Wildlife Ranching South Africa

11/06/2026

Can you help shape the next generation of game ranch managers?

Mandela University Game Ranch Management is looking for game ranches willing to host interns as they complete the practical component of their training. By opening your gates to an aspiring wildlife professional, you can help develop the skills and experience needed to strengthen South Africa's wildlife industry for years to come.

If you are able to assist, please see the contact details below for more information.

If any game reserves or game ranchers need extra hands🙏

11/06/2026

Giraffes are more than just long necks, purple tongues and their distinctive way of drinking water. Discover a few more fascinating facts about these remarkable giants that you might not have known.

This week's Tuesday Trivia challenged what you know about giraffes — now explore a few remarkable facts you might not have known about Africa's tallest mammals.

10/06/2026

WATCH WILDLIFE RANCHERS RELEASE A LAPPET-FACED VULTURE INTO THE WILD.

The male chick hatched on 26 September 2025 at Vulpro’s breeding facility at Shamwari Private Game Reserve in the Eastern Cape. With only about 160 breeding pairs remaining in South Africa, the species is considered critically endangered.

Founder and CEO of VulPro, Kerri Wolter, and her conservation team are celebrating the success of Kwandwe, the organisation’s first captive-bred lappet-faced vulture to be released into the wild, after the bird flew more than 1,500 km across southern Africa following its release from the Eastern Cape.

After leaving the nest in the Eastern Cape, the young bird spent several months developing independence before being moved to Hartbeespoort in the North West. Because lappet-faced vultures do not naturally occur in the Eastern Cape, releasing him there was not an option.

Instead, Vulpro sought to mimic nature as closely as possible. The young bird was housed with other tree-nesting vulture species and released at Dabchick Wildlife Reserve in Limpopo at roughly the age wild juvenile lappet-faced vultures would naturally leave their parent’s wings.

Reserve staff monitored him closely in the days after release, and supplementary food was provided at a safe feeding site away from power infrastructure and other threats. For four or five days, he remained close to the release site. Then he took to the skies.

Tracking data later showed him crossing Botswana and entering Namibia, where he remains. Whether instinct, genetics, or something scientists do not yet understand guided him there remains a mystery.

You can watch the full video, as shared with WRSA by Drs Peter and Pamela Oberem of Dabchick Wildlife Reserve.

Do you have a great (or small) wildlife victory that you would like to share? WRSA is proud to showcase the amazing work our game farmers are doing to restore biodiversity and let nature thrive through sustainable use.

10/06/2026

🚨IT'S TIME TO TELL OUR STORY🚨

Find out how WRSA has enabled South Africa's wildlife ranchers to speak with a unified voice.

The new Wildlife Ranching SA -channel is set to share the remarkable story of wildlife ranching, conservation, sustainable use, and rural livelihoods — the African way.

In this video, WRSA CEO Richard York explains who WRSA is, why our work matters, and how wildlife ranching contributes to conservation, economic growth, and the long-term sustainability of South Africa’s wildlife heritage.

This is only the beginning. Join us as we showcase the people, wildlife, innovations, and success stories that are helping to conserve millions of hectares of land across South Africa while creating opportunities for rural communities.

👍 Watch the video below and don’t forget to LIKE and SUBSCRIBE.

for more stories from the heart of South Africa’s wildlife sector. Thank you @saturn.media.house for doing a stellar job with this video!

Wildlife Ranching South Africa (WRSA) was formed in 2006 to unite f...

09/06/2026

Think you know giraffes? Sure, they have purple tongues and drink water in the most awkward way possible—but that's just the beginning. Test your knowledge and discover why these towering giants are much more interesting than some might guess.

Thank you for once again sponsoring our Tuesday Trivia.

06/06/2026

WRSA attended the Bloodline Auction at LOFT AT NINE, Menlo Park, Pretoria, on 5 June 2026 to support our members and their participation in this important industry event.

The evening showcased outstanding wildlife genetics and premium game animals, reflecting the strength, innovation, and ongoing development of South Africa’s wildlife ranching sector.

WRSA would like to thank Gys Pitzer Motoring for the amazing bakkie that helped us attend the event! You truly drive the South Africanwildlife industry!

05/06/2026

🚨 THIS IS BIG! 🚨

A new chapter for South Africa's wildlife industry is about to begin.

The new WildlifeRanchingSA YouTube channel is gearing up to tell the story of wildlife ranching, conservation, sustainable use and rural livelihoods — the African way.
In this launch video, Minister Willie Aucamp shares why wildlife ranching matters and the role it plays in conservation, economic growth and protecting our natural heritage.

This is just the beginning. Follow the channel as we showcase the people, wildlife and success stories that are helping to conserve millions of hectares across South Africa.

🎥 Watch the video below and LIKE & SUBSCRIBE to .

Willie Aucamp : South African Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and t...

05/06/2026

🌿 Let's show the world conservation in action.

WRSA wants to tell the stories that matter – the real conservation success stories happening on wildlife ranches across South Africa every day.

But we can't do it without you.

Has good veld management restored biodiversity on your property? Have you recently removed snares, rescued wildlife, controlled invasive species, or achieved a conservation milestone worth celebrating? We want to hear about it.

Send us your photos, videos and short stories so that we can share the positive impact our members are making on the ground.

While many people talk about conservation, our members are out there doing it.

Help us tell the true story of sustainable use, responsible stewardship and conservation in action.

📩 Send us your stories – and let's show the world what conservation looks like when it works.

05/06/2026

🌿 Kom ons wys die wêreld bewaring in aksie!

WRSA wil graag die ongelooflike stories van ons lede vertel – die stories wat wys hoe wildboerdery daagliks 'n verskil maak vir biodiversiteit, habitatte en wildbewaring.

Maar ons kan dit nie sonder jou doen nie.

Het goeie veldbestuur nuwe lewe in jou plaas geblaas? Het jy onlangs strikke verwyder, wild gered of 'n bewaringsuitdaging suksesvol aangepak? Stuur vir ons jou foto's, video's en kort stories.

Terwyl baie mense oor bewaring praat, leef ons lede dit elke dag.

Help ons om die ware verhaal van volhoubare benutting en verantwoordelike bewaring te vertel.

📩 Stuur jou bydraes aan ons – ons sien uit daarna om jou suksesverhale te deel.

04/06/2026

Most South Africans know the Springboks have won the Rugby World Cup four times. But how much do you know about the animal that inspired the team's name?

As South Africa's national animal, the springbok is one of the country's most recognisable wildlife species. Yet this remarkable antelope still has a few surprises in store. Read more in this post.

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