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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2 days ago

Wild is Life Trust and ZEN

Meet January. One of our elephant Carers. And yes… we’re posting about January in January. Name-sake timing felt only right. 😉January is one of those quietly extraordinary humans who makes the impossible happen, day after day. He is passionate about every animal in our care, big, small, feathered, muddy, or occasionally very grumpy. But there is something about the elephants that feels especially fitting. We think it’s because he is a gentle soul himself. Calm. Patient. Present. Very much like the elephants he works alongside.You don’t always see the people behind the scenes here. The early mornings. The long days. The constant learning. The deep responsibility of caring for animals who have been through more than we can ever fully explain in a single post.Rescuing, rehabilitating, and eventually rewilding elephants doesn’t take a village. It takes even more than that. It takes carers like January. It takes teams, trust, consistency, compassion, and a whole lot of heart.So here’s to January, in January. Because while the animals may be the stars, it’s people like him who make their second chance at life possible. Let us know in the comments section below if you’d like to meet more of the Carers at #wildislife_zen 🐘❤️@IFAW #onebyone #CultureOfCare

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1 week ago

Wild is Life Trust and ZEN

A big win for our little Winston! 🐘🍼💪🏾We are delighted to report that the latest addition to our Pandw Masuie herd has found his feet with his new family and has been drinking his milk bottles and out with the herd throughout the day. We are often asked if elephants accept any elephant into their herd and the answer is that they do! In reality, it’s up to the “joining” elephant if they feel comfortable and want to stay with the herd… So we’re happy to share that Winnie is loved and welcome in his new family! @ifaw #wildislife_zen #onebyone #cultureofcare

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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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