Conservation

Samara is now in the process of habituating a community of Meerkats to the presence of humans.

Malunzi, a previously unemployed resident of Pearston has now been employed to be with the community on a daily basis in order for them to build up a rapport and trust him. He is passionate about his job and Charl Pretorius, head ranger, is training Malunzi in Meerkat behaviour.

Habituation is a slow process as it must be done at a pace with which the animals are comfortable but eventually Malunzi will be able to share his valuable knowledge with our guests while they are enjoying a close encounter with these amazing little animals.