Wildlife Conservation Trust

Wildlife Conservation Trust The Wildlife Conservation Trust (WCT) helps dedicated people and organisations work towards the conse

Objectives:
- Facilitating sustainable activities relating to conservation, rehabilitation and the protection of wildlife.
- Facilitating the care of animals in need, as well as the prevention of ill-treatment.
- Engaging in education and training programmes relating to environmental awareness.
- Facilitating projects whose focus is on educational enrichment, academic support, supplementary tu

ition or outreach programmes for the poor and needy.
- Facilitating training for unemployed persons with the purpose of enabling them to find work that is meaningful and sustainable.
- Facilitating the provision of school buildings or equipment for public schools and educational institutions engaged in public benefit activities.

24/08/2026

As the rhinos arrive back to the boma, clear evidence of an enjoyable mud bath can be seen. There are a few natural mud pools around HESC which the rhinos can wallow in at leisure during the day.

WANT A CAREER IN CONSERVATION OR ANIMAL HEALTH? Study at HESC by enrolling in one of 2 courses being offered.• Animal He...
23/08/2026

WANT A CAREER IN CONSERVATION OR ANIMAL HEALTH? Study at HESC by enrolling in one of 2 courses being offered.

• Animal Health, Care and Nutrition (28 days, NQF 5)
⁠• Nature Site Guide (21 days, NQF 2)

For more information, please contact [email protected].

22/08/2026

Zooming in to one of nature's small wonders ... this bee visiting a Dr Kirk's Aloe. 🐝 During the winter months, when other food sources are scarce, bees will visit this type of plant to drink the nectar and collect the pollen.

Meet white rhino Peter. He found himself orphaned at around 3 months old when his mom was killed by what was believed to...
21/08/2026

Meet white rhino Peter. He found himself orphaned at around 3 months old when his mom was killed by what was believed to be an elephant. Although skittish at first, he soon thrived after many hours of love and care. Today he is the feisty boy of the crash.

FOSTER PETER: https://wildlifeconservationtrust.co.za/rhinos

20/08/2026

The afternoon lucerne and teff is being laid out for the gang while Linri checks to make sure all 7 rhinos have entered the boma. We doubt anyone would want to miss out on their meal.

19/08/2026

Wild dogs have a unique social structure and are quite intelligent. The pack works together in a hunt, with a dominant pair existing in each pack. They also need to consume their prey quickly to prevent other predators making off with their meal. When pups are present, they will go back to the den and feed these pups and the nursing mom by regurgitating the meat they have eaten.

Meet white rhino Mango. She was 9 months old when she arrived at HESC for care. Initially wild and not easy to get onto ...
18/08/2026

Meet white rhino Mango. She was 9 months old when she arrived at HESC for care. Initially wild and not easy to get onto bottle feeds, she was given supplemented feeds on advice from the wildlife veterinarian. Today she is a well-adjusted girl.

FOSTER MANGO HERE: https://wildlifeconservationtrust.co.za/rhinos

Esmé and the gang are enjoying a rest under the trees. Rhinos will sleep around 8 hours a day, and at intervals.
17/08/2026

Esmé and the gang are enjoying a rest under the trees. Rhinos will sleep around 8 hours a day, and at intervals.

Liquorice became Peter’s companion after he was brought to HESC for care and placed into quarantine. He is highly food-d...
16/08/2026

Liquorice became Peter’s companion after he was brought to HESC for care and placed into quarantine. He is highly food-driven, enjoying his extra snack of “bos kos” (bush food) while the rhinos are given their afternoon feed.

Foster Liquorice: https://wildlifeconservationtrust.co.za/wildlife-friends

15/08/2026

Every now and then, Musina is given a pile of rhino dung to roll around in. Not only is it a treat for her, but in the wild it serves a purpose too. Leopards will roll in the dung of other animals to mask their scent, allowing them to get closer to their intended prey.

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Pretoria
0181

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Wednesday 08:00 - 16:00
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