Cango Chronicles - Page 3

There are moments in veterinary studies that go far beyond anatomy charts and clinical rotations - moments that shape not only careers, but worldviews. For a group of American pre-vet students travelling abroad through the Loop Abroad programme, one of those moments happened not in a lecture hall or a lab, but at a modest dog shelter tucked away in the heart of South Africa.

The scent of this perfume, known for its musky and spicy notes, evokes an almost magical response in these apex predators. When used as scent enrichment, it can keep them captivated for several minutes, sometimes even hours.

We are proud to be one of the few facilities actively contributing to the survival of this incredible species through a dedicated conservation breeding programme. Our involvement goes beyond care — it’s about building a sustainable, genetically viable population that may one day help restore what has been lost in the wild.

True care recognises no species, no breed — only a life worth loving. On Friday, 18 July 20525, we traded our usual uniforms for jeans, gumboots and leashes. We didn’t walk into a classroom or a conservation facility. We walked into a place filled with longing eyes, wagging tails, and silent stories, at the Oudtshoorn Diereherberg, our local dog shelter nestled on the outskirts of town.

At the heart of our facility, where conservation meets education and Karoo dust meets determined hands, a new seed has taken root — and his name is Tsepiso Marenene.

In a quiet corner of our facility, something tiny, tawny, and utterly magical has been making hearts melt – and we’re thrilled to officially share the news. Our team recently conducted a gentle gender reveal for the newest member of our Blue Duiker family, and after careful observation (and a little patience), we’re happy to report that our dainty antelope calf is female! We’ve named her Holly, after the Cape Holly trees...

Prickles came into our care as a tiny, wide-eyed orphan—rescued after his mother was tragically killed by dogs on a nearby farm. From that moment on, he became part of our family, wrapped in warmth and raised with the kind of love and devotion that only a little abandoned porcupine could inspire.

The Flood That Tested Us – and the Strength That Carried Us Through Exactly one year ago, on 4 June 2024, Cango Wildlife Ranch faced one of the most devastating natural events in our 40+ year history. Today, we pause—not to relive the hardship, but to reflect on the resilience, bravery, and unity that saw us through.

How Retired Architect Joseph Zwick left a lasting mark at Cango Wildlife Ranch, Oudtshoorn — June 2025 Conservation is often powered by passionate volunteers — and every so often, one leaves behind a legacy that echoes long after they’ve gone. This past May, retired architect Joseph Otto Zwick spent three weeks enriching the lives of lemurs, aviary birds, and staff alike during his stay as part of the Wild Animal Volunteers program.

At Cango Wildlife Ranch, innovation and conservation go hand in hand. Today, we’re thrilled to announce the completion of our brand-new artificial wetlands bio-filter—a project that not only reduces our reliance on municipal and borehole sources but also exemplifies our commitment to sustainable water management. Join us as we dive into how this wetland functions, the tangible benefits it provides, and the broader sustainability goals it helps us achieve.