Kraaibosch - A Growing Legacy

Posted on Thu January 29, 2026.

Some partnerships are built quietly and strengthened over time through consistency and shared purpose.

Since 2018, Kraaibosch Nurseries in George has supported Cango Wildlife and the Cheetah Preservation Foundation as a benefactor. Their ongoing contributions help sustain the day to day work of conservation, from animal care and veterinary treatment to habitat management and long term programmes focused on threatened species, including cheetahs and other vulnerable wildlife in our care.

This week, that support took visible form through the donation of 900 Bougainvilleas. These plants will enhance gardens across the facility, while regular term based donations continue to supply plants for both landscaped areas and animal habitats. Each contribution helps shape healthier environments, providing shade, enrichment, and natural structure for the animals who live here, while also adding colour and vibrancy to shared spaces across the facility.

As a benefactor, Kraaibosch Nurseries plays a practical role in reversing the red. Their support contributes directly to ethical breeding programmes, rescue and rehabilitation efforts, conservation research, and education initiatives that influence how wildlife is understood and protected.

The impact of this partnership is not measured only in numbers or plantings. It is reflected in living spaces that grow and adapt, in habitats that support wellbeing, and in conservation work that remains active rather than symbolic.

Through their continued support, Kraaibosch Nurseries has chosen to be part of that responsibility. Their partnership forms part of a longer conservation legacy, one rooted in care, commitment, and meaningful action.
 

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