Lilongwe Wildlife Trust

Lilongwe Wildlife Trust We save wildlife, deter nature crime, and secure healthy landscapes for people and wildlife in Malawi CONGOMA no. C466 | Charity Commission no. 1176185

Lilongwe Wildlife Trust was established in 2008 when we opened the doors to Malawi’s first and only accredited wildlife sanctuary, Lilongwe Wildlife Centre. Since then we have grown to become one of the country’s leading conservation NGOs. Our vision is a future in which Malawi’s wildlife and wild places can thrive. Working in collaboration with local and international partners, we respond to urge

nt conservation challenges as well as drive long-term social and institutional change. The Government of Malawi has appointed us to administer a number of national wildlife management, justice and advocacy initiatives. We are also a member of the International Union for Conservation of Nature, the Malawi representative for the Species Survival Network and the Secretariat for the Malawi Parliamentary Conservation Caucus. By uniting with other organisations and individuals who share our vision, we create a force for nature across the country. Together, we are building lasting change for our natural world. WE ARE A FORCE FOR WILDLIFE, rescuing and rehabilitating wild animals and releasing as many as possible back into the wild, where they belong. WE ARE A FORCE FOR JUSTICE, campaigning for an end to the illegal wildlife trade and other environmental crimes. WE ARE A FORCE FOR KNOWLEDGE, inspiring our next generation to value the world around us and mobilising communities to defend nature. WE ARE A FORCE FOR PROGRESS, campaigning across society and partnering with policy makers to make conservation a national priority.

🌱 Lasting conservation change begins by giving children the knowledge and practical skills to understand and protect the...
02/09/2026

🌱 Lasting conservation change begins by giving children the knowledge and practical skills to understand and protect the natural world around them.

We worked with the Ministry of Education to develop a new tool, the Wildlife & Environmental Sourcebook, which is now being distributed to primary schools across the country. We continue to train teachers on its use. We also partnered with the Malawi Broadcasting Corporation (MBC) to bring the sourcebook to life for a wider audience through nine radio programmes and a television programme 📻

And we’re working closely with the Government to integrate environmental content into the national primary school curriculum, as part of a comprehensive, government-led update of the curriculum 📚

We’ll continue to advocate for more action-based learning – inspiring young people not only to care about nature, but also giving them the practical skills and confidence to take action in their own communities 💪

Read more ➡️ www.lilongwewildlife.org/news/turning-environmental-education-into-action

📸 Maria Thundu

Wanjala came into our care as a young pangolin, arriving weak and dehydrated from the illegal wildlife trade. She weighe...
26/08/2026

Wanjala came into our care as a young pangolin, arriving weak and dehydrated from the illegal wildlife trade. She weighed just 3kg 💚

Despite her traumatic start, Wanjala showed remarkable resilience 😋 Her name means ‘hungry’ in Chichewa, which she earned by eating for six straight hours on her first day with us!

🍼 After initial bottle-feeding with special milk formula, she quickly transitioned to her natural diet of ants and termites. After a few months we moved Wanjala to our pangolin rehabilitation site where she continued to gain weight under the watchful eye of her dedicated caretakers. They took Wanjala on daily feeding walks, where she learned to dig for the insects that surface in the rain-soaked ground 🐜 Her weight steadily climbed, more than doubling what she weighed when she arrived.

After more than a year in our care, Wanjala was finally released back into the wild where she belongs, and quickly embraced her freedom with enthusiasm. By her first post-release check-in, she’d gained more weight and trekked 5km in just five days – impressive confidence in exploring her new territory! 📡

Through eight months of post-release monitoring, she gave us plenty of exercise by creating a home range in a densely forested and hilly area ⛰️🌳 For a pangolin once dependent on round-the-clock care, seeing her thriving in the wild is an incredibly rewarding outcome.

