Dante - a male lion resident at Chipangali Wildlife Orphanage. He is a wonderfully playful and social lion. Photo: K.Udland In 2013 I stayed 8 weeks working at the Chipangali Wildlife Orphanage as a volunteer and highly recommend staying at least 4 weeks to get the most of it. By then you will get to know the animals as you need to spend time with them to get them to know you. Then perhaps Dante will come running to you wanting to play when you come to see him. Standing on his behind legs like a gentle giant inviting you to run with him. Or Lundi - a male leopard - will come up to the fence for a cuddle. Imagine the feeling of digging your fingers in a lions mane and carefully stroke a leopards moist nose as he comes up to greet you. Imagine the size of a lions furball! Dante. Photo: K. Udland They do wonderwork at this family-run orphanage in Zimbabwe. Also when it comes to the education of local children. You will get to go to schoo...
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