Chipangali Wildlife Orphanage & Bulawayo's Wild Neighbours
Visit the renowned Chipangali Wildlife Orphanage where injured and orphaned lions, leopards, cheetahs, and wild dogs are rehabilitated for release
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Chipangali Orphanage Entrance
Founded in 1973 by Viv Wilson, Chipangali has rehabilitated and released hundreds of wild animals into protected areas across Zimbabwe
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Big Cat Rehabilitation Enclosures
Walk past enclosures housing injured lions, leopards and cheetahs in various stages of rehabilitation — no touching, but extraordinary closeness
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Wild Dog Pack View
African wild dogs are among Africa's most endangered carnivores — Chipangalis' herds are vital to the species' recovery in Zimbabwe
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Raptor Aviary and Release Program
Eagles, vultures and owls injured by power lines or poisoning are nursed back to health in large aviaries before being tagged and released
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Reptile House and Snake Park
Chipangali's herpetology collection includes Zimbabwe's entire range of venomous snakes, crocodiles and lizards - handled daily by experts
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Volunteer Conservation Program
Chipangali accepts volunteers for week-long placements — feeding animals, cleaning enclosures and participating in vet assessments