ABOUT GETTY ASTERISM

Back in 2021, celebrating our first 20 years of rewilding, conservation and preservation, we could begin to understand the possibilities that come from wilderness restoration.

Natural systems work in their own innate wisdom and need to be allowed to do so; reversing the damage that humans and land management practices have created. The restoration and protection of our Zuka wilderness has offered up an abundance of thriving wildlife and recovery of biodiversity as a result, along with our deep curiosity in soil and motivation to establish our regenerative farm, Khula Farm!

Throughout this time we have attracted some passionate individuals and give them the opportunity to settle into the reserve and work on ideas, make discoveries, innovate, and sensitively apply solutions.

Formalising this, Getty Asterism was born. A multifaceted ecology venture and a dedicated department for opportunities and students to research and craft formal scientific projects. Getty Asterism enables ecological innovations and partnerships to come to the fore as the thread that connects land, wildlife and humanity.

ZUKA PRIVATE GAME RESERVE

Zuka Private Game Reserve, founded by Tara and Jessica Getty in 2001, is 10,300 hectares of environmentally restored and protected northern Zululand, sharing a boundary with Isimangaliso Wetland Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Zuka Private Game Reserve is the cornerstone property of the Munywana Conservancy and, as a progressive conservation model, our reserve is home to myriad species and vast biodiversity.

RESEARCH

Getty Asterism is bringing areas of ecology to front and centre for research and solutions. As a research location, ideas can be crafted in to formal scientific projects with the aim for results to be pier reviewed and published.

MEMBERS

Getty Asterism is a group of scientists and free thinking, passionate individuals with fresh perspectives cultivating ideas and forging relationships with established academic and environmental organisations, to share dialogue and formal research.

OPPORTUNITY

Getty Asterism is a fully funded free rein space in varied habitats with close proximity to the Indian Ocean. We have dedicated infrastructure and equipment. We invite organisations to engage with us and individuals to join the team to complete their studies or intern. Getty Asterism is a strongly invested space to enable the cultivation of ideas and innovation, that address current ecological and environmental challenges.

SOLUTIONS

Getty Asterism develops solutions as a result of innovation, research and experimenting. Backed with data, we offer these strategies and practices for the betterment of long term conservation, environmental management and land restoration.

PLATFORM

Getty Asterism is a platform to create a dynamic archive of high quality research available for engagement, participation and collaboration with academic institutions and environmental organisations beyond Zuka Private Game Reserve.