Our Animals
Udubo

Udubo

Species: Brown HyenaAge on Arrival: Unknown (Full Grown)Arrival Date: 21st December 2025Sex: Male Udubo's Story: He was found as a cub in the Matetsi area. Then taken to Wildhub and hand raised, Upon closure of Wildhub he was brought to Chipangali. 

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Titch

Titch

Species: BushpigAge on Arrival: Unknown (young juvenile)Arrival Date: UnknownSex: Female Titch’s Story:
 Somehow, this young bushpig had fallen in and become trapped in a dry septic tank at a local mine. Fortunately she was discovered in time and rescued. Now safe at...

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Breezer

Breezer

Species: BushpigAge on Arrival: 8 weeksArrival Date: 12 December 2015Sex: Male Breezer’s Story:
 Breezer’s tale begins with a dramatic rescue after a harrowing attack by jackals, illustrating the often brutal intersection of human and wildlife habitats. Nursed back to...

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Peppa

Peppa

Species: Bushpig Age on Arrival: Approx. 1 year Arrival Date: 27 June 2021 Sex: Female Peppa’s Story:
 Caught in a trap meant for larger carnivores, Peppa’s arrival at Chipangali could have spelled the end for another tale of human-wildlife conflict. Instead, it...

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Steven

Steven

Species: Chacma BaboonAge on Arrival: Unknown (young juvenile)
Arrival Date: Unknown
Sex: Male Steven’s Story:
 Steven was caught in the crossfire of a troop fight and left abandoned. A local farm owner rescued him, bringing him to Chipangali. His story teaches...

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Water Monitor Lizard


Water Monitor Lizard


Species: Water Monitor Lizard
Age on Arrival: Various
Arrival Date: Various
Sex: Both The Story of the Water Monitors:
 Water monitors are typically rescued near dams, rivers, or water sources after encounters with humans or domestic animals. Though the past residents...

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Rock Monitor Lizard

Rock Monitor Lizard

Species: Rock Monitor Lizard
Age on Arrival: Various
Arrival Date: Various
Sex: Both The Story of the Rock Monitors:
 Rock monitor lizards are often rescued from chicken coops, where they hunt eggs or chicks. At the sanctuary, they help visitors understand predator...

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African Rock Python

African Rock Python

Species: African Rock Python
Age on Arrival: Various
Arrival Date: Various
Sex: Both The Story of the Pythons:
 African rock pythons are often brought in after being found eating chickens, rabbits, or small livestock. At Chipangali, they are safely housed and used as...

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Frazier

Frazier

Species: Crowned CraneAge on Arrival: UnknownArrival Date: UnknownSex: Male Frazier’s Story:
 Frazier arrived with a partially damaged wing, preventing him from flying. Now a permanent resident, he educates visitors about the fragility of wildlife, the impact of...

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