Daktari Animals To Be Supported

ADOPT ONE OF OUR ANIMALS

If you are interested in becoming a parent to one of our beloved animals please click here and pay online on Global Giving, a secure platform.

The minimum monthly contribution is R100 (€6).

WHAT DOES IT COVER?

  • A good quality and balanced diet – This covers the cost of food for the animal that you sponsor. This includes any special supplements the animal may need as well as some extra treats!
  • Daily maintenance of the enclosures – This includes all of the materials to carry out the cleaning as well as the disinfectant used to keep everything in pristine condition.
  • Improvements and updates of enclosures – In addition to the maintenance of the enclosures, your donation will go towards any necessary upkeep that may be required. Moreover, if you would like, you could also sponsor the building of a new enclosure.
  • Enrichment activities – To stimulate the animals through punctual activities or building a new toy or tool to put in the animal’s enclosure.

AS A SPONSOR YOU WILL RECEIVE:

  • A quarterly update of your animal’s progress in the form of an e-card
  • You can pop in and visit anytime should you find yourself in the area
  • You will be personally participating in the conservation of South Africa’s wildlife

ANIMALS YOU CAN ADOPT:

Mr & Mrs Strauss - Ostriches

The four members of the Strauss family were rescued by DAKTARI from an ostrich farm. They were going to be euthanized due to their small size. One of the pairs was released onto a private reserve leaving more room for Mr & Mrs Strauss at DAKTARI.

Shangaan - Caracal

Shangaan was brought to DAKTARI in 2011. He had been hand-reared by a member of the public after being found without a mother.

Chouchou - Cape Genet

Chouchou was initially brought to us by someone in the nearby area after she had fallen out of her nest.

Once she arrived at DAKTARI, our dog Candy acted as her surrogate mother and produced milk to feed her.trauss at DAKTARI.

Banchee - Thick-Tailed Bush Baby

Banchee arrived at DAKTARI from Moholoholo in August 2013.

Little is known about his history other than that he was hand raised by farmers.

Banded Mongooses

We currently have four mongooses living at DAKTARI, three males, named Goose, Moose, Queen, and one female Matilda. The first two were found as babies without their mother hand-reared here, and the third one was kept as a pet and then brought to us. Matilda was found in Moholoholo with a broken front leg and she just arrived in August 2026!

Karool & his 2 friends - Meerkats

Karool arrived in 2023, after the rest of our meerkats were rehabilitated in 2018. Karool now has 2 friends that arrived in July 2024!

Eeyore - Donkey

Eeyore has been with DAKTARI since 2008.

He is very old and was found wandering the streets of Phalaborwa by the SPCA.

Eeyore is partially blind with only 10% vision in one eye but that doesn’t stop him trying to steal food off the dinner table!

Dassie

We have two dassies roaming free at camp, Caline and Eric.

We have tried to set them free but they just loved being around us so much that they chose to stay here rather than be in the bush!

Scotty - African Hawk Eagle

Scotty was found in Phalaborwa by the owners of a private game reserve after it was thought she flew into a power line. DAKTARI took in Scotty but after a few days it became apparent that her wound was most likely due to a gun shot.

Rabbits & Guinea Pigs

DAKTARI started buying rabbits and guinea pigs two years ago as part of the sensibilisation program for the children. It is great to have them as the children can safely interact with them and learn how to care for them.

Coco - Giant Eagle-Owl

Coco came to us in 2009 and will be peacefully living out his days at DAKTARI.

Choose which specific animal you want to adopt!

If you are interested in becoming a parent to one of our beloved animals please email Michele at [email protected]g.

The minimum monthly contribution is R100 (€6).