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...
Cycling his way to Freedom - Yassin Ghallam 'Everest' at Cango Wildlife Ranch
We often meet great people, but yesterday we had the privilege of meeting a real-life adventurer, with a flair for nothing else but freedom.
Yassine Ghallam (34) made his way to Cango Wildlife Ranch from Prince Albert, after spending the night on the snowy Swartberg Mountain. After excitedly telling staff about his journey we just had to know more and met up with him after he spent some time with Raven, our ambassador adult cheetah.
He tells of walking from Morocco to Senegal and then riding his bike for over 23 500km to Mzansi.
From Senegal he decided to continue his journey on a $100 bike, 'because walking will take too long'.
With his bike he travelled from Senegal through Cameroon, through Gabon and the dangerous rebel territories of the Congo. He passed Angola, and after being asked for a Visa at Namibia's border he turned to Zambia instead. He made his way through Mozambique and Swaziland after which he made his way into South Africa.
Ghallam is writing a book about African culture, food, lifestyle and languages.
“My dream is to see the whole world,” he said.
Yassine travels without money and relies on the giving nature of our African culture.
Further Reading
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.










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