Zingfa Wala is a seasoned professional in the field of conservation biology, currently serving as a Resident Lecturer at the Organization for Tropical Studies since September 2022. Previously, Zingfa contributed as a Research Assistant at Benfontein Nature Reserve from May 2018 to May 2020. Zingfa holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree in Conservation Biology from the University of Cape Town, where academic endeavors extended from 2011 to 2018.