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Kaycee has a heart-to-heart chat with CEO and Founder, Kerri Wolter, about the plight of the vulture.
Since 2007, Vulpro has been changing the way the world sees vultures. We live to see them overcome the threats of powerlines, poison, and indifference. As a non-profit organisation, we’re devoted to safeguarding Africa’s vulture species and the ecosystems they sustain. Through our rescue, rehabilitation, and release programmes, we provide a lifeline to vultures that are injured, poisoned, or disabled.
Vulpro is the Africa’s only organisation solely focused on vultures. Operating across southern Africa, we have facilities in Hartbeespoort, just north of Johannesburg, and the Eastern Cape, on the renowned Shamwari Private Game Reserve.
From these locations, Vulpro’s impact extends across Africa. We work with local communities, researchers, and conservation organisations to protect vulture populations and combat the many threats they face.
Our innovative captive breeding initiatives strengthen wild populations, ensuring a future for these critically endangered birds. But saving vultures is just the beginning. At Vulpro, we tackle the root causes of their decline through cutting-edge research, strategic partnerships, and impactful public education, driving lasting change. Our mission is to advance knowledge, inspire action, and lead innovation in vulture conservation, securing a world where these iconic birds thrive.
On-Site and Off-Site Conservation Strategies
At Vulpro, we integrate on-site (in-situ) and off-site (ex-situ) strategies to protect and preserve Africa’s vultures. On-site efforts focus on safeguarding vultures in their natural habitats through activities like population monitoring, threat mitigation, and fostering coexistence by engaging local communities.
Off-site strategies complement these efforts by addressing conservation needs beyond the wild, including rehabilitation of injured vultures and our impactful captive breeding programmes. Together, these approaches create a comprehensive framework, maximising our impact and ensuring the long-term survival of these essential birds.
Rehabilitation Process
Vulpro’s rehabilitation process is meticulous, customised to meet the unique needs of each vulture. Our dedicated team provides specialised medical care to treat injuries, diseases, and poisoning. Once stabilised, we focus on restoring the vulture’s physical strength and natural behaviours, preparing it for a successful return to the wild.
Our stringent release criteria ensure that only fully recovered, self-reliant vultures are reintroduced into their natural habitats. Each released bird is equipped with a tracking device or coloured leg band, contributing valuable data to ongoing research and conservation efforts.
Captive Breeding Programme
Vulpro’s captive breeding programme is a vital pillar of our conservation work. By caring for non-releasable vultures in a safe, controlled environment, we enable them to produce offspring that contribute to research and, ultimately, wild populations.
This programme plays a crucial role in bolstering vulture numbers while providing valuable insights into their breeding behaviours. Over the past 12 years, more than 40 captive-bred vultures have been successfully released, showcasing the programme’s transformative impact on vulture conservation.
HOW YOU CAN HELP :
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Contact Us
Found a vulture, a bird of prey, or a large bird in distress?
Whether in Southern Africa or beyond, time is of the essence! A quick response can mean the difference between life and death or a successful release versus permanent captivity.
Don’t delay—act now!
EMERGENCY NUMBERS (Available 24/7):
Tel: +27 82 808 5113
Tel: +27 82 254 4162
For emergencies only.
PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE: www.vulpro.com
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