Refuge Operations

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• Decan operates a wildlife refuge and rehabilitation center, housing over 9 species rescued from trafficking, injury, or habitat loss.

• Animals include cheetahs, lions, ostriches, turtles, donkeys, caracals, squirrels, antelopes, kudus, zebras, porcupines, reptiles, and amphibians.

• The refuge is not a zoo but a natural reserve with its own ecosystem; animals are rehabilitated and released when possible.

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Education & Community Engagement

• Volunteers help feed animals, maintain the refuge, and assist during school visits.

• The refuge hosts frequent school visits, with up to 50 children per day, to educate about wildlife and environmental protection.

• Public activities, such as big cat feeding and nocturnal scorpion observation, engage visitors and raise awareness.

 

Challenges

• Funding relies on local tourism, volunteers, and occasional external support.

• Infrastructure (fences, barriers) needs maintenance and replacement.

• Overgrazing and habitat loss continue to threaten wildlife and complicate conservation.

• Management is stretched thin; more staff and project managers are needed (need checking of what is done)

 

Future Needs

• Expand the refuge area and improve facilities for both animals and visitors.

• Attract more visitors and volunteers to support operations by increasing educational outreach and visitor engagement.

• Secure sustainable funding sources and develop ecotourism and biochar sales as revenue streams.

• Strengthen protection in Jallelo National Reserve and other key habitats.

 

Success Metrics

• Number of animals rescued, rehabilitated, and released.

• Number of educational events and participants.

• Area of habitat protected or restored.

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