I woke up on a Monday morning thinking of all the dreams we have but that we don’t put into action. Maybe because we are scared, maybe because we do not want to go outside our comfort-zone or maybe we do not believe in ourselves. One of my dreams was to go to South Africa. […]
I first came to panthera africa in march 2015 and after only spending 1wk here, I knew I would be back! I am now back in big cat paradise and straight away feel at home. Both the staff and animals give you the best welcome. It is great to see how settled and content all
Returning to big cat paradise! Read More »
Listening to the powerful roars of a cacophony of lions and sitting in changeable weather, minute sunny and hot, the next cloudy with a brisk breeze is how I spent the afternoon today. Perched on a tyre outside Oliver and Obi ‘s enclosure while they slept it had been a busy morning for us all.
Let the fun begin! Read More »
As I sit before Neptune, a magnificent male white lion, I look around at my surroundings and can’t help but think of the opening sentence from the book “Out Of Africa”… ‘I once had a farm in Africa’. It makes me think of all the past, present, and future staff members and volunteers who will
“I am at home, here on this farm in Africa” Read More »
It has been three months since my beautiful animals have arrived and somehow it still seems unreal. I see them, I hear them, I feed them and I take care of them, but it still feels like a dream. Before starting on the Panthera Africa journey I worked with and saw my animal nearly 364 days of
Let PASSION and LOVE guide you …. Read More »
Mhh, what a nice morning it is today. After all this rain and wind it’s finally quiet. Where is Pardus? She must be in our tree, waiting for sunrise. I should probably get up as well. I have to walk my round and see, if everything in the enclosure is alright. But first, some morning
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I felt it as soon as I arrived…the passion, the dedication, the commitment and the pure love that the founders Lizaene & Cathrine have for their project and their animals. As two ex volunteers themselves, it was a refreshing change for me, a full time volunteer for 2 years now, to feel so valued and
Everybody talks to animals… only a few listen Read More »
I knew Zorro when he was younger; I spent three months with him at a previous project. To be completely honest – I came for the cheetahs that were there, but I gave my heart to this gentle, beautiful guy. I had never before had anything to do with leopards, so the only knowledge I
Zorro – The soft-hearted leopard that stole my heart Read More »
We arrived here about 3 weeks ago, unaware of what we had let ourselves into. We weren’t sure of what kind of labor we would do or how we would “connect” with the animals. I will always remember our first working day here. We were killing some “Port Jacksons” (weeds), later we were headed to
Two volunteers in a piece of heaven at Panthera Africa Read More »
YAAAHHOOOO!!!! Tomorrow is our big day – we are reuniting with our beloved animals and bringing them home!!! Can you believe it?! My feelings inside are truly beyond words to describe and as I am writing the tears of joy are building up… Lizaene!! – WE DID IT!! Over a year ago we started with a big dream and
The dream has finally come true! Read More »
