PROTECTING GIRAFFE

Save Giraffes Now manages and supports action-oriented projects across Africa that have immediate impact for wild giraffe populations.

Giraffe Rescue & Rewilding

SGN translocates giraffe for various reasons which include improving gene pools, rescuing giraffe from imminent danger, creating satellite populations, and moving giraffe to habitats that have adequate food, water, and rangeland to roam.

Examples of our many translocations over the years include:

Wild Giraffe Welfare

In addition to giraffe rescue and rewilding, SGN uses a variety of approaches to improve wild giraffe welfare, including:

Other examples of SGN’s work for giraffe include:

  • Rehabilitating giraffe habitat through acacia tree planting.
  • Establishing and protecting wild corridors for giraffe and other species.
  • Providing emergency food and water for giraffe during times of drought.
  • Supporting the training of anti-poaching canine units.
  • Researching and developing mobile giraffe rescue kits.
  • Installing predator deterrent lights.
Emergency Giraffe Rescue in South Africa
One of the rescued giraffe being transported to their new home.

We need your help to protect wild giraffe populations and
ensure they can live freely and safely for generations to come.

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