Gonarezhou Conservation Trust - Wildlife Ranger Challenge 2025
Safeguarding Zimbabwe's natural heritage. Uniting To Support Africa’s Rangers #ForWildlifeRangers
My story
Gonarezhou, named "the place of elephants,"
is Zimbabwe's second-largest National Park and one of its most famed
wilderness areas, stretching over 5,053 square kilometers.
Gonarezhou is a unique conservation success story, involving
a true conservation partnership between the Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife
Management Authority and the Frankfurt Zoological Society.
Gonarezhou Ranger force is empowered through the Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Act to police the National Park in an effort to prevent any illegal activities aimed at the natural resources within Gonarezhou. One of the critical strengths of Gonarezhou’s Ranger Team is that more than 90% of our rangers originate from areas directly around the Park. This means creating employment opportunities and fostering a sense of value in conservation and a collective drive to protect it.
Our Rangers join their wildlife colleagues from all over the world on this momentous occasion to push the boundaries further and support ranger efforts in the parks. We invite you to be part of the #TeamGonaz movement and support our ranger team during this year’s event; no amount is too little.
Give today, and the Scheinberg Relief Fund will match every
dollar donated, amplifying your impact. Join us in speaking up
#ForWildlifeRangers
Find out more at wildliferangerchallenge.org
Push Up Mini Challenge
Aug 20, 2025, 7:07:37 AMRanger Teams Dominate the Tusk WRC25 Push-Up Challenge! We are beyond proud to share that our incredible Ranger Teams crushed the competition at the Tusk WRC25 Push-Up Team Challenge, taking home double victories! Our men’s team secured 1st place in the men’s category with a staggering 407 push-ups, setting a new benchmark not just in strength but in precision. They are the first team ever whose score required no adjustments from the judges. A true testament to flawless form and discipline! Not to be outdone, our ladies’ team also clinched 1st place in the women’s category, powering through with an outstanding 199 push-ups—outperforming many of the men’s teams and proving once again that strength knows no gender. A massive congratulations to all our Ranger athletes! Your hard work, dedication, and team spirit have made us incredibly proud. 👉 Check out the full results and our photo gallery here: https://wildliferangerchallenge.org/wrc25-pushup-results/
