part of the adoption programme. That’s all going to change however,. . .