Cango Chronicles - Page 4

THE EARTH HAS A STORY TO TELL, AND FOSSILS ARE THE PAGES THAT REVEAL IT. On the morning of Thursday, 22 May 2025, a rather eclectic band of adventurers set out from Oudtshoorn, bound for a site of prehistoric wonder hidden deep within the nearby Cango Valley: the legendary Boomplaas Cave.

Leopard Takes Down Snake—But You’ll Never Believe What It Really Is! Our Wild Animal Volunteers (WAV’s) recently crafted a creative enrichment item as stimuli for Nanji, our resident African Leopard.

As the season of giving and celebration draws near, we are brimming with joy, and it’s all thanks to the tiniest members of our animal family!

Xyla’s Journey: A Leap Into the Wild... The cheetah, an icon of speed and grace, is a symbol of the fragility of our natural world. Among these majestic creatures, one remarkable individual has captured the hearts of conservationists and animal lovers alike: Xyla, the first cheetah from Cango Wildlife Ranch to be rewilded in collaboration with SanWild Sanctuary. Her story is one of hope, perseverance, and the vital role conservation efforts play...

On this World Animal Day, we celebrate the beauty and diversity of the animals that share our planet. From majestic lions to delicate butterflies, every creature plays a vital role in nature's intricate web of wonder.

Mandela Day not only serves to honour the life and legacy of Nelson Mandela, but it is a day which serves as a call to action for individuals and organisations to make a positive impact in their own communities. This Mandela Day, we joined forces with local community members and organizations to clean-up a garbage filled trench which runs alongside a settlement on the outskirts of Oudtshoorn. The Cango Wildlife Ranch team...

In case you didn't quite get all of them, here are all the answers to our Emoji Day Animal Riddles

On 28 October 2023 at the Stade de France, Siya Kolisi led our beloved ‘Bokke’ to a nail-biting victory, and a tidal wave of celebration and unity washed over our proud country. Survival, the spirit of solidarity, compassion, respect, and dignity, the 5 core values of ‘Ubuntu’, echoed from the winning team… and the meaning ‘I am because we are’ resonated in the hearts of all South Africans. But Ubuntu in this...

In the world of wildlife conservation, each creature holds a very special place in our hearts, and the love we have for the animals in our care is unparalleled. This week has been especially hard, as we bid farewell to a much-loved member of our animal family.

A joint initiative between VulPro, Cape Nature, and Cango Wildlife Ranch resulted in the triumphant rehabilitation and release of another Cape Vulture; the second rehabilitation and release of this nature, only one month after the first.