A small poem on how this monitor sees Zululand Rhino Reserve

At Zululand Rhino Reserve we monitor to conserve,

we monitor to understand and ultimately to preserve.

From the largest and most robust animals, such as the elephant,

to the smaller,

Rehabilitated genets to be released – Photograph by Drew Pollard

the shy

Baby nyala born in a boma – Photogrpah by Drew Pollard

and definitely most eloquent.

Foam nest tree frog

Conservation experiences always include the sunsets and sunrises,

long hot, boring days which can quickly become

filled with unforgettable moments and wonderful surprises.

Taking the time to enjoy the view

View of the East of ZRR

is just as important as identifying which rhino is who.

The Zululand Rhino Reserve offers such a variety, from the big fig in the south,

Fig trees

to the mountain aloe of the north.

Mountain Aloe with conservation volunteers

We help where we are needed,

Rubbish collection

and hopefully just by experiencing this,

the passion for what we do will be seeded.

Poem by Zoë Luhdo (ZRR, South Africa)

Photographs by Zoë Luhdo and Drew Pollard