Established in 2006, the WBRC was designed to hold wild animals for research and breeding purposes. The bomas have been constructed close to Hakamela Camp where the CPRWA Course is held. The goal is to bring in quality wild animal stock from Malilangwe and surrounding wildlife areas, hold them in the facility for a period, manage and breed and then release them back into the wild.
Species that have been held at the WBRC include buffalo, eland, sable antelope, kudu and roan antelope. Approximately 200 +/- animals pass through the facility per year.
This Center provides excellent opportunities for students to work with wild animals in a boma, immobilise them, carry out procedures, collect biological samples and then release them back into a boma or the wild.
Malilangwe Trust often plan management operations within the WBRC during the CPRWA course (please see Course Program). Immobilization of individual donkeys also takes place at the WBRC, please see course program.
Our Work
The WBRC is currently managed by Minke Smithwright who has been at the WBRC for 30 months. Minke has a background in the equine industry having worked in and managed equine stud facilities. Her expertise is put to good use managing and implementing high quality animal husbandry practices.
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