The Australian Rhino Project and COVID-19

In response to the ever-changing COVID-19 situation, the Australian Rhino Project team would like to provide you with an update on our project.

As you may be aware, our conservation partner organisations of Zoos South Australia, Orana Wildlife Park and Taronga Conservation Society are temporarily closed to visitors. Essential staff at these facilities continue to provide primary care for all wildlife and maintain critical infrastructure at all locations. The planning and construction of the Rhino Management Centre at Orana Wildlife Park has been temporarily put on hold. Our South African conservation partners, Thaba Manzi Wildlife Sanctuary and Rhino Pride Foundation, continue to provide us with regular updates as to the health and wellbeing of rhinos in their care and likewise, their property is currently closed to external visitors.

Whilst there continues to be uncertainty surrounding COVID-19 and the long term global impact, the Australian Rhino Project team remains committed to its mission to maintain a genetically diverse breeding population of rhinos in Australia and New Zealand. We do recognize that the current situation may cause some delays and disruptions to our construction and transportation timelines. We will continue to monitor the impact of these delays and provide updates when possible.

We thank you for your ongoing support of our organization and your shared passion to help protect rhinos for future generations.

Rhino Management Centre under construction at Monarto Safari Park

Exciting News at Thaba Manzi Wildlife Sanctuary

We are pleased to announce that two rhino calves have been born at Thaba Manzi Wildlife Sanctuary in South Africa. These wonderful bundles of joy arrived in the last two weeks. The calves are very active and playful - keeping their mums very busy!

New Arrival in South Africa

Don't Miss the Animals!

Whilst our conservation partners may be closed for the foreseeable future, we wanted to make sure you still get a healthy dose of animal magic in your day.

You can watch the live cams from Zoos South Australia including the Southern White Rhino, Ibutho, by visiting: https://www.zoossa.com.au/zoo-to-you/

On behalf of our team, we thank you for your ongoing support of the Australian Rhino Project.

Stay safe and we will keep you updated on news from The Australian Rhino Project.

Allan Davies
Chairman on behalf of the Australian Rhino Project board and team