Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre

Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre HESC focuses on the conservation of rare, vulnerable or endangered animals. https://hesc.co.za

03/01/2025

It’s a slow day here for Esmé, the calves, Mielie and Liquorice as they amble around the Centre. We hope you have also had a peaceful start to 2025.🦏❣🐑

02/01/2025

The participants in our Wildlife Conservation Experience programme were given the task of feeding Gumpy and cleaning out his enclosure. Gumpy of course was happy to parade his food around for the camera to see.

Happy New Year to all our followers! May 2025 bring a new-found enthusiasm and spring in your step. May you leap towards...
01/01/2025

Happy New Year to all our followers! May 2025 bring a new-found enthusiasm and spring in your step. May you leap towards new adventures and experiences with joy.

Someone takes seriously …
31/12/2024

Someone takes seriously …

30/12/2024

HESC guide Dan takes our Daily tour visitors to see the vultures circle below a cloudy sky and above the vulture restaurant, ready to feast on the spoils.

We’ve received our delivery of limited edition calendars showing stunning photos of our animals taken by photographer Jo...
28/12/2024

We’ve received our delivery of limited edition calendars showing stunning photos of our animals taken by photographer Johan Kaethoven. Proceeds from the sale of these calendars go towards the care of our animals. Available to purchase from our Curio Shop.

Guess the rhino bums …
27/12/2024

Guess the rhino bums …

26/12/2024

While most of us tend to eat more sinful treats at this time of year, Paulie is more than happy to snack on his lettuce leaf.

25/12/2024

It’s an early Christmas morning start here at HESC. If you and our loved ones are celebrating today, we wish you a Merry Christmas! 🎄🎊

24/12/2024

While HESC curator Anya and one of our Wildlife Conservation Experience participants clean out Maverick’s dam, she supervises from her perch to ensure the job gets done properly.

Want to know more about our Wildlife Conservation Experience? Please email [email protected] for more info.

23/12/2024

The drive-through camp cubs were given a post-breakfast treat this morning – a juicy meat bone each. Watch how they tuck in with enthusiasm.

22/12/2024

Savannah is enjoying the rainy weather, and strikes a pretty pose on her rock.

21/12/2024

When there’s rain, the animals are more active – as shown in this video of the wild dogs playing.

Happy Saturday from HESC!

20/12/2024

When there’s a decent rainfall and a mud bath puddle forms across the bridge, the rhinos make sure they hang around the area.

A big THANK YOU to two of our loyal supporters from Belgium - Johan Kaethoven and his wife Cindy. Here’s a photo of thei...
19/12/2024

A big THANK YOU to two of our loyal supporters from Belgium - Johan Kaethoven and his wife Cindy. Here’s a photo of their recent visit to HESC, where they took photos to publish for their 2025 calendars to raise funds for our rhinos. There will be a limited edition available soon to purchase from our Curio Shop, and also a Belgium/EU version. To order this version, please visit: https://rb.gy/qbm9ie

18/12/2024

Angie is checking out her brothers in the mud bath. As Thaba gets out, watch the sweet interaction between Peter and Angie. It even appears as though Peter makes space for her to get in.

17/12/2024

David having another dip and drink from the rhino’s water trough. 🤣🐾

Address

R40 Between Hoedspruit And Klaserie
Hoedspruit
1380

Opening Hours

Monday 09:00 - 13:00
Tuesday 09:00 - 13:00
Wednesday 09:00 - 13:00
Thursday 09:00 - 13:00
Friday 09:00 - 13:00
Saturday 09:00 - 13:00
Sunday 09:00 - 13:00

Telephone

+27124602570

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A slow day for Esmé and the gang
A slow day for Esmé and the gang

It’s a slow day here for Esmé, the calves, Mielie and Liquorice as they amble around the Centre. We hope you have also had a peaceful start to 2025.🦏❣🐑

Gumpy parades his food around
Gumpy parades his food around

The participants in our Wildlife Conservation Experience programme were given the task of feeding Gumpy and cleaning out his enclosure. Gumpy of course was happy to parade his food around for the camera to see.

Circling vultures
Circling vultures

HESC guide Dan takes our Daily tour visitors to see the vultures circle below a cloudy sky and above the vulture restaurant, ready to feast on the spoils.

Can you help? An important message from Melissa
Can you help? An important message from Melissa

An important message from Melissa - can you help take care of our baby rhinos? To donate, please visit our GlobalGiving project through Wildlife Conservation Trust here: https://www.globalgiving.org/projects/help-baby-rhinos

Paulie enjoying his lettuce leaf
Paulie enjoying his lettuce leaf

While most of us tend to eat more sinful treats at this time of year, Paulie is more than happy to snack on his lettuce leaf.

Merry Christmas from all of us at HESC
Merry Christmas from all of us at HESC

It’s an early Christmas morning start here at HESC. If you and our loved ones are celebrating today, we wish you a Merry Christmas! 🎄🎊

Maverick supervises the dam cleanout
Maverick supervises the dam cleanout

While HESC curator Anya and one of our Wildlife Conservation Experience participants clean out Maverick’s dam, she supervises from her perch to ensure the job gets done properly. Want to know more about our Wildlife Conservation Experience? Please email [email protected] for more info.

A juicy bone for the drive-through camp cubs
A juicy bone for the drive-through camp cubs

The drive-through camp cubs were given a post-breakfast treat this morning – a juicy meat bone each. Watch how they tuck in with enthusiasm.

Savannah enjoying the rainy weather
Savannah enjoying the rainy weather

Savannah is enjoying the rainy weather, and strikes a pretty pose on her rock.

Wild dogs playing
Wild dogs playing

When there’s rain, the animals are more active – as shown in this video of the wild dogs playing. Happy Saturday from HESC!

Impromptu mud bath after the rain
Impromptu mud bath after the rain

When there’s a decent rainfall and a mud bath puddle forms across the bridge, the rhinos make sure they hang around the area.

Big brother Peter makes space for Angie in the mud pool
Big brother Peter makes space for Angie in the mud pool

Angie is checking out her brothers in the mud bath. As Thaba gets out, watch the sweet interaction between Peter and Angie. It even appears as though Peter makes space for her to get in.

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HESC - The Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre, South Africa

The Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre (HESC), is living proof that people can make a difference to the long-term survival of the planet and its animal inhabitants.

Our centre has been in operation for almost 30 years and is one of South Africa’s leading conservation and rehabilitation centres for endangered species. The centre is also well respected for its successful cheetah breeding and conservation programmes.

Our founder, Lente Roode originally built the centre specifically for cheetah conservation, however, through the years animals from all over the country were brought to us for rehabilitation and sanctuary. We work and will continue to work with some of South Africa’s top wildlife vets for treatment of the wildlife in our care.

HESC’s main objective is the conservation of rare, vulnerable and endangered animal species. We are actively involved in the research and breeding of endangered animal species, the release and establishment of captive-bred cheetahs in the wild, and the treatment and rehabilitation of wildlife (including victims of rhino poaching). We rely solely on donations to do the work we do