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Today, we celebrate a special milestone in the life of our beloved Klaserie – her 17th birthday! We’re not just celebrating an age; we’re revelling in the affection, love, and endless trunk hugs that define Klaserie. Early Adventures and Fun Facts Klaserie was born on 23 February 2007, becoming the second calf born to the … Continued
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At the heart of it all are our amazing elephants, and the bonds they form with our team are nothing short of extraordinary. These photos are more than just snapshots – they’re windows into the daily life of our sanctuary, revealing the love that surrounds every interaction. From a carer’s reassuring touch to Khanyisa’s mischievous … Continued
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We still see Pisa as one of the little ones in the herd, even though she has entered adolescence. She certainly stands tall beside her younger family members, integrated orphans Timisa and Khanyisa, but the other elephants (whom she loves to think she is the leader of) have many years on her and show it … Continued
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We have realised what is missing in our emergency kit and that’s new radios and strong spotlights for moments like this. We are appealing to you to help us raise funds just for this need. You can sponsor radios and spotlights by donating to these items on our wishlist here: ? SPOTLIGHTS > ? RADIOS … Continued
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This August, we have celebrated not only World Elephant Day, Women’s Month, Limpopo and Kumbura, but also Mr Mischief himself, Mambo as he turns 14 on 29 August 2023. Mambo is an exciting mix of mayhem, enthusiasm and sweetness. One minute he’s abandoning Khanyisa in her moment of need and the next, he’s happily foraging … Continued
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Catch up with the elephants’ adventures below. Happiness at the waterhole with all the elephants in the herd There are mud lovers and water lovers today and among the former is certainly Limpopo, among the water babies on this afternoon is Sebakwe, Fishan and again, Limpopo! Nothing keeps the matriarch’s daughter from the dam’s joys … Continued
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For many years we have been discussing the fact that we need to protect what we have for the future generations who will be in this world long after we have left. It is important to keep young minds informed as to the importance of the environment and its existence. Through the vision and dedication … Continued
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Join Adine and elephant carer Owen as they give an update on Fishan, the brave elephant bull who fractured his leg in 2018. They also show up-close how Fishan’s pressure wound is cleaned and treated. You can help us to care for Fishan by adopting him and becoming one of his foster parents: https://herd.org.za/animal/fishan/. You … Continued
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A Drone View Over Khanyisa & the Herd Enjoy a special view of the rescued elephant herd as they move through the bush and forage with their carers close by to offer protection. This view from above, as the birds’ see it, shows a different angle to these gentle giants to what we normally show … Continued
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Mambo has been giving our carers a hard time now during marula season, as he keeps heading off in search of marulas far and wide, leaving his herd without a word. As a bull of juvenile age, he also sees himself as a big bull and wants to rise in hierarchy, which he tries to … Continued
