Chipangali Wildlife Orphanage, Bulawayo, Zimbabwe

It is always a beautiful experience when you visit Chipangali Wildlife Orphanage. Located 17 miles from the city center along Gwanda Road, it is home to lions, leopards, hyenas, jackals, serval, tortoises, terrapins, crocodiles, birds of prey, a variety of antelopes and bush pigs. A natural history interpretation centre is on site with a tea room. You can end your day by having a picnic on site. It is open every day from 8 AM to 4 PM.

Wherever possible, rescued animals and birds are rehabilitated and returned to the wild. If safe release into their natural habitat is not possible, animals are cared for and kept for educational purposes and zoological study. In the case of endangered species, captive breeding programs may also be undertaken. Since 1973, Chipangali has been a haven for wild animals which have little hope for survival in the wild – creatures which have been orphaned, abandoned, injured, born in captivity or brought up unsuccessfully as pets. It is often the last refuge for those brought in sick or injured, and increasingly it is a sanctuary for confiscated animals.

Chipangali Wildlife Orphanage has been featured in countless documentaries and is now world-renowned for its pioneering work. It is famed as one of Africa’s largest and most successful wildlife rehabilitation/release centers. The Chipangali Wildlife Orphanage runs a Volunteer program, the Wildlife Experience Programme, which encourages young people from anywhere in the world to come and gain hands-on experience with caring for wild animals.

If you would like more information on visiting the Chipangali Wildlife Orphanage, please call Zimbabwe Tourism Authority at +263 779 212 289 or email info@ztazim.co.zw