Bushtalk February 2026 Newsletter
Donate Photo: Mana Meadows Greetings! From strengthening wildlife crime investigations to supporting communities and welcoming team members back into the field, the past months have been quietly busy at VFWT. Join us as we share a snapshot of the partnerships, people, and practical conservation work shaping our efforts on the ground from the end of 2025 through to the first weeks of […]
Trapped Injured and in Need We Respond
From bushbuck to pythons, baboons to vultures, ground hornbills to hedgehogs to laughing doves (above), our team has rescued and rehabilitated an extraordinary range of species — treating injuries, easing suffering, and returning animals safely to the wild wherever possible. Donate Greetings! This year, the Rescue and Rehabilitation team at VFWT has been called into […]
Where Conservation Meets Community
Above: Mobile, predator-proof bomas help families protect their livestock — preventing losses and saving wildlife lives. (Photo: Mana Meadows) Donate Greetings! As 2025 comes to a close, we are reflecting on one of the greatest challenges facing conservation in the communities surrounding Victoria Falls: human–wildlife conflict. Each year, families living along the borders of protected areas […]
When Technology Meets Conservation
Donate Greetings! Across more than 3,800 km² of wilderness surrounding Victoria Falls, our team works every day to protect wildlife, support local communities, and respond to conservation crises in real time. As our reach and our impact continues to grow, so do the challenges we face. Ground-based monitoring alone is time-consuming and limited in scope. Rangers […]
2024 Year End Wildlife Forensics Lab
Did you know that our wildlife forensics lab is the only one in all of Zimbabwe? It’s also the only lab in the region conducting wildlife forensics work for species identification, which is critical for court cases. How Does It Work? When investigators find a dead animal suspected to have died due to foul play, […]
2024 Year End Community Outreach
It’s only been a few months since attending VFWT’s Women’s Value Chain Addition and Agribusiness Training Programs, but already, the twenty women who participated are realising life-changing benefits. Below, we hear two very sincere testimonials from two of these special ladies — Priscilla Moyo, and Soneni Moyo. They talk about their homes, their families, their work, […]
2024 Year End Rehabilitation
This year, we’ve responded to over 100 call-outs — that’s nearly one every three days. Among these, we’ve performed 50 snare removals, the highest number we’ve ever recorded. The animals we help would have no chance of survival without our incredible teams and dedicated partners on the ground. From unpredictable hours and dangerous treks through […]
2024 Year End Rescue and Rehab
Our rescue team must give their best every single day. There’s no room for complacency or lack of focus — as either could result in disaster out in the field. They go out no matter the weather, no matter the hour. And the work is not only unpredictable and dangerous, but also mentally exhausting. When […]
It’s Giving Tuesday
#GivingTuesday is finally here! As you know, our backyard is home to the mighty Victoria Falls – one of the world’s greatest natural wonders, and among the most powerful and awe-inspiring forces of nature. But while the Victoria Falls might be mighty in strength and breathtaking in sheer force, its ecosystem is fragile and vulnerable to […]
Giving Tuesday is Tomorrow
Mother Teresa famously said, “None of us, including me, ever do great things. But we can all do small things, with great love, and together we can do something wonderful.” Can you help us do something wonderful? Last week, we shared the happy news that a generous donor has provided match funding for our #GivingTuesday […]