Cango Chronicles - Page 3

Poaching is a harsh and ugly reality threatening a multitude of species globally. In many cases, it is single-handedly responsible for the endangerment and extinction of a species. Daily, we broach this subject on our educational guided tours to educate visitors on the plights of the species we house and the impact of bushmeat crisis. Never, not once, did we ever think that we would experience it on our own property.

Today, on 3 September 2021, across South Africa, we celebrate Casual Day.

Casual Day is the National Council of and for Persons with Disabilities (NCPD)’s flagship awareness and fundraising project. This annual campaign has been running since 1995! The public’s contribution of R20.00 for a Casual Day sticker entitles them to express their individual interpretation of the yearly theme through their outfits, showing their support for the full inclusion and equity of persons with disabilities. This year’s theme is inspired by Disney’s “Ultimate Disney Princess Celebration”, which champions the qualities embodied in the chosen theme, COURAGE & KINDNESS. Two words that truly personify the differently-abled warriors that this campaign exists for.

Lizards, a widespread group of squamate reptiles, range across all continents with the exception of Antarctica and there are an astonishing 6000 different species worldwide! They range in size, from tiny chameleons and geckos to the 3 meter long Komodo dragon.

Today, 14 August, is World Lizard Day and there couldn’t be a day more suited to highlight these incredible creatures and to introduce you to our newest Cango additions… We welcome 2 pairs of species, The Green (Common) Iguana and the Mexican Beaded Lizard.

We are fundraising this year for Cango Wildlife Ranch! The pandemic has hit them hard and they need help to make sure they can keep caring for their furry family!

A group of amazing streams and volunteers have come together to raise funds and make a difference in the lives of these animals!

Today is a big day as Agatha, our adored radiated tortoise, celebrates her 80th birthday!

Friends of the Ranch,

A year of trials has tested us like never before... and although the battle is ongoing, and our spirit sometimes gets weary, we recognize and acknowledge our privilege in knowing our purpose, and we are reminded of it daily in the glorious eyes of our dependants.

And what a year it has been...

Raising blue and gold macaw chicks comes with its very own unique challenges as our caregivers will attest...

Selfless, resilient, and steadfast are just some words to describe, Penny, our Albino Cape Porcupine. She is not just living her best life, but she is also living her third chance at life after having faced a few challenges of her own.

Ahead lies a monumental week for us as our CWR family expands! Not by 1 or 2… but by 3! Choloepus didactylus, more commonly known as Linnaeus’s Two-toed Sloths, will be joining the CWR family from 10 May 2021. Our Zoological team is abuzz with excitement and all efforts are being made to prepare their new home.

The motivation behind The Wasteland is to enlighten visitors on the importance of these misunderstood birds and the challenges that they face in the wild.