Oudtshoorn is about to gain a new kind of neighbour: a working campus, built on sustainability principles, aimed squarely at the town's future workforce. On 1 September, Cango Wildlife will officially open its new Africa Skills Cango Academy site to an invite-only audience of civic and business leaders. Four days later, on 5 September, the doors open to the public for a community open day at 291 Adderley Street. Locals will be...
New Era of Growth & Innovation

Cango Wildlife is undergoing one of the most dynamic transformation periods in its history, with extensive developments across the facility aimed at elevating guest experiences, expanding educational opportunities and furthering world-class animal care and conservation.
In preparation for the facility's 40th anniversary celebration in February 2026, a series of major upgrades are currently underway. New enclosures are being built to welcome exciting species and provide enhanced viewing and educational opportunities. Each enclosure has been designed to meet leading welfare standards while offering visitors meaningful, close-up experiences with some of the Ranch’s most fascinating animals.
Our KidZone is receiving a full refresh, featuring upgraded play areas, improved family facilities and engaging educational touches that encourage curiosity and inspire young conservationists.
A highlight of the redevelopment is the upcoming BOA Restaurant, inspired by the emerald tree boa and designed to offer an immersive dining experience rooted in natural textures and modern style. This addition forms part of a broader revitalisation of hospitality spaces across the property, introducing updated dining areas and new guest comforts.
Visitors will also notice refreshed walkways, upgraded signage, enhanced landscaping and rejuvenated viewing spaces. These improvements are focused on accessibility, storytelling and creating seamless movement throughout the ranch.
With these developments unfolding in real time, guests are encouraged to visit regularly and follow the journey as each week brings visible progress and exciting new features. This period of renewal marks the beginning of a new chapter for Cango, reflecting a firm commitment to conservation innovation and unforgettable visitor experiences.
As the milestone 40-year celebration approaches, Cango Wildlife stands proudly at the intersection of heritage and future vision - evolving, expanding and building toward an inspiring new era for wildlife, conservation and community connection.
Further Reading
At Cango Wildlife, learning is not something that ends with a qualification. It continues every day through the animals in our care, the people we work alongside and the knowledge shared across the wider wildlife community. For Pippa, one of our dedicated Animal Caregivers, that passion for continued learning is now taking her beyond Cango Wildlife as she begins making her mark within the broader animal-care community. Recently, Pippa was invited to...
How patience, trust and training created a special bond between Animal Caregiver Pippa and Patricia, our Cape Porcupine When Patricia arrived at Cango Wildlife as a tiny baby, few could have predicted the relationship that would develop between this little bundle of quills and Animal Caregiver Pippa. For Pippa, however, the connection began with something very simple: time. Bottle feeds, playtime, cleaning and every spare opportunity to be around Patricia became the...














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