Rescue-Rehabilitate-Release
ORGANIZATION: Prime CREW Wildlife NPC
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At Prime Crew Wildlife NPC, the rescue, rehabilitation, and release of Chacma baboons and Vervet monkeys is a dedicated and compassionate process focused on the long-term welfare and conservation of these primates. Animals are rescued from situations such as human-wildlife conflict, the illegal pet trade, or injury in the wild. Upon arrival, each individual receives a full medical assessment and personalized care to support physical recovery and psychological healing. Once healthy, the primates are gradually integrated into a close knit, species-appropriate troops-an essential step in their rehabilitation. Building up strong, socially bonded groups mirrors natural troop structures and significantly increases their chances of survival post-release. These troops are then rewilded into carefully selected, protected habitats where they are monitored and supported as they readjust to life in the wild. This holistic, knowledge-driven approach ensures that each rescued animal is not only given a second chance but is also set up to thrive in a natural, sustainable environment.
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About Prime CREW Wildlife NPC
Location:
Portion 190/8 of the farm Vaalwater Waterval, Vaalwater, Limpopo 0530, ZA
Mission Statement
Our main goal is to rehabilitate orphaned and injured chacma baboons and vervet monkeys, with the aim of releasing them back into the wild. Most come to us due to human-wildlife conflict, accidents, or illegal pet trade. We provide expert care, socialization, and a chance for a natural, free life. Volunteers play a vital role in protecting and restoring vulnerable primates. We value compassion, respect, dedication, integrity, and teamwork. We believe wildlife belongs in the wild with minimum human dependency. Our work--from rescue to release--is guided by compassion and commitment to each animal’s well-being Volunteering with us means joining a hands-on, caring team making a real difference. Whether feeding, cleaning, enrichment, or socialization, your help has lasting impact.
Description
Prime Crew Wildlife NPC was established in 2013, but our journey began in 2011 with a young orphaned chacma baboon named Smeegal. His mother was tragically shot in a strawberry field, and we were contacted by the farm owner to collect him. Caring for Smeegal revealed the urgent need for specialized care and rehabilitation of injured and orphaned primates. What started as a single rescue soon became our life mission. We collaborated with wildlife rehab centres, learning everything we could, and eventually opened our own facility focused on giving chacma baboons and vervet monkeys a second chance at life in the wild.
Our goal is simple but powerful: to rehabilitate primates and release them back into their natural environment. We restore their health, rebuild social bonds, and prepare them for life in the wild-free and thriving, as nature intended.
We run a full rehabilitation program including rescue, medical care, socialization, troop formation, pre-release conditioning, and release into protected wilderness areas. Volunteers are vital to every stage, helping with feeding, cleaning, enrichment, and observation.
We’re proud to have released 2 troops of baboons and 3 troops of vervets. They are now living wild and free, proof of what compassion, dedication, and teamwork can achieve.
CAUSE AREAS
Animals
WHEN
We'll work with your schedule.
WHERE
Portion 190/8 of the farm Vaalwater WatervalLimpopo, Vaalwater 0530South Africa
(-23.41974 ,30.14883 )
DATE POSTED
June 24, 2025
SKILLS
- Veterinary
- Farming
- Animal Care / Handling
- Animal Therapy
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- This is a Done in a Day opportunity and there is no prior training or ongoing commitment needed.
- Must be at least 18
- 2 weeks stay minimum