GRI launches elephant nursery in Lusaka National Park

GAME Rangers International (GRI) working with the Department of Wildlife and National Parks has launched an elephant nusery in the Lusaka National Park.

GRI is also setting up an education centre where school going children and the community will have opportunities to learn about wildlife. GRI chairperson Robin Miller said that the elephant nursery will be hosting orphaned elephants before they are released into actual national parks.

Mr Miller said that apart from that,GRI is offering an opportunity for local communities to appreciate their natural habitants.

And Department of National Parks and Wildlife,Assistant Director ,Commercial

Bwalya Nondo said that GRI has been an all weather friend in conserving nature in the country.

Mr Nondo said that the centre will play a virtual role in conserving nature and educating the public about wildlife and its importance.

Game Rangers

International is a Zambian conservation NGO established in 2008. It was founded with the specific aim of assisting the wildlife authorities and communities in the Kafue National Park area to better protect this valuable resource and its environment.

With a focus on the flagship African Elephant species,

GRI currently implements projects that together take a holistic approach to the problems of conservation and development, rooted in the belief that the key to sustainable, long term utilisation of Zambia’s natural wealth is best achieved by ensuring the full participation of its citizens in managing these vital, internationally important ecosystems.