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Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre HESC focuses on the conservation of rare, vulnerable or endangered animals. https://hesc.co.za

16/08/2025

The girls are in a playful mood. 🦏💕🦏Starting with Esmé and Eve in front of the camera, they are joined by Angie and Mango for a few runs around the perimeter. At the end, it is Mango who attempts to storm at Angie. The boys are keeping their distance and watching the action from the sidelines. 😆

“Spot” the difference … This is worth a repeat post for our new followers. 😄 The only difference between a regular cheet...
15/08/2025

“Spot” the difference … This is worth a repeat post for our new followers. 😄 The only difference between a regular cheetah and a King cheetah is a genetic mutation affecting their coat. A regular cheetah has smaller spots while the King cheetah has larger “blotches” and distinct stripes running down its back.

14/08/2025

Isn’t this adorable? Seven rhinos and two sheep obediently follow each other, making their way back for the night. Esmé started out in front, but Thaba eventually went ahead. In order through the gate: Thaba, Esmé and Eve together, Mango with Mielie and Liquorice – then Angie, Bula and Peter. 🦏🦏🦏🦏🦏🦏🦏🐑🐑

13/08/2025

Another Southern Ground hornbill has been visiting us lately. This video captures its call beautifully – a deep, booming sound which can often be heard kilometres away!

12/08/2025

Mom makes the comfiest cushion for this little one, who seems to have found its ideal sleeping spot.🫶❣️💤

11/08/2025

Monday munchies en-masse. The gang comes back from their day’s exploring to enjoy some dinner. In the distance is Angie, who prefers to get some attention from Anya instead.

Some exciting news from Africam for all our Tammy and cubs enthusiasts!
11/08/2025

Some exciting news from Africam for all our Tammy and cubs enthusiasts!

10/08/2025

Even though there is a perfectly tasty piece of meat lying waiting, these two wild dogs prefer to tear into the same piece. Thankfully their specialised teeth and strong jaws are well suited to the job.

09/08/2025

Happy Women’s Day! The amazing ladies at HESC got together to compile this presentation. We hope you enjoy it! 💐

An interesting post about Sables and Roans - their antelope cousins.While both are similar in behaviour and build, each ...
08/08/2025

An interesting post about Sables and Roans - their antelope cousins.

While both are similar in behaviour and build, each being specific grazers, Roan are more pale grey in colour with red-brown areas of colouration while sables are either pitch black (males) or tawny brown (females). Their populations grow well in areas where there is no competition. Interestingly, they are able to hybridise, which has been observed in Angola.

The Sables that stay at HESC are the Southern Sable, while there are 4 subspecies in total in Africa.

07/08/2025

DID YOU KNOW that for the duration of the time a baby rhino requires milk, the total cost of these feeds add up to around $55 000 per rhino? That is almost R1 million!

💓YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE – donate a 🍼 feed here:
https://www.globalgiving.org/projects/help-baby-rhinos

06/08/2025

Please note: our landline is down at the moment. If you are wanting to book a tour, you can contact us on +27 (0) 83 654 2299. We apologise for the inconvenience.

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HESC - The Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre, South Africa

The Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre (HESC), is living proof that people can make a difference to the long-term survival of the planet and its animal inhabitants.

Our centre has been in operation for almost 30 years and is one of South Africa’s leading conservation and rehabilitation centres for endangered species. The centre is also well respected for its successful cheetah breeding and conservation programmes.

Our founder, Lente Roode originally built the centre specifically for cheetah conservation, however, through the years animals from all over the country were brought to us for rehabilitation and sanctuary. We work and will continue to work with some of South Africa’s top wildlife vets for treatment of the wildlife in our care.

HESC’s main objective is the conservation of rare, vulnerable and endangered animal species. We are actively involved in the research and breeding of endangered animal species, the release and establishment of captive-bred cheetahs in the wild, and the treatment and rehabilitation of wildlife (including victims of rhino poaching). We rely solely on donations to do the work we do