Cango Chronicles - Page 7

Today is a big day as Agatha, our adored radiated tortoise, celebrates her 80th birthday!

Friends of the Ranch, A year of trials has tested us like never before... and although the battle is ongoing, and our spirit sometimes gets weary, we recognize and acknowledge our privilege in knowing our purpose, and we are reminded of it daily in the glorious eyes of our dependants. And what a year it has been...

Raising blue and gold macaw chicks comes with its very own unique challenges as our caregivers will attest...

Selfless, resilient, and steadfast are just some words to describe, Penny, our Albino Cape Porcupine. She is not just living her best life, but she is also living her third chance at life after having faced a few challenges of her own.

Ahead lies a monumental week for us as our CWR family expands! Not by 1 or 2… but by 3! Choloepus didactylus, more commonly known as Linnaeus’s Two-toed Sloths, will be joining the CWR family from 10 May 2021. Our Zoological team is abuzz with excitement and all efforts are being made to prepare their new home.

The motivation behind The Wasteland is to enlighten visitors on the importance of these misunderstood birds and the challenges that they face in the wild.

In the midst of trauma, terror and pandemics, there are always heroes who emerge. Beacons of hope who come in all shapes and sizes and help show humanity the way forward. We saw such a (tiny) hero arise…

In South Africa, COVID-19 restrictions have been ongoing for a harrowing 11 weeks. During this time, the Cango Wildlife Ranch has been without any income, other than donations from our phenomenal supporters, who have been integral in keeping us afloat. Though we are glowing pure gratitude for all the help we have received, we still have a long road ahead before we, or our animals, can breathe easy.