The Cango Wildlife Ranch in South Africa and its NPO wing, the Cheetah Preservation Foundation, are both in danger due to the worldwide COVID-19 lockdown.

No visitors means no income, no income means no way to look after our staff or our animals.

4604 animals are in danger and I need your help to get them through this difficult time. 

PLEASE HELP SAVE MY ANIMAL FAMILY

My name is Garrett Eriksen, the Cango Wildlife Ranch has been my home for the last 35 years and its animals and staff, my family. I am trying to raise funds to help overcome this COVID-19 lockdown where multiple staff members, my parents included, risk potential infection each day to look after our animals! I couldn't be more proud but they can't do this alone.

Please consider doing whatever you can to help, even if it's donating $1 or sharing this with your friends and family!

Pictured: Me and our first cheetah Alpha way back in 1988

HOW FUNDS WILL BE USED

Due to international banking restrictions, I have included my personal PayPal account on this platform to accept donations into.

All funds raised will 100% go towards the operating costs of Cheetah Preservation Foundation and the Cango Wildlife Ranch, which includes covering animal feed, medical expenses, staff salaries, utility and operating costs, and animal enrichment activities.

Please do feel free to comment if you have any questions.

ALTERNATIVE

You can also choose to donate directly to the Cheetah Preservation Foundation:

You can EFT  to:
The Cheetah Preservation Foundation
ABSA Bank
409 1568 467
Branch Code/ Routing: 632005
Swift/IBAN  Code:  ABSAZAJJ
91 York St, George Central, 6529, Western Cape, South Africa

Reference: your email address – We’d love to thank you!

HELPING HANDS

Being an accredited institution that has championed education and endangered animal welfare for over 35 years, the Cango Wildlife Ranch is now calling on worldwide supporters to help guide us through these troubling waters.

Please consider sharing this campaign far and wide and please donate if you can. Any small amount will help.

Statement from CWR:

"The worldwide epidemic,  COVID-19, threatens closure of a 35-year-old business. But as you know, we are not just a business, we are a family. Our animals are our family and we have dedicated our lives to them and their care.

As per our President’s National Address on 23 March, our country has been placed on lockdown for 21 days from 25 March until 16 April. The next few weeks would have included the National Arts Festival, school holidays and the Easter holidays. A crucial part of the year that funds 3 months of our operations. This totals to a whopping R9 million. Quite simply, it has all been lost… all except hope.

As one of only two facilities in Africa to hold both  PAAZA  accreditation (Pan Africa Association of Zoo’s and Aquaria) and membership with  WAZA  (World Association of Zoo’s and Aquariums), we receive no government funding and have always taken enormous pride in being self-sustaining. Our credentials, accolades and conservation successes exceed that of our longevity. However, now we find ourselves alongside the rest of the world, contending with a global crisis… and a crisis of our very own.

The owners have always cared deeply for our staff and community. As one of the largest employers in the region, their decisions and endeavors have always benefited the local community and tourism industry. Whether or not our facility is open, our commitment to our animals, employees, and community remains. Despite the costs, our animals deserve and are given the best care attainable. Right now, we are in dire need of financial aid we need to raise funds to keep our family cared for.

We thank you for your ongoing support. Every email, phone call, and contribution is deeply appreciated. Should you be able to assist in any way, please reach out to us, or pass this on to anyone that you feel may be able to assist. The only way we will be able to get through, is with the help of our dedicated members and followers. Every cent will help.

Please stay safe. We hold you all in our thoughts during this international crisis and hope that relief is felt world-over, in the very near future."

~From our family to yours… with love

The CWR  Team.