Rhino 911
About Rhino 911
When a rhino is injured, orphaned, or caught in the aftermath of poaching, Rhino 911 helps get that animal to safety fast. The group provides emergency helicopter rescue, field treatment, transport, and orphan care, then backs anti-poaching tools that help parks and preserves protect the animals still out in the wild. It also supports Nevada ROTC and JROTC training, which gives the organization a second, very different lane of impact. If you want your support to reach both urgent wildlife response and youth training, this is a clear place to look.
Rhino 911 is unusual in a way that feels specific rather than scattershot. Its rhino work includes helicopter rescue, dehorning assistance, and surveillance support for parks and preserves in South Africa, while its Nevada work supports ROTC and JROTC training, including the development of raw land into a training facility.
Programs
The concrete work this nonprofit runs. Each program may later become a fundable project.
Emergency rhino rescue and treatment
Provides emergency helicopter rescue, field treatment, and transport for rhinos injured or orphaned due to poaching, fighting, or other injuries.
Orphan rhino rescue and formula care
Airlifts orphaned rhinos to safety and helps provide special formula milk and other care through rhino orphanages.
Dehorning assistance
Assists parks and preserves with dehorning rhinos for protection, then catalogues and tags them.
Surveillance and communications support
Supports reserves and parks with trail cameras, internet, and ICOM ground-to-air radios for anti-poaching efforts.
ROTC and JROTC training support
Supports Nevada ROTC and JROTC training, including development of raw land into a training facility.
About this work
In their own words — what they do, who it reaches, and what your dollars actually fund.
Mission
Conservation and youth training.
Who they serve
Rhinos injured or orphaned by poaching or natural causes, park and preserve personnel involved in rhino protection, and Nevada ROTC and JROTC cadets.
Their impact
- Responded to over 140 calls for help since its inception.
How your donation helps
- Helicopter fuel for Rhino 911 rescue flights
- Emergency rescue operations and treatment for rhinos
- Special formula milk for orphaned rhinos
- Trail cameras and internet for surveillance in reserves and parks
- ICOM ground-to-air radios for park and preserve staff
Our story
Rhino 911 was formed in 2016 with a mission of conservation and youth training. From the start, its work centered on emergency helicopter rescue, treatment, orphan care, and anti-poaching support for rhinos, along with support for Nevada ROTC and JROTC training.
Need help?
How someone in need can access Rhino 911’s services.
Parks and preserve personnel can seek assistance for tranquilizing, dehorning, injury treatment, and transport. Orphaned rhinos are airlifted to safety and provided with formula care through partner orphanages.
In their words
HEARTS THAT BEAT TO THE TUBE OF KINDNESS CAN CHANGE THE RHYTHM OF THE WORLD
NEVER SHOULD WE LOOK BACK AND SAY "I SHOULD'VE HELPED THEM WHEN I HAD THE CHANCE"
Ways to help
Concrete needs and volunteer roles Rhino 911 has shared.
Current needs
- Helicopter fuel
- Special formula milk for orphaned rhinos
- Trail cameras with internet for surveillance
- ICOM ground-to-air radios for parks and preserves
Recognition & press
In the media
- Radio 702, Azania Mosaka interview with Nico Jacobs about Rhino 911
- Eye Witness News (EWN), interview with Nico Jacobs about Rhino 911
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about this nonprofit and how its work happens.
How does Rhino 911 help rhinos in need?
It uses emergency helicopter rescue, field treatment, and transport to help rhinos injured or orphaned by poaching, fighting, or other injuries.
How are orphaned rhinos supported?
Orphaned rhinos are airlifted to safety and given formula care through partner rhino orphanages.
What kind of support does Rhino 911 give to parks and preserves?
It helps with dehorning rhinos and provides trail cameras, internet, and ICOM ground-to-air radios to support anti-poaching efforts.