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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We can’t save every elephant in need, but we can save some – and for us, that means everything. 💞🐘💞It’s heartbreaking to think that every single elephant in our care would have surely suffered or passed away if we hadn’t been called to help them.So when we look at our herd of elephants, we don’t just see survivors – we see hope, resilience, and a future that almost wasn’t…Each one is a testament to the power of compassion, care, and conservation. Every bottle fed, every gentle trunk touch, every step toward rewilding is a reminder that while we can’t change the past, we can change their future.And that’s why we do what we do. Because every elephant we save is a life that still gets to be lived.If you’d like to support our work, you can donate here: www.wildislife.org/donate or click our link in bio and tap on Donate. ifaw #animalconservation #onebyone

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Sisterhood – Summer and Maggie 😍💞🐘Summer and Maggie are two baby elephants in our care at Panda Masuie who have become very close – like twin sisters – although they are not related.Summer was born in January 2024 to Annabelle. This was a major milestone for the whole team, as it was the first calf born in our care. Annabelle was rescued in 2015, and after being rehabilitated at Wild is Life, she was relocated to Panda Masuie in 2018 as one of the founding members of the Panda Masuie herd. She has spent extended periods of time in the wild, including during the rainy season of 2020/2021, when she became pregnant by a wild bull. She returned to the bomas after a few weeks, and we had no idea she was pregnant – until the day Summer was born!Maggie was rescued last year. She is also a young female, about the same age as Summer, and was only about seven months old when we rescued her. Sadly, her mother was shot and killed in a conflict situation in the region. As often happens, Maggie stayed with her mother while the rest of the herd fled the scene, leaving her all alone, waiting by her mother’s side. Thankfully, some kind members of the community alerted us, and we were able to safely translocate her to Panda Masuie, where she was immediately adopted by Nora. After a few days, the incredible team at Panda Masuie, assisted by Roxy Danckwerts, was able to get Maggie to drink from a bottle using our specialized milk formula, and she has gone from strength to strength ever since!Summer and Maggie have a very special friendship. They are incredibly playful, both with each other and with the rest of the herd. They are adored by all the elephants – and all the carers too. They can be quite naughty, often wrestling and chasing each other around the bomas, especially in the mornings while waiting to go out into the bush.Maggie, being an orphan, is cared for by Nora, who always keeps a watchful eye on her. Summer is also cared for by Nora, as well as by her mother, Annabelle. They have developed a very special friendship that we assume will last for life. Summer is more confident than Maggie, as she did not experience the severe trauma of losing her mother in violent circumstances. Nonetheless, Maggie has gained a lot of confidence, and her body condition is excellent – comparable to Summer’s.In the wild, female elephants generally stay with their family group, led by a matriarch, for their entire lives, unlike young males, who leave the herd when they enter their teens and spend most of the rest of their lives with other bull elephants. As such, we expect the bond between Summer and Maggie to last a lifetime, and they will likely stay with Annabelle and Nora, even if they decide to permanently return to the wild, which is very possible.They are a great inspiration and a source of joy to our team and all of our supporters around the world. We look forward to watching them grow and thrive in the beautiful environment they call home. ifaw #wildislife_zen #onebyone #cultureofcare

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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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