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 Giftsโ€ฆ 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!

Rememberโ€ฆ 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) โ€“ 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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6 days ago

Wild is Life Trust and ZEN

No two days are the same when the bush is your office and elephants are your colleagues! ๐Ÿ˜๐ŸŒฑ๐Ÿ‡ฟ๐Ÿ‡ผOur elephant Carers and Rangers at Pande Masuie – our rehabilitation and rewilding site just near Victoria Falls, are out from 6:30 till 5pm each day, walking with the elephants as they cover roughly 5 to 10km. In the dry season they walk further as food is harder to find. Right now, with grass in abundance, the days are a little shorter but no less important.Along the way, the elephants graze, drink water, mud and dust bath, and visit the salt pan for vital minerals. The teamโ€™s role is to guide, observe and protect, while allowing the elephants to make their own choices in the landscape.Some days bring encounters with wild elephants. These moments matter most. They are a key part of the rewilding process, helping our elephants learn, adapt and reconnect with life in the wild.No routines. No repetition. Just real work, real learning and the elephants setting the pace – as will one day back in the wild. @ifawglobal #wildislife_zen #onebyone #cultureofcare

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7 days ago

Wild is Life Trust and ZEN

Williamโ€™s arrival and the careful choices that followed ๐Ÿฆ’๐Ÿ’•On the final evening of 2025, Skye arrived for feeding trailing a placenta that had not yet dropped, something we very rarely see. It was clear she had given birth, but her behaviour was unusual. Instead of hiding her calf, she came straight to the barn looking unsettled.Our team began searching and eventually found William, standing and looking well. Skye returned, briefly attended to him, and then led him straight to the barn, behaviour that is not typical for giraffe mothers.Over the next few days, we noticed William was not suckling properly. He was often alone and trying to eat leaves, while Skye, although gentle, pushed him away when he attempted to drink. Combined with heavy rain and his compromised start, we made the difficult decision to bring him into the nursery.Hand-raising is never taken lightly, but experience has taught us it offers the best chance for long-term survival. William settled quickly, learned to take a bottle, and apart from one small hiccup, has thrived.He is now playful, confident, and growing fast. Skye visits him often, and the bond between them is unmistakable.For now, William is safe, warm, and very loved, with a hopeful path ahead and that he will soon be back with his herd as a proud member! To read the FULL STORY, visit our Substack account WildSong ๐Ÿ˜Š#WildisLife_ZEN #CultureOfCare #onebyone

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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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