Have you ever wanted to make a real difference in wildlife conservation? Now you can—through an adopt-an-animal fundraiser for wildlife! These programs allow you to symbolically adopt an animal, directly supporting its care and conservation. Whether it’s for yourself or as a meaningful gift, your adoption helps ensure that wildlife receives the protection it needs.

At DAKTARI Bush School & Wildlife Orphanage, we offer an Adopt-an-Animal Program where you can support the animals in our care while helping us educate local children about conservation. And if you’re in the area, you can even visit your adopted animal in person and see the impact of your support firsthand!

How Does an Adopt-an-Animal Fundraiser Work?

Adopt-an-animal fundraisers allow you to contribute to the care, feeding, and enrichment of an animal at a wildlife sanctuary or rehabilitation center. Unlike traditional adoptions, these are symbolic adoptions—meaning you won’t take the animal home, but your donation will directly support its well-being.

💚 What You Get When You Adopt:

•A personalized adoption certificate

•Updates about your adopted animal

•The opportunity to visit your adopted animal at DAKTARI if you’re nearby

•The satisfaction of knowing you’re helping conservation efforts

Why Adopt an Animal?

By adopting an animal, you’re playing a vital role in conservation. Here’s why it matters:

✅ Provides Essential Care – Your donation helps cover food, medical care, and enrichment for animals that cannot be released into the wild.

✅ Supports Conservation Education – At DAKTARI, our animals help teach local children about wildlife protection. Your adoption supports these lessons.

✅ Gives a Meaningful Gift – Looking for a unique present? An animal adoption makes a perfect gift for nature lovers, conservationists, or anyone passionate about wildlife.

✅ Creates a Personal Connection – Adopting an animal allows you to form a bond with wildlife from afar, knowing you’re part of its journey.

Meet the Animals You Can Adopt at DAKTARI

By adopting one of our resident animals, you’re helping us provide food, medical care, and enrichment while also supporting our mission to educate local children about wildlife conservation. Each of these animals has a unique story and plays a vital role as an ambassador for their species.

🦁 Telo & Duma (Lion Brothers) – Majestic and powerful, these two lions remind us why conservation efforts are so important.

🐆 Crunchie (Cheetah) – A true icon of the wild, Crunchie helps teach students about the challenges cheetahs face in the wild.

🐈 Shangaan (Caracal) & Scruffball (Serval) – Two incredible wild cats, each with their own unique personality and story.

🦝 Chouchou (Cape Genet) & Banded Mongooses – Small but full of character, these animals help students appreciate the diversity of South African wildlife.

🦉 Coco (Giant Eagle-Owl), Marco (Spotted Eagle-Owl) & Winnie (African Wood Owl) – These rescued birds of prey play an important role in teaching about raptor conservation.

🦦 Câline (Dassie) – Small but fascinating, dassies may look like rodents, but they’re actually distant relatives of elephants!

🐴 Eeyore (Donkey) – A gentle and loving member of our DAKTARI family, always ready for a cuddle.

🐵 Banchee (Thick-Tailed Bushbaby) – This nocturnal cutie is an ambassador for South Africa’s lesser-known primates.

🐇 Rabbits & Guinea Pigs – Perfect for teaching children about responsible pet care and small mammal conservation.

🦃 Mr. & Mrs. Strauss (Ostriches) – Our tallest residents, these two ostriches show students the wonders of South African birdlife.

🦡 Karools & His 4 Friends (Meerkats) – A lively mob of meerkats that love to dig, play, and interact with visitors.

By symbolically adopting one of these animals, you become a part of their journey. And if you’re in the area, you can even visit your adopted animal at DAKTARI and see the impact of your support firsthand!

🌿 Adopt an animal today and help us continue our mission to protect and educate!

How to Participate in DAKTARI’s Adopt-an-Animal Fundraiser

Getting involved is easy!

1️⃣ Choose Your Animal – Browse the animals available for adoption and pick one that speaks to you.

2️⃣ Make Your Donation – Your contribution goes directly toward food, medical care, and enrichment.

3️⃣ Receive Your Adoption Pack – We’ll send you a certificate and updates about your adopted animal.

4️⃣ Visit Your Animal (Optional) – If you’re nearby, come meet your adopted animal in person and see the difference you’re making!

📅 Ready to make a difference? Join our adopt-an-animal fundraiser today and help protect wildlife!

Your Support Makes a Difference

Every adoption helps us provide a safe and loving environment for the animals at DAKTARI while also educating the next generation about conservation. Whether you’re adopting for yourself or as a gift, your support goes a long way in ensuring wildlife thrives.

🌿 Adopt an animal today and be a hero for wildlife!

📩 Want to learn more? Visit our website or reach out to us for details on how to get started