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Our state-of-the-art breeding facility is dedicated to ensuring the survival of local jackal populations through carefully managed breeding programs and strategic releases.
We maintain the largest jackal breeding program in South Africa, with specialized facilities for breeding pairs, nursery care, and pre-release conditioning.
Years Experience
Jackals Released
Special Note: Our next guided facility tour is scheduled for April 1st, 2025. Spots filling quickly!
Established the world's first dedicated jackal breeding facility with just 2 breeding pairs and a revolutionary vision
First successful mass release of 150 breeding pairs, establishing 27 new jackal populations across 3 countries
Expanded to 250 breeding pairs and opened our R 4.5 million state-of-the-art educational center that hosts 100,000 visitors annually
Celebrating 25 years with our new R27.6 million breeding complex with future satellite facilities in 3 countries.
Our specialized breeding facility provides optimal conditions for jackal pairs, with dedicated spaces for breeding, whelping, and pup development.
New luxury jackal suites opening April 1st!
24/7 veterinary support and specialized care for newborn pups, ensuring optimal health and development during crucial early stages.
Each pup receives a custom plush toy!
Comprehensive preparation program ensuring jackals develop necessary survival skills before release into their natural habitat.
Advanced hunting simulator technology!
Careful evaluation and preparation of release sites to ensure optimal conditions for successful reintegration into the wild.
Staged release methodology with monitoring and support to ensure successful transition to independence.
Long-term tracking and observation of released jackals to ensure successful adaptation and population establishment.
Join us for our next major release event in the heart of the South African wilderness.
*Limited spaces available. Gourmet lunch and jackal plush toy included.
Head vet at Wild Free Jackals
"The farm-friendly Jackal breeding program has revolutionized predator management in South African agriculture. Our studies show farms using these jackals have increased crop yields and all the while reducing livestock losses to near zero. This program should be implemented on every farm in the country. As they are tailored breeding pairs, on farms where they repopulating with jackal, the results are exciting as after critical mass they increase exponentially! With the great support we have had from the community, in both time and donations, we are planning to further expand our program to include Rooikat (phase 2) and other valuable predators."
5th Generation Farmer, Eastern Cape
"Before the Wild Free Jackal program, I lost 230 sheep a year to predators. Since introducing their specially-bred jackals to my 5,000 hectare farm, I've lost ZERO livestock while all my crop-destroying rodents have been eliminated. My lambing percentage is up 78% and I've saved so much. These jackals are the best farm hands I've ever hired!"
Released Jackal, Class of 2024
"I use my specialist program ‘Farm Patrol' jackal to protect my sheep! Since I got my specialized breeding pair six months ago, I've seen 100% rodent control, zero snake encounters near my homestead, and most importantly, my neighbor's untrained jackals now stay away from my farm! My lambing percentage is up 35% and I've saved thousands on pest control. These agricultural jackals are the future of South African farming!"
Wildlife farmer, Namibia
"After years of struggling to repopulate our concessions with jackal, Wild Free Jackals has been outstanding in their service and ability, with our jackal population near to extinction now up to estimated 558 breedings pairs. Its a true sight to see them care free in the wild"
Support our breeding program directly by sponsoring a jackal pair.
Support our breeding and release initiatives.
Platinum donors (R500,000+) receive naming rights for an entire jackal family!
All donations help fund our breeding and release programs.
Location
1 Fourth Farm, Freedom Night Valley, Eastern Cape, 6001
Visiting Hours
Tours available Tuesday-Sunday, 9AM-3PM
Please direct all correspondence to our Chairlady: Mrs April
april1@jackalconserv.co.za
Phone
+27 467 123 4567