By Jade
The Morning at the Homestead Each night, the rescued herd rests safely at the HERD homestead, a space carefully designed to meet their social and physical needs. The homestead is divided into four large quadrants to prevent conflict, especially among older bulls, and to ensure every elephant sleeps comfortably. Groupings are determined by social bonds, … Continued
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Every year on 3 March, people across the globe come together to celebrate World Wildlife Day—a day dedicated to raising awareness about the incredible diversity of life on our planet and the urgent need to protect it. Wildlife plays a vital role in maintaining ecosystems, from the smallest pollinators to the largest land mammals, yet … Continued
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Adine shares her view of Khanyisa’s first morning in the homestead. We are waiting for all the carers to come and lead the elephants out of the homestead before feeding Khanyisa. The orphanage carers and I don’t enter, because we don’t want to disturb any of the elephants. We need to create a new routine for Khanyisa. … Continued
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On her last morning at the orphanage, there are no farewells, no tears, only the same joyful glug of milk bottles, grassy bites, sheepy comfort and friendly carers! But perhaps Khanyisa knew something was different as she marched off to play with the big elephants’ sand mound — the mound she would be able to … Continued
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Have you ever wondered where the elephants stay at night? During the day, the elephants spend their time in the wilderness with their carers, but at night you can find them at their homestead. Here are the answers to all the questions you may have about the homestead. Where is the homestead? The homestead … Continued
By ffc_admin
The Hard Work Behind the Scenes As a rescued herd, the Jabulani elephants spend their sunrise to sunset hours each day out in their wilderness with their Carers, while at night these once orphans and now family members gather in their homestead area to spend the night time hours. Our Carers remain on duty to … Continued
