A R100 note in his pocket was James Delaney's defence against anyone who decided to mug him when he first stepped foot to walk in Johannesburg's infamous The Wilds municipal park in 2014. Today the 40-acre indigenously planted wonderland still has wild sides to it, and that's just how the crowds of daily users of the park, like it. Join James Delaney as he explains the history of the park, how he won the trust of municipal employees, what it took to turn The Wilds around, and his dream to make it an even more beautiful and popular park for city residents. Read more about some of the items discussed in the podcast: James Delaney professional site: https://www.delaney.co.za/ The Wilds Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1582183308538762/ Joburg.co.za The Wilds profile page: https://joburg.co.za/explore-the-wilds/ Trip advisor The Wilds profile page: https://www.tripadvisor.co.za/Attraction_Review-g312578-d14079766-Reviews-The_Wilds_Nature_Reserve-Johannesburg_Greater_Johannesburg_Gauteng.html Johannesburg Parks and Zoo: https://www.jhbcityparksandzoo.com/