HESC Update – Wild Southern Ground Hornbills Breeding Successfully

Wildlife Conservation

We recently noticed that a wild pair of Southern Ground Hornbills have bred successfully, which means something in the area must have improved in order for them to achieve this. At the Centre we endeavour to breed with our endangered animals so that we can release the new generation back into the wild, and in doing so aid the survival. . .

Amakhala Volunteer Update July 2011 (Week 2) – Lizl, Volunteer Coordinator

Volunteer Coordinator Updates

Weekly diary Monday, We tracked lions with the telemetry device by which the volunteer facilitator, Lizl, uses an arial and radio to locate the location of the lions. . .

Kariega Volunteer Update June 2011 – Justine, Volunteer Coordinator

Kariega Game ReserveVolunteer Coordinator Updates

The month of June was a rainy one for Kariega Game Reserve, but the weather did little to dampen the volunteers spirits! And if nothing else it provided. . .

Kariega Volunteer Update – Justine, Volunteer Coordinator

Kariega Game ReserveVolunteer Coordinator Updates

Last week was action packed for Kariega’s new volunteers, and this week is looking like it will be more of the same!!! Shortly after their arrival at Kariega. . .

Volunteer Diaries – Amber Kobes HESC Week 3

Hoedspruit Endangered Species CentreVolunteer Diaries

This was by far my most eventful week at HESC. To start it off, an elephant back safari to watch the sun rise. Another amazing experience I hope. . .