Lilongwe Wildlife Centre (LWC) is Malawi’s only wildlife rescue facility, known for its high standards of welfare and rehabilitation. It is accredited by the Pan African Sanctuary Alliance, the Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries and the PAW scheme under the Born Free Foundation. The Centre supports approximately 200 animals at any given time, many of which are victims of human-wildlife conflict, poaching and other illegal wildlife trades.
The first stop for incoming animals is our veterinary clinic where critical patients are stabilised and take their first steps towards recovery. After passing quarantine, animals are then prepped for release. Each animal is given a pre-release check to make sure it is medically and behaviourally ready for release back into the wild. If an animal is unable to be released, they can find a permanent home at our sanctuary.