What they do
Wild is Life is a Zimbabwe-based wildlife sanctuary and conservation organization. They rescue, rehabilitate, and release wildlife, with a focus on elephants and pangolins. The Zimbabwe Elephant Nursery cares for orphaned elephants with the goal of returning them to the wild. Their anti-poaching and community education programs address the root causes of wildlife decline in southern Africa.
Why they matter
Zimbabwe's wildlife faces pressure from poaching, habitat loss, and human-wildlife conflict. Wild is Life provides direct intervention: rescuing individual animals while building community support for conservation. The elephant nursery has successfully rehabilitated and released orphaned elephants, demonstrating that hand-reared megafauna can return to wild social groups. Their pangolin rescue program addresses one of the world's most trafficked mammals.
How to support
Donate to the Zimbabwe Elephant Nursery or pangolin rescue program. Visit the sanctuary for educational tours. Volunteer positions available for extended stays.
Key project to explore
The Zimbabwe Elephant Nursery rescues, rehabilitates, and releases orphaned elephants, with multiple successful releases into wild herds in protected areas.