The wild dogs of South Africa were once the country’s least appreciated predator. As a result, their numbers sank perilously low. Wild dogs, which need vast areas to roam and hunt in, are now managed as a 'meta-population' and parks work together to prevent inbreeding. more

Mountain zebra conservation had a close shave back in the 1930s, when numbers sank perilously low. But with the help of government, a few farmers and a dint of luck, their numbers have risen. Now authorities have trans-located them to new parks to ensure their survival. more

There was a breakthrough in cheetah conservation after a South African woman found the secret to breeding them in captivity. Now South Africa has gone a step further – trans-locating problem cheetah to new areas, spreading and safeguarding the fragile gene pool. more

Butterfly conservation is important in South Africa. The mini-ecosystem of misty waterfalls and lush plants found in local butterfly houses is not only a charming setting for butterflies, but demonstrates the important ecological role butterflies play in pollinating plants and keeping the ecosystem balanced. more

South Africa’s biodiversity springs from the wealth of its ecosystems. An incredibly long coastline, craggy mountains, species-rich deserts, elephant-friendly thickets, montane forests, treed savannahs along with the incomparable Cape Floral Kingdom makes this one of the world's naturally richest countries. more

C.A.R.E - the Centre for Animal Rehabilitation and Education - is an animal sanctuary that does extensive work educating the public and ensuring the safety of vulnerable primates, especially Chacma baboons. Many visitors choose to work at the sanctuary, also known as Primate Care, as volunteers. more

Elephant conservation has entered a new era. These giant 'gardeners of Eden' need space and wilderness, both in short supply these days. But dealing with elephants' need for space is giving rise to a more holistic form of conservation, linking corridors so they can roam further afield. more

Black Leopard Camp is more than just a luxury bush getaway; it’s an active attempt to conserve and protect the threatened leopards of northern Mpumalanga. Working with the Ingwe Leopard Project, it monitors the free-roaming leopards that traverse its lands, giving visitors the opportunity to participate in these worthwhile experiences. more