What is CROW?
CROW is the Centre For Rehabilitation Of Wildlife situated in Yellowwood Park, Durban. It is a wildlife hospital that cares for the injured and orphaned wild animals and birds in Kwazulu Natal. CROW has 12 depots in and around the province and is considered to be one of the leading rehabilitation centres in South Africa.
Almost 90% of animals admitted to CROW, have sustained injuries due to human negligence. It takes time and dedication to rehablitate these animals and to prepare them to be re-introduced in their natural environment. Some animals’ injuries are so severe that they cannot be rehabilitated and therefore become permanent residents at CROW. Animals that are currently being rehabilitated are placed in enclosures far away from human activity. We try to create enclosures that are similar to their natural environment to give them a “feel” of what their world is like. Orphaned antelope are often only released in Nature reserves, where there are no predators, as they do not know what a predator is.
The Vision of the CROW project
To be an independant, pioneering force in the protection and rehabilitaion of orphaned and injured wildlife, while promoting the preservation of their natural habitat.
Mission statement
CROW is commited to the rescue, rehabiltion and release or orphaned and injured wildlife, and believes in action and education with regard to the protection of all natural resources.
Volunteers at CROW
We have a very active Volunteer program and are delighted to welcome local and international volunteers at CROW, as a charity organistation there are always more mouths to feed than hands to feed them, so every helping hand is greatly appreciated. Volunteer duties and responsibilities are linked with level of experience so we have something for everyone, from feeds to assiting nurses in the clinic to grounds work to assisting with releases….. we have approximatly 300-400 animals under our care at any given time, all of which are wildlife indigenous to Kwa Zulu Natal, from birds and mammals to raptors and reptiles, and many many monkeys… We also have a busy Educational program at CROW, so if education “is your thing”, we would welcome any help and advice on the aspect of our work.
During your stay we will arrange food and lodgings for you in Durban.
