Rhino and elephant conservation in Zimbabwe

This project is committed to protecting the local wildlife and does this in many different ways. The project as a whole provides a safe haven for the endangered white and black rhino as well as rescued elephants. Volunteers on this project play a crucial role in helping to protect the wildlife by taking part in vital conservation activities that help the reserve to run smoothly. These activities include general reserve maintenance, caring for the rhinos and elephants and undertaking snare and anti-poaching patrols to ensure the animals safety. The work the project does is very important for conservation efforts in Zimbabwe as a whole, as without it the animals would be in danger.

With regards to how the project conserves energy, it makes the most of the long days which are filled with sunlight! To conserve energy in a location where it can be scarce, the project has installed solar panels on the showers that volunteers use to wash. This negates the need to use electricity to warm up the water, and in turn means the project is doing its bit to reduce its energy usage.