Number of elephants in the herd
Jobs created through the orphanage
Orphans integrated into the herd
We rely on incredible people like you to keep us going. Every cent counts, and no contribution is too small. HERD relies on public funding to cover the operational costs to care for and support elephant orphans and the rescued herd, so we really appreciate your support.
As the daughter of the herd’s Matriarch, Tokwe, Limpopo is protective and intelligent. Named after a river in Zimbabwe and a province in South Africa, Limpopo came into the world in August 2006. She was the first calf born to the Jabulani herd and while we know who her mother is, we can only guess who the father may be – possibly Sebakwe or a wild elephant.Her birth was an emotional time, as elephants are known to not reproduce if they are under stress or in an unhappy environment. Her birth showed that Tokwe was happy and at home in her new surroundings, after being rescued from being culled in Zimbabwe.
HERD is the First Dedicated South African Elephant Orphanage. The unfortunate truth is that there are an ever-increasing number of orphaned and displaced elephant calves in South Africa. This is linked to the rising poaching numbers, taking mothers away from their calves before they can fend for themselves in the wild. And that’s where HERD comes in, acting as their unique adoptive family to help raise them in a safe environment.
Be a champion to the HERD elephants by hosting a third-party fundraising event to aid HERD Trust. Give your time and resources to help spread the word about elephant orphans, rehabilitation and integrations. The funds you raise will directly go to our initiatives and make a vital difference to the herd and elephant conservation.
You can support HERD by purchasing items from our various cause marketing partners or become one of our donation partners by setting up a monthly contribution to support the HERD elephants.
Our carers are the real behind-the-scenes superheroes. It’s not a job to them, but a calling, and they step in as our elephants’ “human herd” to help them, from the initial rescue operation, to feeding and monitoring them, as well as stepping in swiftly when they’re in need. Our carers lovingly nurture and protect our elephants around the clock to ensure their wellbeing.
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From now until 13 August, you can adopt an elephant and enter our Trails 4 Tunks competition to stand a chance to win a Supervirtual Experience!
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