Chipangali is an African word from the Chinyanja language Eastern Zambia) meaning open friendly country.
Chipangali is a wildlife Orphanage and not a zoo which offers a home to Orphaned, abandoned and sick wild animals. Young animals continually find there way into homes of nature lovers throughout Zimbabwe. Other animals are orphaned as a result of some mishap such as the death of the mother, injuries or snaring. Chipangali Wildlife Orphanage is a registered Welfare Organisation (38/77) in Zimbabwe which was established by Vivian and Paddy Wilson in 1973. Many wild animals are kept as pets and are indeed appealing and fun to have around, but once adults these loving babies turn into dangerous and aggressive wild animals, it then at this stage that they become a pest. It is here where Chipangali is approached to take over the responsibility of these animals and there by offer a home and once the initial settling down process is complete most animals are integrated into release programs.
Chipangali is located 25km from Bulawayo’s City Centre on the Bulawayo Beit Bridge Road. Bulawayo is Zimbabwe’s second largest city. In and around Bulawayo there are a number of tourist attractions including museums, craft centres, historical sites and Game reserves. Bulawayo is situated 439 kilometres from the county’s capital Harare and strangely also exactly 439 kilometres from Victoria Falls, which is a must see for anyone visiting Zimbabwe. The Zimbabwe Ruins, otherwise known as Great Zimbabwe, can also be found but a few hours drive from Bulawayo.
Chipangali Wildlife Orphanage
Bulawayo, Zimbabwe
Chipangali Wildlife Orphanage
Bulawayo, Zimbabwe
