Welcome to Zanchieta Wildlife Rescue and Lodge

Welcome to Zanchieta Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre & Sanctuary 

Zanchieta is a licensed wildlife rehabilitation center and sanctuary dedicated to caring for a wide range of species. Located in the heart of South Africa’s Free State province, just 22 km from Bloemfontein, we provide a safe haven for animals that cannot be released back into the wild.

As a non-profit organization under Lehodimo Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre and Sanctuary, we are deeply committed to animal rights and protection. In some African languages, Lehodimo means “Heaven”—symbolizing the sanctuary we’ve created for the wildlife in our care.

Our Mission

At Zanchieta, we provide lifelong care for many of South Africa’s great (and small) cats, as well as monkeys, meerkats, porcupines, birds, guinea pigs, and more—many of whom have been injured, abandoned, or traumatized. Their health and well-being remain our top priority.

Beyond animal care, Zanchieta is a largely female-run organization, proudly championing women’s empowerment—a core value that drives our work