Zululand Cat Conservation Project | Emdoneni Lodge

Conservation

Zululand
Cat Conservation Project
269-122 NPO

Welcome to ZCCP, where our main emphasis is on releasing the progeny of animals back into the wild. We keep only our breeding pairs (ambassador animals) and those animals that cannot be released for educational purposes at the project. All offspring, whenever possible, will be released into the wild, back where they belong. Join us in our mission to preserve and protect wildlife by supporting our efforts to reintroduce animals to their natural habitats.”

Important notes – a must read:

Enclosures Access:

Caracals – No access allowed.  The educational tour will still be conducted in front of the caracal enclosures.

African Wildcats & Servals – Access to all visitors including children are allowed. The educational tour will be done within the enclosures of these cats.  Children smaller than 4 years to be on a shoulder of a parent.  Strict children’s rules will apply.

Cheetah – A minimum height of 1.5m and over the age of 14 years required.

Photos:
Photos are allowed but with a 2m distance between the cat and person. Photos will ONLY be allowed under strict guidance of our guides.

  • Bookings are essential.
    Unfortunately, no visitors will be allowed at the main gate prior the above times.
  • Please note that we offer a Cafeteria service type buffet for large groups
  • All guests will be asked to sign an indemnity on issuing a ticket.
  • All tours will be limited to the maximum of 40 visitors. The total number of guests will be split into groups. Groups not to exceed the total of 20 guests per group.
  • All visitors enter enclosures at their own risk.
  • NO Go Pro or selfie sticks are allowed.
  • NO sudden movements.
  • Should any visitor cause a disturbance to the cats or tour, they will be asked by the tour guide to leave the enclosures immediately.
  • Please follow the guide’s instructions at all times.
  • Please stay with the group while attending the tour.
  • No running within the camps or outside the fences.
  • No loud noises of any kind.
  • Crying babies to be comforted at the parking area, please.  This is not only a disturbance for other guests but for the cats as well.
  • All rabies inoculations are up to date and on record.
  • The above arrangements are for your own safety as well as for the well-being of our cats.

Thank you for your co-operation with the above.

Our Pledge:
To ensure –
The survival of these cats for our future generations.
A viable genetic diversity.

To provide –
To repopulate these cats in deprived areas within South Africa.

To –
Breed responsible, raise, rewild and release.

The Project has been in operation since 1994, since then we have successfully rehabilitated and released Servals, Caracals, African Wildcats and Cheetahs. We are delighted to release the two Servals at iSimangaliso Wetland Park and to play our part in ensuring the conservation of this rare and beautiful species. This neighboring Wetland Park, iSimangaliso, provides them with a secure home away from inhabited areas and the threat of snaring. Servals are listed on the ‘Threatened or Protected Species’ (TOPS) list owing to their rarity. They are vulnerable to being snared and killed by farmers, in particular for their beautiful pelts.

Released to Date

Cheetah
0
Serval
0
Caracal
0
African Wildcat
0

All these releases were conducted in conjunction with KZN Wildlife. Releases are recorded as per our SOP’s and Protocols.

Welcome to our cat project!

We are dedicated to improving the lives of our feline friends through various initiatives and programs. Whether you’re a cat lover looking to contribute or simply interested in learning more, we invite you to join us.

Your support makes a difference.

Come visit us and be a part of our mission to create a better world for cats.

Our lifetime sponsors

African Wildcat

Michelle Bailey
Import It All – Ruzika Verryn
Dtours GE17 Peter Wood
Keira Watt
Les & Jenny Barnes
Jennifer & Andrew Naude
Haley Huxley
Ian & Joan Herrod
Adam Oldfield & Joe Sylvester
Joe Sylvestor
Loren Rotunno
Robin Herget
Helen & Bryce Samson
John Jaye
Peter Ramsey (Ramsey Family)
Sue Chapelle / Jenny Greene
Lyndel Byrne
Mark and Sue Gayther
Helen & Bryce Samson
Jan W Djikgraaf
Glenys Bayley
Michelle Bayley
Naidine and Ella
Garrett Family
Ken & Kathy Shea
The Sundbergs Family

Cheetah

Alex & Jim Owens
Umfolozi Casino
Gherardo Gvardvcc
Mark & Vickie Nysether
Peggau Family
Africa Exploration
Guarducci Family
Otto Family
Otto Brethey Distribution
Eastwood family
Amber, Lina, Zep
Blair Porter
Brenda & Larry Hansen
SA-Venues.com
VESA Abroad
Swanepoel (Eben & Adèle)
Jim & Tish Hobson
Garth & Jackie
Laurie & Rene Lammerse
Corinna
Gillian & Janette Binnsu
John Lowrance
Adele Marvo
Maeve Stuwig
Meg & Matt King & Family
Charlotte Yates
Jasper Martell

Caracal

Patircia & Stewart Would
Tony Marshall
Danine Birkholm
Gina & Adam Oldfield
Mathiues Schneird
Danine Birkholm
Catherine Du Plessis
Angie Pointer Charles De Munter
Alan & Pearl Murray
Simone & Victor
Ben & Taz
Danine Birkholm
Thorbecke Family
Emma & Farah
Christian Perez
STOPAQ
Sinead Odriscoll
Danine Birkholm
Tracey & Antoinette
Ylan Garbe
Budge familyl

Serval

Naidine and Ella
Mantaray Stegmann
Perry & Susan Shea
Jan & John
Allard Ruttens
Haley Huxley
Trish & Mel Go Travel
Patrick Allard & Martine Ruttens
Barry and Noelene
Boardwalk Inkwazi Shopping Centre
Noelene Nicholls
Brenda & Larry Hansen
Kim & Tessa Stehouwer
Rachel Funk
Ylan Garbe
Family Ruiter
Tim Frank
Mylene, Kim & Tessa Stehouwer
Andrew & Fran Johnston
STOPAQ – Vanessa Huxtable
Piet & Bea Bood
Clan Swanepoel (Eben & Adèle)
Nina & Noel
Carol & Roxy
Paolo Ruffato
Paul Marshall
Ann Sheldon
Jeffrey Liam Berry
Anika De Jong
James Edminston

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