📸 Kondwani Kusakala, Torie Curr Smith

As with all the pangolins we rescue, rehabilitate and release, we appreciate the support and technical guidance given to us by the Tikki Hywood Foundation 💚

13/08/2026

Take a walk along the forest trails at Lilongwe Wildlife Centre and see what you can learn from our educational signs. Covering everything from rivers and trees to Malawi’s iconic wildlife species, they are a great way to learn about nature, from the green heart of the city 💚

This week our team at Lilongwe Wildlife Centre were thrilled to receive an amazing donation of veterinary supplies from ...
12/08/2026

This week our team at Lilongwe Wildlife Centre were thrilled to receive an amazing donation of veterinary supplies from our friends at International Veterinary Care and Wilde Tracks.
Supplies can sometimes be difficult to source in Malawi so we are always grateful for donations like this, which will go towards our work caring for rescued wildlife.

When the meeting could have been an email. Happy World Lion Day! 🦁 As part of our biodiversity monitoring work, we close...
10/08/2026

When the meeting could have been an email. Happy World Lion Day! 🦁

As part of our biodiversity monitoring work, we closely track changes in the social groups and territories of Liwonde’s lion population 🐾 The data we collect directly informs and evaluates the conservation strategies of our partner African Parks.

🇲🇼 Learn how you can get involved ➡️ www.lilongwewildlife.org/volunteer

📸 Jakob Dolder

What happens after a rescued pangolin returns to the wild? 🤔Our latest peer-reviewed research follows eight rehabilitate...
05/08/2026

What happens after a rescued pangolin returns to the wild? 🤔

Our latest peer-reviewed research follows eight rehabilitated pangolins, revealing how they explore, settle, and establish home ranges after release. The findings provide valuable evidence to help improve release protocols and long-term conservation for the world's most trafficked mammal.

Read the study here ➡️ www.lilongwewildlife.org/reports_cat/research

As with all the pangolins we rescue, rehabilitate and release, we appreciate the support and technical guidance given to us by the Tikki Hywood Foundation 💚

🌍 We’re Hiring: Senior Veterinarian 🐾Join us at Lilongwe Wildlife Centre, Malawi’s only wildlife rescue and rehabilitati...
31/07/2026

🌍 We’re Hiring: Senior Veterinarian 🐾

Join us at Lilongwe Wildlife Centre, Malawi’s only wildlife rescue and rehabilitation facility. This full-time role provides veterinary care for rescued animals both at the Centre and during field operations.

📍 Location: Lilongwe, Malawi
📅 Full-time position

Full description: https://ow.ly/5OIq50ZuWUf

🫟 Meet pangolin Thope, which means ‘mud’ in Chichewa. She was named following an incident during her rescue when our veh...
29/07/2026

🫟 Meet pangolin Thope, which means ‘mud’ in Chichewa. She was named following an incident during her rescue when our vehicle got stuck in the mud (fortunately not for too long)!

Thope was discovered just outside a national park and was transferred into our care when community members brought her in. Although she was in good health, she weighed only 4kg – so she spent several months in rehabilitation, steadily gaining weight before she was finally ready for her return to the wild!

As with all the pangolins we rescue, rehabilitate and release, we appreciate the support and technical guidance given to us by the Tikki Hywood Foundation 💚

21/07/2026

Are you a vet student looking for something different? Join us in Malawi for a wildlife veterinary medicine externship or short course.
Why vet students love our placements:
- Real-world clinical experience in a leading wildlife sanctuary, Lilongwe Wildlife Centre
- Mentorship and guidance from wildlife veterinarians
- A chance to contribute to conservation and animal welfare in a unique setting

You can choose from two options (both only open to vet students):
Veterinary Externship: Take part in a mix of clinical and husbandry work, open for periods of 2-12 weeks all year round.

Veterinary Courses: One-week and two-week courses at fixed dates each year. Book now for our one-week wildlife course (21-25 June 2027). This course is designed to give you an intensive introduction to wildlife veterinary medicine. Or, if you want to combine wildlife with small animal medicine, book our two-week wildlife and small animal course (2-13 August 2027), run in partnership between us and the Lilongwe Society for the Protection and Care of Animals (LSPCA).

Learn more and apply here: www.lilongwewildlife.org/volunteer

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Lilongwe

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Monday 08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday 08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday 08:00 - 17:00
Thursday 08:00 - 17:00
Friday 08:00 - 17:00
Saturday 08:00 - 17:00
Sunday 08:00 - 17:00

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