Our work

Saving wildlife

We’re Malawi’s first response for wild animals that are injured, orphaned or rescued from the illegal wildlife trade. Our wildlife rescue work is mandated by the Department of National Parks and Wildlife.

In the past year
94
animals rescued
48
animals released back into the wild
195
animals cared for at Lilongwe Wildlife Centre

Lilongwe
Wildlife Centre

Wild animals are sometimes kept illegally as pets, hunted for their meat, skin or scales or injured through human-wildlife conflict. We provide expert veterinary treatment and rehabilitation to give every animal a second chance at life in the wild.

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Emergency support

We support wild animals in distress across Malawi through our mobile Wildlife Emergency Response Unit and our 24/7 Wildlife Rescue Hotline.

Threatened species

Our biodiversity monitoring and research supports the conservation of targeted species and landscapes. We also help to develop and implement National Conservation Action Plans for threatened species.

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Training & development

We provide training and development for Malawian and international students on wildlife veterinary medicine and other conservation-related disciplines.

Our work is bold and wide-ranging

We take a holistic approach that benefits both people and wildlife

Saving wildlife

Deterring nature crime

Securing healthy landscapes

Key approaches

Volunteer

If you dream of working with African wildlife or want to gain skills for your conservation career, we have something special for you!

Support us

Malawi’s wild animals and wild places are under threat. With your help, we can save them. Make a real impact by donating today.