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Tokwe is named after a river in Zimbabwe and was born in around 1988. She is an extraordinary elephant and led the way for the original herd that were rescued from Zimbabwe, in 2002. Her presence was a big factor in the herd settling down so quickly in their new safe and protected environment. The … Continued
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We invite you to take a little look at her journey in motherhood, as a mom to Mambo and an adoptive mother to Khanyisa. Get To Know Lundi Named after a river in Zimbabwe, Lundi was born in around 1989. She is one of the original elephants that were rescued from Zimbabwe. Lundi was chosen … Continued
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Setombe is remarkable to watch as a mother! Her daughter is and has been since she was born, Setombe’s very first priority. It was quite astounding how calming the affect of motherhood was on this female elephant. Meaning ‘a lady from the Ndebele tribe’, Setombe was born in 1985 and was one of the elephants … Continued
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Zindoga is certainly not a father yet, but he has received “fatherly” support and examples in a very unique way from the males in his blended herd – both elephants and humans, like our dear now retired carer Stavros seen here. For now he is more of a brother to the females and Mambo, his … Continued
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It was an absolute treat to put together this look at Fishan in the role of a “father” for you. Fishan has certainly been through a lot in his life, castrated at a young age due to a serious infection, orphaned and raised by humans, and then threatened will culling in Zimbabwe. He was rescued … Continued
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Somopane is an incredibly endearing and fascinating mature bull and his role in the rescued herd as a “father figure” is very much cherished and of great value to all around him. He shares his area at the stables and garden in the elephant homestead with Bubi and her son Zindoga and you can really … Continued
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Elephant Grooming with Jabulani & A Walk with Baby Khanyisa & the Herd — PART 1 We start this new day at the waterhole, having left the homestead and orphanage and stopping by the dam for a drink. It’s early in the morning but the elephants and Carers are on the move and going … Continued
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A brand-new year invites hope, rejuvenation, and a chance to set aspirations for the year ahead. We have learnt so many life lessons from the herd over the past few years and hope their incredible personalities will inspire you too. We hope they’ll help you to set your intentions for the year ahead, starting with … Continued
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You may be used to seeing Khanyisa being looked after by either her adoptive mother, Lundi or closest allomother, Kumbura, but today it is Klaserie who takes on the duty of babysitter. Bubi, Limpopo, and Tokwe also step in here and there throughout the day. Klaserie is a wonderful allomother to Khanyisa as she is … Continued
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Pisa, the youngest daughter to the herd’s matriarch, Tokwe, was born with a bang on 13 November 2009. Derived from the Shona word, ‘inopisa’, meaning heat, Pisa’s name was chosen after the brave little calf made the 4km journey from where she was born back to the homestead despite the blazing heat. It had been … Continued
