Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre

The Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre is one of the leading private research and breeding facilities in the country. The centre developed from a cheetah breeding project established by Lente Roode in the late 1980s to a world-renowned research and breeding establishment for various endangered species.

Great care is taken to ensure suitable breeding environments for the animals and cheetah, king cheetah, wild dog, black-footed cat and African wild cat have been bred successfully. The centre aims to make an important contribution to the conservation of Africa?s endangered wildlife and also offers educational programmes for school children and a three-week conservation course for students.

The centre provides sanctuary to numerous orphaned, abandoned and sick animals. Internationally renowned, it is often approached by animal rights organisations to assist in the rescuing and evacuation of animals in need.

The centre operates as a non-profit organisation and relies on donations and sponsorships to maintain the various programmes.

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