Tag Archives: Rockwood

Giraffe
Categories Game

The quiet disappearance of our giraffes

Africa’s giraffe populations are quietly diminishing. Known as the “silent extinction”, 40% of giraffes have vanished since the 1980s. Where once the continent was teeming with these graceful giants, only 68 000 now remain. Like most other species, habitat loss, poaching and the effects of civil unrest threaten their survival.
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Rhino Conservation
Categories Conservation Rhinos

2020 Conservation Success Stories

2020 hasn’t been easy for anyone — the effects of Covid-19 reached far and wide, and were felt in the realm of rhino conservation too. But, no matter what challenges come our way, we persevere and give our all to saving the Southern white rhino. We'd like to share nine conservation success stories from Rockwood for 2020.
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Rockwood Megamaster Fire balls
Categories Conservation Rockwood

Leading Grill Company, Megamaster, Gets Involved

We're always looking for new ways to initiate rhino conservation. So when South Africa's leading grill company, Megamaster, approached us about a collaboration, we were super excited. The key ingredient in Megamaster's innovative new eco-friendly firelighter, called Rhino Balls, is our very own rhinos' dung.
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VOLUNTEERING TO SAVE WHITE RHINO
Categories Conservation Rockwood Volunteering

Volunteer Your Gap Year To Save The White Rhino

Using your gap year to volunteer for a cause in need is a sure way to find out who you really are. As Mahatma Gandhi said: “The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.” So, where do you want to lose yourself? With 1 million species now critically endangered, our wildlife needs all the help it can get.
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SAVE THE SOUTHERN WHITE RHINO
Categories Conservation Rockwood Volunteering

Become A Philanthropist At Rockwood

Nature is declining globally at previously unimagined rates. One million species are careering toward extinction. How can you help end one of Africa's most urgent wildlife crises? It doesn't mean you have to donate financially. One of the best ways to contribute to real change in the world is to volunteer your time.
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volunteer in africa
Categories Rockwood Volunteering

Wish To Volunteer In Africa? Pack Your Bags!

Are you inquisitive? Do you love change, adventure and discovering new places, new horizons and new ways of looking at the world? Most importantly, do you care? South Africa is home to some of Africa's most important conservation projects where wildlife experts are fighting the threats to wildlife and biodiversity daily.
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VOLUNTEER PROJECTS
Categories Rockwood Volunteering

Safe Volunteer Projects With Rockwood

When considering volunteering projects abroad, it’s essential to know what you’re getting yourself in to. Supporting local projects gives you the chance to get to see a country from a different perspective – but it needs to be a safe and healthy environment. There are a lot of stereotypes about Africa, but what’s the reality?
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Rockwood Conservation Rhino Nursery
Categories Conservation Rhinos

Why Become A Philanthropist For Rhinos

The reasons for becoming a philanthropist are easy enough to understand. Most of us genuinely want to make the world a better place. It’s also a well-known fact, doing good feels good. It’s probably one of our most human traits. Helping others with no obvious benefit to ourselves is what separates us from every other species.
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donation to save rhinos
Categories Conservation Rhinos Rockwood

How Your Donation Saves Rhinos At Rockwood

No matter where they are in the world, you can join the fight to save the African rhino. Apart from visiting us as a tourist or volunteer, you can sponsor a rhino or donate towards their care. We provide a detailed breakdown of what it takes to care for rhinos, so you know that your donation goes directly towards conservation.
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VOLUNTEER IN AFRICA
Categories Blog Conservation Rhinos Rockwood Volunteering

Volunteer At Rockwood And Help Save The Rhino

Rockwood owner, Wicus, and his teams of rangers are on guard 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to help protect rhinos. Health checks and collecting blood, milk and many other samples for research takes whole teams of research scientists, students, rangers and volunteers. You can help too by volunteering to work at Rockwood.
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