Wildlife warrior Bindi Irwin creates an urgent fundraiser for the Black Mamba anti-poaching unit after an elephant trampled their base of operations
Bindi Irwin and her new husband Chandler Powell have started an online fundraiser to assist with anti-poaching efforts in South Africa.
On Wednesday, the 22-year-old wildlife warrior urged her 3.5million followers to donate to South Africa’s first female anti-poaching unit.
The Black Mamba’s base of operations was recently trampled by an elephant, restricting their anti-poaching efforts until it can be reassembled.
Giving back: On Wednesday, wildlife warrior Bindi Irwin has created an urgent fundraiser for the Black Mamba anti-poaching unit after an elephant trampled their base of operations
‘In 2019, Australia Zoo Wildlife Warriors partnered with the Black Mamba Anti-Poaching Unit, covering the cost of the Mamba’s wages each year so they can continue to protect the park’s wildlife,’ Bindi said.
She added: ‘The Black Mamba base is the heart of the operation. The Mambas work away from their families for weeks on end, sharing the facilities while protecting wildlife from poachers.’
Bindi went on to explain an elephant ‘broke into the base and damaged infrastructure’.
Charitable: Bindi Irwin and her new husband Chandler Powell have started an online fundraiser to assist with anti-poaching efforts in South Africa
‘While Wildlife Warriors continues to fund the wages of the Anti-Poaching Unit, they are in desperate need of funds to get the base back online, so they can defend wildlife to the best of their ability,’ Bindi explained.
‘Help us repair and improve the Black Mambas Anti-Poaching Unit Base, so they can continue their inspiring work, saving Africa’s iconic wildlife.’
They couple are aiming to raise $20,000 with the online fundraiser.
United: ‘In 2019, Australia Zoo Wildlife Warriors partnered with the Black Mamba Anti-Poaching Unit, covering the cost of the Mamba’s wages each year so they can continue to protect the park’s wildlife,’ Bindi said.
Bindi also explained the Black Mambas also significantly contribute to wildlife and environmental education in their communities, as well as their security and protection efforts.
‘They bring about real, long-term change through education. By establishing community programs, they’re educating the future leaders of society on the importance of conservation and the ongoing effects of poaching,’ Bindi said.
‘It’s these programs that help bring the community closer together to celebrate the power of knowledge and install a proud, empathetic and positive attitude towards wildlife and the environment.’
‘While Wildlife Warriors continues to fund the wages of the Anti-Poaching Unit, they are in desperate need of funds to get the base back online, so they can defend wildlife to the best of their ability,’ Bindi explained.