Ngulia Rhino Sanctuary
About
Established in 1986, the Ngulia Rhino Sanctuary remains a stronghold for black rhinos as well as a breeding ground to help bolster other rhino sanctuaries and wild populations. In 2007, the sanctuary was expanded from 24 square miles to 35 square miles, allowing rhinos more room to roam alongside a multitude of other wildlife, including elephants.
Ngulia is a fenced sanctuary, protected by rangers and staff. African Wildlife Foundation has offered support to the sanctuary—operated by Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS)—since the beginning, helping with initial construction, providing ranger uniforms and equipment, giving funding to fix fencing and build ranger housing, and more. The security offered by fenced sanctuaries allows rhinos to live and reproduce without the constant threat of poaching and allows researchers to monitor vulnerable black rhino populations.
