New, secret rhino orphanage opens in Western Cape
Funded by Saving Private Rhino, and with around the clock security, the Aquila Private Game Reserve orphanage will raise and rehabilitate rhino calves
Around the clock security‚ reconstructive surgeons and a secret location — a private reserve in the Western Cape has started operating the province’s first rhino orphanage. However, Aquila Private Game Reserve will not disclose where the calves will be cared for. "The orphanage will not be open to the public. This is in the best interests of the rhinos’ rehabilitation and security. It will be funded through the non-governmental organisation, Saving Private Rhino, and Aquila‚’’ a statement read. Aquila staff members have already been approached to help four orphans which are being "stabilised prior to transportation’’. The orphanage will be stocked with tons of lucerne and thousands of litres of equine milk formula. The location will also be used by Saving Private Rhino to rehabilitate and release rhino who have suffered facial and respiratory injuries. "This will require the services of our vets who will provide lifesaving surgery to allow these traumatised animals to breathe and ea...
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