Leopard Tortoise


by Chipangali-Admin | Sep 8, 2025 | Leopard Tortoises, Our Animals

Species: Leopard Tortoise
Age on Arrival: Various
Arrival Date: Various
Sex: Both The Story of the Leopard Tortoises:
 Leopard tortoises are commonly found in gardens or at risk from domestic animals. Chipangali nurses injured individuals and releases them into...

Hingeback Tortoise


by Chipangali-Admin | Sep 8, 2025 | Hingeback Tortoise
, Our Animals

Species: Hingeback Tortoise
Age on Arrival: Various
Arrival Date: Various
Sex: Both The Story of the Hingeback Tortoises:
 Hingeback tortoises are rescued from gardens or dogs, occasionally injured, and rehabilitated before release. Children and visitors learn about...

African Helmeted Terrapin

by Chipangali-Admin | Sep 8, 2025 | Our Animals, Terrapins

Species: African Helmeted TerrapinAge on Arrival: Various
Arrival Date: Various
Sex: Both The Story of the Terrapins:
 Terrapins often arrive when locals mistakenly think they are “drowning” tortoises. At Chipangali, they are cared for and sometimes released into...

Snouted Cobra


by Chipangali-Admin | Sep 8, 2025 | Our Animals, Snakes, Snouted Cobras

Species: Snouted Cobra
Age on Arrival: Various
Arrival Date: Various
Sex: Both The Story of the Snouted Cobras:
 Snouted cobras frequently enter homes hunting rats or raiding chicken coops. Chipangali safely captures, nurses, and releases them after medical checks,...

Puff Adder

by Chipangali-Admin | Sep 8, 2025 | Our Animals, Puff Adders, Snakes

Species: Puff Adder
Age on Arrival: Various
Arrival Date: Various
Sex: Both The Story of the Puff Adders: 
Puff adders often arrive at Chipangali after being discovered in homes or chicken coops. Their slow movements make them easy to spot, allowing staff to safely...