Legacy Programme

Your Love. Their Future

Leave a legacy of compassion and protection for the majestic beings you love.

At Panthera Africa, your legacy becomes a lifeline — ensuring that rescued big cats live with dignity, care, and freedom for generations to come.

Heartfelt Purpose

Every life tells a story. Yours is one of love, care, and vision for a better world. At Panthera Africa, we provide a forever home for rescued big cats — animals who have endured hardship yet now live surrounded by peace, safety, and respect. We are more than a sanctuary; we are a women-led, values-driven organisation committed to conservation, education, and honouring the sacred connection between humans and animals. When you leave a gift in your Will to Panthera Africa, you ensure that this work continues long after your lifetime. Your compassion becomes a permanent part of the sanctuary’s heart — a promise that the animals you love will always be protected, cherished, and free from exploitation.

Why Legacy Gifts Matter

A Legacy of Love and Action

Your gift is more than financial support. It is a statement of values, a continuation of your life’s passion, and a living tribute to your love for animals. Legacy gifts help us:

Provide lifelong care and veterinary treatment for rescued big cats.
Maintain and expand safe, enriched enclosures.
Support educational programmes that inspire global change for animal welfare.
Sustain our mission as an ethical, non-exploitative sanctuary.

"Your gift is a promise of a good life for our cats — and a message to the world that compassion endures."

In Their Words – Why We Chose Panthera Africa

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“I believe that your decision on how to use your resources is one of the most powerful ways you can be part of the change you wish to see in this world. My husband and I have fallen in love with the Panthera Africa Pride as well as with what the sanctuary stands for. Having set up a bequest for Panthera Africa allows us to contribute to a powerful, meaningful legacy which will continue to have a beautiful effect way beyond our individual lives. We know that what we leave will be invested ethically and for the greatest good of all beings. This decision has left us feeling excited, proud, and deeply at peace.”

Kerstin Waddell

Choose the Gift That Reflects Your Heart

There are several ways to include Panthera Africa in your Will:

Suggested Wording: “I leave [amount / asset description] to the non-profit organisation known as Panthera Africa NPC (Registration No. 2014/002629/08), located at Farm 933, portion 2 in Stanford, South Africa, to be used for its ongoing programmes and general purposes.”

Making a Difference Is Simpler Than You Think

Legacy Giving Guide

(PDF)

Codicil Form

(PDF)

Suggested Will Wording

(Word Doc)

International Giving

We welcome legacy gifts from supporters across the globe. If you live outside South Africa, our team can connect you with legal partners in your country to ensure your gift is valid and honoured. Whether in the UK, Europe, or beyond, your generosity will directly impact the lives of our animals and help secure the sanctuary’s future.

Recognition & Legacy Fund

Every legacy gift is placed into our Legacy Fund, dedicated to the greatest needs of our sanctuary and pride. If you wish, your name will be added to our Legacy Circle, a place of honour celebrating those whose foresight and generosity safeguard our mission. Some supporters choose to remain anonymous — your wishes will always be respected.

Your Legacy Can Roar with Love

The animals of Panthera Africa depend on people like you — visionaries who see beyond their own lifetime. By remembering Panthera Africa in your Will, you create a lasting roar of compassion that echoes far into the future.