Wild is Life

We are a genuine wildlife and landscape conservation operation.

We rescue, rehabilitate and rewild orphaned and injured elephants and other animals in Zimbabwe.

We offer our special visitors a life-changing, unique experience, embracing our holistic culture of care. Bookings are essential.

Wild is Life

We are a genuine wildlife and landscape conservation operation. We rescue, rehabilitate and rewild orphaned and injured elephants and other animals in Zimbabwe. We offer our special visitors a life-changing, unique experience, embracing our holistic culture of care.

Hallo Darlings!

Welcome to the magic of Wild is Life!

Thank you for being with us and for your interest in our wild lives. The paths we all walk, as individuals, at Wild is Life, are filled with adventure, love, growth, empathy, compassion and optimism. We are not afraid to say that we love the animals in our care.

In these days of fast everything, heads down, phones on and busy businesses, the need for connection to the wild world is ever more important. Our planet is in crisis, yet so many people think that someone else is going to fix it! Not so? It will take each and every person who inhabits this earth, to show compassion, love and a desire to change, before anything meaningful will be achieved.

We aim to inspire conservation, in whatever form that may take. We encourage humans to care about the living world around them and to feel the sentience of wild lives. We provide second chances to those who have no voice. We nurse and cherish the souls who are injured, traumatized, bereft, and heartbroken.

We care about the land, as much as we do about people and animals. The land is fragile too and it is imperative that we protect, conserve and appreciate all she has to offer us. The lives that pass through our hands are truly Wild Gifts… ever precious, always valued.

Your support is always appreciated, whether it be a bottle of milk, a tractor, a uniform, or a lifesaving flight of a little elephant angel! Please do come and see us soon, or connect on social media! We love hearing from you!

Remember… keep believing in the magic of the Wild World!

Roxy Danckwerts, Founder

Roxy Danckwerts, Founder

Wild is Life consists of three pillars:

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ZIMBABWE ELEPHANT NURSERY

Wild is Life is home to the Zimbabwe Elephant Nursery (ZEN) – the first elephant nursery in Zimbabwe. We rescue, rehabilitate and rewild orphaned and injured elephants and offer them a second chance at life.

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The Sanctuary Experience

Visit the Wild is Life Sanctuary for an unforgettable wildlife experience. Connect with giraffes and elephants, meet and learn about pangolins, listen to the roar of lions and enjoy high tea or sundowners in our eclectic guest space.

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Habitat
Conservation

Focused on rewilding, anti-poaching and conservation, Panda Masuie is a 34 000 hectare protected space near Victoria Falls. This is where the rehabilitated elephants begin their final stages towards a full reintegration back into the wild.

Our Story in Numbers

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Maggie joins the family… 🐘❤️As we anticipated, the severe ongoing drought has led to an increase in human-animal wildlife conflict in Zimbabwe. Maggie was sadly a victim of the conflict, found extremely distraught and distressed standing over her dead mother.Upon receiving the call about an orphaned elephant calf, the Panda Masuie team, being the closest, sprung into action and went to collect baby Maggie.Thankfully, Maggie is a healthy little female, only 8 months old and has taken well to her new elephant family who have embraced her with open trunks. As you can see in the video (watch the herd meeting Maggie for the first time 🥹)She has bonded particularly well with Norah (Aunty Norah to Summer as you may remember), Anabelle (Summer’s mum) and to baby Summer! They are of similar ages and have fast become like sisters, playing and exploring together all day long.Maggie being so young is still milk-dependent and has taken well to the bottle and drinks with enjoyment. She is starting to put on weight which is always a great sign!At night, she sleeps with Norah, Anabelle and Summer and finds comfort in cuddling up close to them.A big well done to Paradzai Mutize and the Wild is Life team in Panda Masuie for this successful rescue and the attentive rehabilitation of Maggie.Maggie, so named after the legendary actress Dame Maggie Smith who passed away on the day she was rescued.We are fully confident in Maggie’s recovery and that she will eventually return to the wilderness in which she was born when she is grown and ready.ifaw #wildislife_zen #onebyone #cultureofcare

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Wild is Life Trust and ZEN

From the tiniest creatures to the mightiest giants, every animal deserves love, respect, and a safe home. 🌍💚 At #wildislife_zen, we dream of a world where wildlife roams free, and their habitats are protected for generations to come. Let’s celebrate and protect the beauty of the animal kingdom today and every day. 🐘🦒❤️

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Little by little...
a little becomes a lot.

All donations go directly towards the wellbeing of the animals in our care
Wild Is Life USA is a U.S.-based 501(c)(3) organization, meaning your donations may be tax deductible under U.S. law.
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