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Chipangali Wildlife Orphanage

Chipangali is a wildlife Orphanage which offers a home to Orphaned, abandoned and sick wild animals.

Chipangali is 25km from Bulawayo’s City Centre on the Bulawayo Beit Bridge Road

Chipangali is a haven for “Wild Animals” which have little hope for survival in the wild – creatures which have been orphaned, abandoned, injured, born in captivity, snared or brought up unsuccessfully as pets.

Over the years Chipangali has saved countless lives releasing creatures into the wild after rigorous preparation.

Those that can not be freed, sadly the majority, are given permanent homes thanks to the moderate visitor admission fees and adoption scheme

"Chipangali", meaning Open Friendly Country, was set up in 1973 by Vivian & Paddy Wilson & continues to be run by this wonderful couple to this day, together with their son Kevin, his wife Nicky & a staff of around 40 Zimbabweans.

A Dark Cloud is passing over Chipangali Wildlife

Tourism is pretty non-existent these days, so they are having to rely heavily on the local impoverished population for financial support, which is simply not enough.

The animals are very hungry. They need help in order to survive this difficult period.

To ensure Viv Wilson's lifetime's work continues well into the future and that it does not go down with the rest of the country, they are asking for financial assistance from the animal loving public.

Is a registered Welfare Organisation (38/77) in Zimbabwe

Young animals continually find there way into homes of nature lovers throughout Zimbabwe.

Many wild animals are kept as pets and are indeed appealing and fun to have around, but once adults these loving babies turn into dangerous and aggressive wild animals, it is then at this stage that they become a pest.

Other animals are orphaned as a result of some mishap such as the death of the mother, injuries or snaring.

It is here where Chipangali is approached to take over the responsibility of these animals and thereby offer a home and once the initial settling down process is complete most animals are integrated into release programs

Ways in which YOU might Help...

* Friends or family might like to Adopt one of our adorable Orphans for themselves or for a loved one.
* Perhaps a car boot sale or auction being held could donate its proceeds to the Orphaned Animals of Chipangali.
* Your local Sports Club or School might like to adopt an Orphaned Animal as their Club Mascot!
* Perhaps you know someone who is writing a book & who might be prepared to offer a small percentage of the proceeds as a contribution.
* Maybe the local children in your area might be keen to organise fundraising events in their Schools, the proceeds of which could go to our Orphaned Animals.
* A local community group such as The Lions, The Rotary Club, a gardening group, sporting groups, or other such groups of people, might wish to fund a single project, perhaps to refurbish an old, or build a new, Animal Enclosure, whereupon we would place a plaque on it stating that your Club paid for that particular venture.
* You might be prepared to fund maintenance of & repairs to our research Vehicles (mostly Land Rovers), or the fuel used for our many valuable research expeditions into the National Parks of Zimbabwe.
* Perhaps you know people (young or old) who might like to join our Overseas Volunteer Programme, be it for a week or some months, & experience hands-on contact with African Wildlife, whilst at the same time financially supporting Chipangali.
* Or your Club might simply wish to make a Donation.

WHAT YOU RECEIVE IN RETURN FOR YOUR SUPPORT

Initially, as confirmation of your adoption, we will EMAIL you:

a Certificate & Photograph for you to print & put on display, showing which animal you have adopted, together with its name

a Data Sheet briefly outlining your adopted animal’s personal history & giving some interesting facts about its species, together with another photograph of your animal

an Entry Card entitling you to visit our Orphanage free of charge as often as you like

a Receipt of Payment to confirm we have received your payment safely

Subsequently, to keep you informed, we will EMAIL you:

a Newsletter every few months to fill you in on all the various comings & goings at the Orphanage, together with news of any research currently underway
Breaking News stories & photos allowing you to share in everything here at the Orphanage ~ re-releases, the arrival of new orphans, sad losses & on-site births

With warm Regards from the Orphaned Animals of Chipangali