Buckets, Mud and a Marabou Stork

Posted on Thu September 25, 2025.

Spring is in the air, and that means it’s time for a little extra sparkle around the ranch! Recently, our Wild Animal Volunteers rolled up their sleeves to give the enclosure of Malcolm, our Marabou Stork, and our two Cape Vultures a much-needed spring clean.

It’s no easy task - scrubbing, hauling, and lifting buckets of water under the watchful eyes of three very large and impressive birds. But our volunteers took it all in stride, managing to balance hard work with plenty of laughs along the way. Between joking about mud fights and tackling stubborn patches of dirt, they turned the grueling (albeit smelly) chore into a memorable team effort.

For our volunteers, moments like these go beyond cleaning. They’re about working together, building bonds, and creating a safe, comfortable environment for the animals they dedicate their time to. For Malcolm and the vultures, it means a fresh, healthy space to enjoy.

It’s a reminder that behind every clean enclosure and happy animal is a team of dedicated people willing to put in the effort - and still find a way to smile while doing it.

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