The Baboon Matters Trust is dedicated to the conservation of baboons in South Africa, and to finding sustainable solutions for our peaceful co-existence.
Education is a core focus of Baboon Matters. We believe that changing perceptions and the way we manage human activity in baboon-affected areas are the only ways to ensure a sustainable future for South Africa’s baboon population, and to create a society that values our wild neighbours and their rightful place in our natural heritage.
Since our inception Baboon Matters has presented educational talks to many thousands of learners at schools around Cape Town, post-graduate students, and interest groups such as Rotary Clubs, U3A groups, tour guides, and resident organisations.
Baboon Matters provides comprehensive training in humane baboon management, based on our experience gained over 25 years of working with baboons.
This training program provides all the tools needed for effectively managing baboons (and humans) in urban, rural and agricultural environments. Our week-long training course is available to communities, businesses and farmers who wish to change the paradigm of conflict with baboons.
Baboon Matters ensures that the public are aware of issues affecting baboons on an ongoing basis, particularly in Cape Town. The Trust has always been well supported by print, radio and television media, who provide us with the opportunity to highlight important issues such as the aggressive and lethal management of Cape Town’s baboon population.
Social media has become our primary platform for keeping our growing support base informed, and to mobilise action campaigns when required.
Western Cape
South Africa
