Small Contributions, Lasting Impact

Posted on Thu February 26, 2026.

The Cheetah Preservation Foundation (CPF) is dedicated to advancing the conservation of cheetahs and other endangered species through responsible captive breeding, research, rescue support, and public awareness.

The Foundation receives no government funding and relies entirely on memberships, donations, animal adoptions, and corporate sponsorships to continue its work.

Caring for wildlife carries significant daily operational costs. These include habitat maintenance, water and electricity usage, specialised diets, enrichment programmes, and ongoing veterinary care. Animal welfare remains our highest priority, supported by a dedicated team of more than 80 staff members and an on-site Animal Care Centre that supports the health and wellbeing of more than 90 species in our care.

Every contribution directly supports conservation in action. You can make a meaningful difference by becoming a member, making a donation, adopting an animal, or contributing essential items from our operational wishlist.

Cheetah Preservation Foundation Wishlist

General Care Items
• Towels and blankets
• Animal travel crates
• Durable balls or enrichment toys
• Rakes, brooms, watering cans and scrub brushes
• Hosepipes with male and female connectors
• Stick blender for the Animal Kitchen

Food Donations
All food must be fresh and suitable for human consumption.

Fruit
Bananas, apples, pears, peaches, plums, grapes, pawpaw, spanspek, apricots, blueberries, watermelon

Vegetables
Green peppers, kale, cabbage, butternut, carrots, green beans, corn, broccoli, lettuce, cucumber, celery, sweet potato, basil, thyme, gemsquash, patty pans, chillies, pumpkin, parsley, cherry tomatoes, cauliflower, watercress

Other Items
Eggs, raw nuts, peanuts in shell, sunflower seeds in shell

Please note: We do not accept fruit or vegetable peels or leftovers. Our animals receive the same quality food we would consume ourselves.

Enrichment Materials
• Poster paint
• Newspapers
• Vaaltou available at agricultural stores
• Cake flour
• Perfume for scent enrichment

Tools and Maintenance
• Male tap connectors
• Female hosepipe connectors
• Metal fan rakes
• Hand scrubbing brushes
• Shovels
• Wheelbarrows
• Buckets and brooms

Veterinary Room Needs
• Bioclassic washing powder only
• Towels and blankets
• Animal travel crates

Animal Kitchen Supplies
• Aprons
• Dishcloths
• Dish sponges
• Paper towel
• Dishwashing gloves

Your support helps ensure every animal receives the care, nutrition, and enrichment required to thrive while contributing to the long term conservation of endangered species.

If you would like to contribute to our efforts, please contact Carmen - [email protected]

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