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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Wild is Life Trust and ZEN

Stay curious… The wild is always full of surprises 🥰💕😲Marimba, our beloved pangolin, has a tongue that’s longer than her entire body – and it doesn’t even start in her mouth. It’s anchored deep in her chest and neatly rolled up like a tape measure when she’s not using it to forage for ants!We love that there’s always something wonderfully unexpected waiting to be discovered at #wildislife_zen Photo credit: @the_narrativ_

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Sizi holds a very special place in our hearts. Rescued from the Beitbridge area in 2015, with the kind help of our dear friend @vanessa.bristow, she was the second elephant ever brought into our care – growing up side by side with Moyo here at #wildislife_zen In 2018, Sizi became part of the pioneering herd of six elephants translocated to Panda Masuie. Since then, she has blossomed into a gentle, stoic young elephant – tall and slender, as is so often seen in elephants from her region.Sizi’s calm and patient nature draws the younger elephants to her. She has also been a steadfast friend to Moyo, offering comfort and companionship during Moyo’s own time of healing.A capable wild elephant in every sense, Sizi has spent extended periods roaming free, sometimes joining wild herds. Her journeys have taken her as far as Hwange National Park and across the border into Botswana. Most recently, she spent a few weeks exploring the wild with some younger elephants, travelling all the way down to the Matetsi River before making her way back to the bomas.Through her time at Panda Masuie, Sizi has become an invaluable part of our rewilding story. Her deep knowledge of the wild and her gentle mentorship are guiding many of the other elephants as they learn to reclaim their natural lives.Here’s to Sizi – teacher, friend, and true spirit of the wild. 💚🐘@ifawglobal #CultureOfCare #onebyone #inspiringconservation

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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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