Stand for the Pangolin Raffle

By purchasing a raffle ticket you will be contributing towards safe and secure housing, professional veterinary care and dedicated staff that provide the best possible care to rescued pangolins throughout their rehabilitation process as well as post release monitoring to ensure their safety and health after release in the wild. You will also stand a chance to win one or more of the amazing prizes that we have been sponsored by the Hoedspruit community.

Pangolins are the world’s most illegally trafficked animal – poached for both traditional African, as well as rapidly developing Asian markets for use in traditional Eastern medicine and as a delicacy. Just like rhino horn; pangolin scales are made of keratin – no different to human fingernails and toenails. South Africa is home to the little-known Temminck’s ground pangolin.  Invincible in the bush; these shy and endearing creatures are extremely vulnerable to humans. Once a pangolin is spotted, it can simply be picked up and carried away into the sinister world of wildlife trafficking.

To cope with the rising number of pangolins being seized in the Lowveld, Umoya Khulula Wildlife Centre has stepped up to provide a much-needed rehabilitation service for rescued pangolins since 2019. The pangolins are arriving severely compromised – extremely stressed, badly malnourished and dehydrated and often very sick with pneumonia or parasitic infections.  Working very closely with Dr Debbie English of Provet Wildlife Services – Hoedspruit’s specialist wildlife veterinarians – provide the rescued pangolins with the required around the clock medical care and support. Once pangolins have been released in a carefully selected protected area with sufficient food and water, they wear a GPS & VHF tracker, so that their progress and well-being can be monitored remotely, without intruding on their hard-earned freedom. We desperately need to create more awareness of the dire predicament that pangolins find themselves in and raise funds for the extremely intensive and costly process of successfully rescuing,

rehabilitating and releasing healthy pangolins back into the wild, where they belong.  The cost of saving one pangolin can quickly amount to R70,000.00 or more... PLEASE NOTE:  All pangolins are housed and treated off-site at undisclosed secure locations for their safety and for the safety of the team.

PRIZES

Buy R100 ticket(s) and stand a chance to win:

• 5 A4 Photographic prints voucher at MJ's Photographic, Hoedspruit valued at R150
• 5 A4 Photographic prints voucher at MJ's Photographic, Hoedspruit valued at R150
• 5 large bags fire wood sponsored by JJ's Bones of the Earth valued at R350
• Platinum Wash for any size vehicle at ECO Car Wash, Kamogelo Centre, Hoedspruit valued at R450
• R500 voucher towards a meal for two at Maroela Bar, Hoedspruit
• R500 voucher towards Tapa's and Sundowners at Aerotel, Hoedspruit
• R500 voucher towards a meal for two at Kassava Café, Hoedspruit (Excluding drinks)
• A bottle of Duikersdrift Olive oil, Carbernet Sauvignon Shiraz 2021 and a signed copy of The Antelope of Africa. valued at R640
• JJ's Bones of the Earth Wooden 2 tier Cake Stand valued at R650
• JJ's Bones of the Earth Wooden 3 tier Cake Stand valued at R650
• 2 nights camping for 4 people at Maru Djembe, Hoedspruit valued at R800
• Set of Beat about the Bush Mammals & Birds and Beat about the Birds, signed by Trevor Carnaby valued at R800
• Tales of the Game Rangers CD Box Set and 1x Tales of the Birdwatchers CD Box Set to the value of R800
• The Story of Rhodesia CD Box Set and John's autobiography, Bush Cat - Minstrel of the Wild valued at R800
• 2hr Bronze kids' birthday package for 10 children at Scales Sports Arena, Hoedspruit valued at R880

Buy R200 ticket(s) and stand a chance to win:

• R1,000 Provet Wildlife Services, Hoedspruit Voucher
• Sniper 1000 lumens 100 Watt Halogen Spotlight donated by The Great Outdoors, Hoedspruit valued at R1,200
• A pair of Sapmok Vellies sponsored by Izit Sports & Clothing, Hoedspruit Valued at R1,200
• "Nyathi" by Julie Edwards, An authentic giclée print, printed on archival fine art media valued at R1,200 
• Game Drive and dinner for 2 at Kapama River Lodge, Hoedspruit (Excludes drinks) valued at R1,400
• 100litre Indigenous tree of the winner's choice from Woodlands Garden Centre, Hoedspruit (includes planting) valued at R1,480
• Front of House Lodge Operations Online Course by Wild Dreams Hospitality, valued at R1,750
• An Elephant Experience for two at Elephant Moments, Hoedspruit valued at R2,200
• A personalised handmade leather 'crossbody bag' from PANGO & LINN. valued at R5850
• Weekend away for up to 6 people at Kunkuru 79 Lodge in Zwartkloof Private Game Reserve, Bela-Bela. Self-catering and self drives, valued at R10,000 (Voucher must be used by November 2022)

T&C's

*Competition closes on the 20th August 2022

*Winners will be chosen on the night of the 20th August 2022 at our Stand for the Pangolin Event in Hoedspruit, South Africa

*Winners will be chosen at random by an independent party

*Winners will be contacted via contact details provided (if winner does not respond within one week of being contacted the prize will be forfeited)

*Competition is only open to South African residents how ever if you would like to make a donation hit the ticket button and you will be given the option to donate.

To find out more about Scales Conservation Fund and our Pangolin Rescue Fund project follow us on Facebook

Join us for our Stand for the Pangolin Event with John Edmond at the Thirsty Giraffe, Hoedspruit of the 20th August 2022. For more information visit our Event Page