Wildlife Rescue, Johannesburg.

07/09/2025

06/09/2025

06/09/2025

Proud to know these people. Thank you to everyone involved.

04/09/2025

Blue crane poisonings – whether deliberate or accidental – remain a serious threat.

That’s why the Endangered Wildlife Trust is hosting a Wildlife Poisoning Training Session, open to the public. Learn how to spot the signs of poisoning and what to do to help poisoned wildlife.

Here are the details:
- Monday 8 September, from 8:30 - 16:30
- Hermanus (Whale Coast Conservation offices)

RSVP is essential. Contact Christie Craig: [email protected] or 066 289 5988

We look forward to seeing you there.

17/08/2025

Such important work.

🌿 : Wildlife Forensic Academy 🌿

Meet Dr Greg Simpson – veterinarian, conservationist and passionate protector of the Kogelberg Biosphere. Greg is a partner at the Grabouw Animal Clinic and Managing Director of the Wildlife Forensic Academy.

Through the Grabouw, Villiersdorp, Hermanus and Onrus Animal Clinics, Greg and his team care for animals, prevent disease, and educate communities – because a healthy planet means healthy people. Under his “other hat”, the Wildlife Forensic Academy trains rangers and law enforcement to better manage wildlife crime scenes, improving investigations into poaching and other environmental crimes. The Academy is also a business member of the Kogelberg Biosphere.

For Greg, the Kogelberg Biosphere is a place of peace and inspiration: "We are blessed to have these surroundings – to exercise in the mountains, breathe clean air and listen to nature. It renews the soul."
His advice to everyone in the biosphere?

Small actions matter. Remove invasive species, protect indigenous plants, speak up when something is wrong and foster a culture of stewardship. Together, we can ensure the Kogelberg is a shining example of people and nature thriving side by side.



Image credit: Wildlife Forensic Academy on Facebook

14/08/2025

Thank you to Deirdre from Horse Rides at Pete's, for facilitating getting this Coot back to her own dam. She came in paralyzed after being stuck in deep mud for who-knows-how-long. After a week of TLC she returned to her home ground.

14/08/2025

Well said and a must read! Thank you to the IWRC for your support of rescuers and rehabilitators, and for helping to set the standards for rehab around the world. Respect!
And of course, thank you for listing Wildlife Rescue SA as service provided for people looking for international standard training in South Africa.
(We are starting to see more American students here who can use the training which costs at a fraction of the price, at centers back home as well)
If you are wanting to get qualified, call Michelle on +27 73 3140674

Sometimes the difference between being a Certified Wildlife Rehabilitator and having passed courses can be confusing!

If you've ever received a certificate of completion for a course or series of courses (for example the IWRC Fundamentals of Wildlife Rehabilitation Course), that indicates you've passed that course to the satisfaction of the course provider, and demonstrated mastery of whatever that course intended to teach. Gaining a Certificate of Completion can be a big achievement, but it's different than being a Certified Wildlife Rehabilitator.

Certified Wildlife Rehabilitators provided evidence to an independent third party (the CWR Review Board) that they have met a variety of industry standards, by providing documentation of education in a variety of topics, experience, and passing the CWR Exam. Certification also requires regular Continuing Education to maintain.

To make things even more confusing, licensing, permitting, or registration is an entirely different thing! Becoming a licensed or permitted wildlife rehabilitator means that you have permission from your government (or other regulating authority) to accept and care for wildlife. This is what gives you the legal ability to actually perform wildlife rehabilitation! Obtaining a certificate or becoming a Certified Wildlife Rehabilitator doesn't inherently make it legal for you to possess wildlife, although some licensing and permitting processes do ask you to take certain classes or even become Certified before you are eligible for the permit or license.

We know this can be confusing, so don't be afraid to ask questions! And you can always reach out to us at [email protected] - our staff will be more than happy to chat with you.

Take an IWRC Course and get your own Certificate of Completion: theiwrc.org/courses

Learn more about becoming a Certified Wildlife Rehabilitator: www.cwrexam.org

14/08/2025

Update : This juvie has been returned to his parents!
This young Spotted Eagle Owl was found alongside a busy road in Strand,in danger of being run over or captured. A caring couple picked him up and brought him to the Kogelberg Biosphere Wildlife Rescue and Training Center. While their intentions were well meaning, and they probably saved his life, the youngster did not need to come into rehab. All he needed was to be removed from the busy road and put back under the big blue gum trees in the nearby open field where his parents would continue to look after him. If in doubt, always call your closest rescue Center for advice before picking up or removing a wild animal. If you find an injured or dying wild animals then the closest vet might be your best bet, but always phone for advise first. Michelle can be reached 24/7 on 073 314 0674, and she can put you in touch with the closest first responder or rescue Center. To support this helpline service, how about sponsoring some MTN airtime? We currently receive or make an average of 80 calls, WhatsApps, emails and sms's per day which is a full time job and very costly! Thank you for supporting this vital life line for our indigenous species ❤️

14/08/2025

Conservationists in South Africa are scrambling to save the country's national bird, the blue crane, from risk of extinction, after it was recently recatergorized from a "near threatened" to "vulnerable" status. Diane To reports.