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Our Wishlist offers a unique way to make a direct and lasting impact on wildlife conservation. By donating these essential items, you provide immediate support to our daily operations, from critical animal care and rehabilitation to field monitoring and facility upkeep. Every item on this list has been carefully selected to meet specific needs in our conservation efforts, whether it's nourishing rescued wildlife, equipping our field teams, or ensuring safe and clean enclosures. This approach allows you to see exactly how your contribution supports our mission and gives you the satisfaction of knowing that your generosity is making a tangible difference.

How to Donate Physical Items

  • Drop-Off: Items can be dropped off at a convenient location in the Hoedspruit area. Please contact to make arrangements.

  • Shipping: If you’re outside the area you can ship to Scales Conservation Fund, Mariepskop Business Centre, Kampersrus, 1371

  • Monetary Donation Option: If easier, you can make a monetary donation, and we’ll handle the purchase on your behalf.

 

Your support through these items and contributions directly impacts the lives of vulnerable wildlife. Thank you for being a valuable part of the Scales Conservation Fund community!

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WISH LIST

Direct Support for Our Conservation Efforts

We’ve created a wish list to make it easier for you to contribute directly to the tools and resources needed for our vital conservation work. From wildlife rescue equipment to supplies for rehabilitation centers, each item on our list plays an important role in helping us protect Africa’s endangered species. By purchasing from our wishlist, you provide immediate, tangible support to our projects and ensure we have the necessary resources to continue our life-saving efforts. Explore our wish list and choose how you can make a direct impact today.

Veterinary Supplies
LED Flashlight

Wildlife Medical & Rehabilitation Supplies

Help us provide immediate care and comfort to injured wildlife in need of rehabilitation.

  • Veterinary Disinfectants & Medicines

    • F10 Antiseptic Hand Scrub

    • F10 Disinfectant Odour Eliminator Spray

    • F10 Disinfectant Wipes

    • F10 Germ Wound Spray

    • F10 Germ Wound Spray with insecticide

    • F10 Germicidal Barr Ointment

    • F10 Germicidal Barr Ointment with insecticide

    • F10 Germicidal Treatment Shampoo

    • Saline

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  • Infrared Heat Lamps

Use: Providing warmth for young or sick pangolins during rehabilitation.

  • Pet Carriers and Cages

Use: Secure housing in the clinic for young and injured wildlife.

  • Small Feeding Bottles, Large Nursing Nipples, Miracle Nipples

Use: Specialized teats and bottles for feeding.

  • ​Disposable Syringes and Medical Supplies

    • 1ml–5ml Syringes
    • 18 Gauge Hypodermic Needles 18g-27g

    • 21 Gauge Hypodermic Needles 18g-27g

    • 23 Gauge Hypodermic Needles 18g-27g

    • 27 Gauge Hypodermic Needles 18g-27g

    • Crepe Bandages

    • Gauze

    • Vet Wrap

    • Latex Gloves

    • Sterile Gloves

 

  • Sterile Bandages and Gauze Rolls

Use: Wound care and dressing for injured animals.

  • Other Supplies

    • Cutting Boards, Kitchen Knives, Measuring Jugs, Stainless Steel Bowls, Toilet Paper, Wet Wipes

Field Equipment

Essential tools for tracking and monitoring wildlife in their natural habitats.

  • Extendable 10m Ladder

Use: Roof exclusions (Bats).

 

  • Rogz Roglite (Red)

Use: Visual tracking of pangolins during foraging walks.

  • Heavy-Duty Flashlights and Spare Batteries

Use: Essential for night monitoring and patrols in wildlife areas.

  • GPS Tracking Units

Use: Monitoring the movement of released animals.

  • Telemetry Receiver Kit

Use: Monitoring the movement of released animals.

  • VHF Tracking Units

Use: Monitoring the movement of released animals.

Bat Eating Mealworm
Inside Free-tailed Flight Cage
Projector

Food Supplies

Nourishing our wildlife during their recovery.

  • Cat Kibble

  • Dog Kibble

  • Hills A/D Tinned Food

  • Isomil Infant Formula

  • Long Life Full Cream Milk

  • Mealworms

  • Protexin

  • Royal Canin Kitten Milk

  • Royal Canin Puppy Milk

Facility and Enclosure Supplies

Creating safe, clean, and comfortable environments for rehabilitation.

  • Cleaning Supplies

Use: Keeping animal care and medical areas safe and hygienic.

  • Cleaning Agents - Anti-bacterial Liquid Hand Soap, BioScrub Hand Wash, Bleach, Sunlight Washing Liquid, Washing Powder

  • Cloths and Towels - Dish Cloths, Kitchen Towels, Sponges

  • Floor Cleaning Tools – Brooms, Mops, Buckets, Dust Pans, Scrubbing Brushes

  • Other Tools - Flexi Rake, Metal Rake, Rubber Rake

  • Cooling Mats & Spray Bottles

Use: Keeping animals cool during the summer months.

  • Heat Mats and Blankets

Use: Providing warmth to animals, especially during cooler months.

  • Large Enclosure Building Materials (Wood, Wire Mesh, Nails, Tarps, Shade Netting, IBR Sheeting)

Use: Construction and maintenance of temporary enclosures for rehabilitating wildlife.

  • Blankets

Use: Bedding for Carriers & Cages.

Educational Materials

Supporting conservation education in communities.

  • Projector and Portable Screen

Use: Conducting conservation lectures and presentations to the local community and tourists.

Trail Camera
Drone

Technology for Monitoring and Research

Advanced tools for tracking and protecting wildlife populations.

  • Camera Traps

Use: Capturing footage of animals in the wild for research and monitoring.

  • Infrared Binoculars

Use: Visual tracking of vulnerable wildlife at night

  • Night Vision Monocular or Binocular

Use: Nocturnal Monitoring

  • Thermal Googles

Use: locating of vulnerable wildlife at night

High Cost Project Tools

Critical investments for long-term conservation.

Item
Goal
Importance
Cost
Solar Lithium Battery
Purchase a Greenrich Lithium Battery 4.95KWH 96.6AH 51.2V U-P5000
Efficient storage of solar energy
R21,822.00
Project Vehicle
Fund the purchase of a new Mahindra Pik Up 2.2 mHawk DC 4x2 S6 Karoo
Essential for combatting human wildlife conflict
R424,012.17
Surveillance Drone
Raise funds to acquire GPS Smart 4k drone
Effective anti-poaching operations
R4,297.00
3m x 3m Wendy House
Fund the purchase and installation of an equipment room.
Secure storage for equipment
R19,054.00
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How You Can Help: Contribute to the funding of these essential tools to enhance our conservation efforts.

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