Conservation volunteers help to remove Rhino Snare

17th June 2013Shamwari Conservation ExperienceWildlife ConservationVolunteer Coordinator Updates

Yesterday Anja (Shamwari’s animal monitoring lady) found a white rhino calf with a wire wrapped around its back ankle. We darted the mother first because she would attack anyone who tries to get close to her calf. Then the calf was darted, who went down close to its mom. We removed the wire which turned out to be a snare. . . .

Shamwari Vet Eco Experience

13th June 2013Volunteer Coordinator UpdatesShamwari Conservation ExperienceVeterinary Work Experience

The Vets Eco Experience program is designed for students who are studying to become vets to get some practical experience, in particular with wildlife. This year our third. . .

A Day in the Life – Vet Eco Experience

11th June 2013Volunteer Coordinator UpdatesShamwari Conservation Experience

We had an amazing outing on this day. We were out very early to track the two elephant bulls who were last known to be around and about. . .

Jungle Gym Building

24th May 2013Shamwari Conservation Experience

The Shamwari Conservation Experience team are currently supporting the Sunshine Coast Charity (SCC) wherever we can help. This charity was established by farmers wives to support HIV/AIDS infected. . .

Sparsholt College – Shamwari Conservation Experience

14th May 2013Wildlife ConservationVolunteer Coordinator UpdatesShamwari Conservation Experience

We had the great pleasure of having Sparshalt Agricultural Collage visit Shamwari Wildlife Conservation Experience in April. As usual they spent two weeks with us and not even. . .