Protecting South Africa’s Wildlife, Today and For Generations to Come.
Legacy of the Wild Foundation works to safeguard animals, restore ecosystems, and inspire communities — on the frontline, for the future.
What We Do
Legacy of the Wild focuses on holistic conservation, from wildlife care to ecosystem restoration. Key areas include:

Wildlife Care & Rehabilitation
Planning safe havens and veterinary support for injured or orphaned animals.

Ecosystem Restoration
Repairing habitats, protecting biodiversity, and restoring land to its natural state.

Community Education & Engagement
Raising awareness and inspiring the next generation of conservationists.

Partnerships & Research
Collaborating with organisations to support effective conservation strategies.
Our Mission
Our Global Vision
The Heartbeat Of The Wild
Our symbol — the aardvark with an ECG — represents the living pulse of the natural world. Every species, every ecosystem, every stretch of land has a heartbeat. Conservation begins by protecting that pulse.
Most of the important conservation work happens quietly — restoring habitats, monitoring wildlife, strengthening ecosystems — the unseen efforts that keep the wild alive.
We chose the aardvark because it is a keystone species — quietly supporting the balance of its environment, much like the behind-the-scenes work of Legacy of the Wild.
It Symbolises
- The unseen work that sustains healthy ecosystems
- The interconnectedness of all species and habitats
- Our commitment to protecting life at every level, from animals to ecosystems
Fund The Frontline

Wildlife Protection

Ecosystem Restoration

Veterinary & Emergency
Response

Rehabilitation Centre Development
100% of your donation goes directly to the frontline of conservation.
Your support powers wildlife protection, ecosystem restoration, and conservation action where it matters most.
Whether you give once, contribute monthly, or support a specific initiative, you are helping protect the heartbeat of the wild.
Stand with us. Fund the frontline. Protect the future.