Charisa

Species: Leopard
Age on Arrival: Born at Chipangali
Arrival Date: 17 January 2010
Sex: Female

Charisa’s Story:
 Born within the safety of Chipangali’s walls to Razor and Mlilo, Charisa, alongside her sibling, embarked on life under the watchful eyes of the orphanage’s caretakers. While she lost her sibling early on, Charisa grew under the mixed blessing of human care, which, while providing safety and nurture, rendered her too accustomed to human presence for release into the wild. Her story underscores the complex interplay between care and the imperative of wildness, a narrative of life lived within the confines of necessity and safety.