Cango Chronicles

Two travellers and their rescue dogs arrived in a truck the size of a tiny home. A day later, they were in our kitchens, spending time with our animals and sharing an unforgettable eye to eye moment with Jason the Nile Crocodile. Meet Susi and Kim. For most of their adult lives, their story looked familiar. Susi ran a large veterinary practice. She managed a team, handled emergencies and often slept four...

Jade and Levinia met in the most unexpected way. Both attended the same church - he played the organ, and she was trying to leave early, and found her car blocked in by his. While he played, she waited. When she finally drove off, neither imagined that moment would change their lives.

Wild Animal Volunteers arrive with purpose. Their days begin with structure and intention as they join the team for morning duties. They help prepare specialised diets, assist with habitat care, support Animal Caregivers, and take part in the routines that keep our facility running smoothly. Every task is practical. Every action matters. Each moment contributes directly to animal welfare.

A young pangolin is alive today because a chain of people acted fast, paid attention and refused to look away. Her rescue, which took place recently near Beaufort West, shines a light on a growing crisis in South Africa and across the world: wildlife trafficking and the illegal pet trade. During a routine roadblock, SAPS officers searched a vehicle and found her hidden in a box in the boot. She had been...

Dana Bay, 100km from Oudtshoorn, is a treasured coastal village and conservancy located near Mossel Bay in the Garden Route. Its sweeping white beaches, rich coastal fynbos and abundant wildlife make it a place of rare beauty. Southern Right Whales pass by in season, dolphins play in the surf and bushbuck, and tortoises move quietly through the fynbos. It is a landscape boasting life behind every leaf and stone.

On 28 November, Cango Wildlife will launch its annual Black Friday Special, a once-a-year opportunity for supporters, families, and local visitors to secure an Annual Membership at 50 percent off. The offer is available for one day only and is designed to make regular visits more accessible to everyone who values wildlife, education, and ethical conservation.

Cango Wildlife has spent the past three months working quietly but tirelessly behind the scenes. The goal is simple: refresh key spaces for the upcoming season and prepare for our 40th anniversary in 2026. Step by step, the facility is transforming, and visitors will notice these changes from the moment they arrive.

On Friday, 21 November, the Cango Wildlife team came together for an important moment of unity and awareness. From 12:00 to 13:00, the women on our grounds paused their work to take part in the National Women for Change G20 Shutdown. The hour created intentional space for reflection, education, and emotional support.

Earlier this month, Animal Caregivers Pippa Fourie, Suanne Hugo and Kevin Slabbert visited Little Bo Peep Pre-Primary School for a gentle and engaging educational talk. The visit formed part of our ongoing outreach programme, where we introduce young children to wildlife, conservation, and the importance of caring for the natural world.

This year marked a proud milestone for Cango Wildlife as we took on the role of headline sponsor for the Klein Karoo Business Relay for the first time. On 16 October, Baron van Reede Street came alive as businesses, families, schools and supporters gathered to celebrate fitness, teamwork and community spirit in the heart of Oudtshoorn.