Cango Chronicles

As the season of giving and celebration draws near, we are brimming with joy, and it’s all thanks to the tiniest members of our animal family!

Xyla’s Journey: A Leap Into the Wild...

The cheetah, an icon of speed and grace, is a symbol of the fragility of our natural world. Among these majestic creatures, one remarkable individual has captured the hearts of conservationists and animal lovers alike: Xyla, the first cheetah from Cango Wildlife Ranch to be rewilded in collaboration with SanWild Sanctuary. Her story is one of hope, perseverance, and the vital role conservation efforts play in preserving endangered species.

On this World Animal Day, we celebrate the beauty and diversity of the animals that share our planet. From majestic lions to delicate butterflies, every creature plays a vital role in nature's intricate web of wonder.

Mandela Day not only serves to honour the life and legacy of Nelson Mandela, but it is a day which serves as a call to action for individuals and organisations to make a positive impact in their own communities.

This Mandela Day, we joined forces with local community members and organizations to clean-up a garbage filled trench which runs alongside a settlement on the outskirts of Oudtshoorn. The Cango Wildlife Ranch team was joined by the Wild Animal Volunteers, Oudtshoorn & De Rust Tourism, La Pension Guesthouse, and the Tourism Safety Officer from the Department of Economic Development and Tourism (Western Cape Government). We spent the morning filling up countless refuse bags that were graciously sponsored by Vredebest Oudtshoorn. It wasn’t long before our ‘fleet’ of vehicles drew the attention of local residents, many of whom jumped in to help, creating a great opportunity to engage, teach and inspire.

In case you didn't quite get all of them, here are all the answers to our Emoji Day Animal Riddles

On 28 October 2023 at the Stade de France, Siya Kolisi led our beloved ‘Bokke’ to a nail-biting victory, and a tidal wave of celebration and unity washed over our proud country. Survival, the spirit of solidarity, compassion, respect, and dignity, the 5 core values of ‘Ubuntu’, echoed from the winning team… and the meaning ‘I am because we are’ resonated in the hearts of all South Africans.

But Ubuntu in this instance is not just a quality or a phrase… Ubuntu just happens to be the name of a 4-year-old cheetah residing at Cango Wildlife Ranch and Conservation Centre, who just days after the Rugby World Cup victory, gave birth to 3 beautiful and healthy cheetah cubs.

In the world of wildlife conservation, each creature holds a very special place in our hearts, and the love we have for the animals in our care is unparalleled. This week has been especially hard, as we bid farewell to a much-loved member of our animal family.

A joint initiative between VulPro, Cape Nature, and Cango Wildlife Ranch resulted in the triumphant rehabilitation and release of another Cape Vulture; the second rehabilitation and release of this nature, only one month after the first.

A joint initiative between VulPro, CapeNature, and Cango Wildlife Ranch results in the triumphant rehabilitation and release of a Cape Vulture.

In the throes of making history at Cango Wildlife Ranch, we prepare to release our first-ever rehabilitated Cape Vulture, and we can barely contain our excitement! We can think of no better way to celebrate Vulture Awareness Day, than to share this success-story-in-the-making, with you all.