Rhino Rescue Project

Proactive Poaching Prevention

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About the Project

"Rhino Rescue Project... an out-of-the-box solution to an out-of-control problem." We have pioneered what we believe to be one of, if not the only, proactive initiatives to combat the scourge of rhino poaching in South Africa. We … Read More >>

How It Works

To devalue the horn, it is treated by infusing it with a compound made up of ectoparasiticides and indelible dye that contaminates the horn and renders it useless for ornamental or medicinal use. A full DNA sample is harvested and … Read More >>

Meet the Team

The core team of the Rhino Rescue Project consists of co-founders Dr. Charles van Niekerk and Dr. Lorinda Hern as well as technicians, Dean Riley-Hawkins and Gavin Sterley and assistant veterinarian, Dr. Shaun Beverley. … Read More >>

How You Can Help

Whilst most horn infusions are paid for by rhino owners themselves, many provincial - and municipal parks that house rhinos do not have the funding to either adequately protect them or to pay for horn infusions. We have … Read More >>

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RRP’s award-winning ad campaign

Early in 2015, we were given the opportunity to perform a new horn treatment procedure live via satellite for a group of 30 Vietnamese journalists. This was … [Read More...]

How to Get Involved

If you would like to help save rhinos from being poached by having their horns devalued, please click on the PayPal link located on the "How To Help" page or make a direct wire transfer using our banking details on the same page. RRP is registered with the Department of Environmental Affairs as a recognised service provider.

Contact Information

General enquiries:
rhinorescueproject@gmail.com
P.O. Box 180
Krugersdorp, Gauteng
1740
South Africa

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