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      Jabulani

      OG Elephant Orphan Jabulani Celebrates His 28th Birthday!

      by Ashleigh Nefdt @goodthingsguyMarch 13, 2025March 13, 2025 746 0

      Jabulani the elephant’s story kickstarted the HERD elephant orphanage and all the happy endings for ellies that followed. Rescued at around four months old decades ago, today he is a…

      Milk Bottles

      Khanyisa Graduates From Milk Bottles; Steps into a New Era 

      by Ashleigh Nefdt @goodthingsguyMarch 3, 2025 547 0

      Elephant girl Khanyisa has finally graduated from milk bottles, taking her last sip, which is also synonymous with a step forward into a new era of elephanthood.   Hoedspruit, South…

      Little Pink Elephant

      Book Review – ‘Khanyisa Braveheart: The Little Pink Elephant Who Inspired the World’

      by Ashleigh Nefdt @goodthingsguyOctober 27, 2024October 26, 2024 1,900 0

      HERD has released a gorgeous children’s book that tells the special and true story of Khanyisa, the little pink elephant who inspired the world, and it’s a must-read for anyone…

      Sunrise Session

      Camps Bay Sunrise Session to Support Herd’s Ellies!

      by Ashleigh Nefdt @goodthingsguySeptember 30, 2024September 30, 2024 526 0

      A boogie by the sea during sunrise. Yoga to kickstart the day. And, headphones all to yourself through it all. Not only will an upcoming sunrise session in Camps Bay…

      Khanyisa the Elephant

      Khanyisa the Elephant to Celebrate Her 5th Birthday in Style! 

      by Ashleigh Nefdt @goodthingsguySeptember 3, 2024September 3, 2024 605 0

      Khanyisa, the adorable albino elephant, will soon celebrate her 5th birthday; a monumental milestone for the ellie orphan and all those who have followed her journey! In true princess fashion,…

      Charley

      An Update on Charley the Elephant Who Waited a Lifetime for Freedom

      by Ashleigh Nefdt @goodthingsguyAugust 20, 2024December 12, 2024 12,156 0

      Charley the elephant has finally made it to his ‘retirement home’ where he’ll spend his golden years after a lifetime of waiting for freedom:   Limpopo, South Africa (20 August…

      trails for trunks

      Honour HERD’s Hope with Trails for Trunks 

      by Ashleigh Nefdt @goodthingsguyJuly 18, 2024July 18, 2024 950 0

      World Elephant Day is trotting toward us, and HERD are inviting all of us to pave a path of hope with Trails for Trunks. Especially after the loss of Phabeni,…

      Diary of an Elephant Orphan

      ‘Diary of an Elephant Orphan’ to Screen at Film Festival!

      by Ashleigh Nefdt @goodthingsguyJune 7, 2024 1,963 0

      Beloved elephant Khanyisa is set to star in a documentary about her life’s story—one that many South Africans have shed both tears of pain and joy over. This is “Diary…

      Mammoth Ride

      Joburg Biker Took on a ‘Mammoth Ride’ around SA for Elephants!

      by Ashleigh Nefdt @goodthingsguyApril 5, 2024April 5, 2024 1,036 0

      A Joburg biker went off on a solo mission around South Africa, all to raise funds for HERD and their precious elephant family!   South Africa (05 April 2024) —…

      Ellie Mom

      Phabeni the Orphan ‘Adopted’ By Ellie Mom and Daughter Duo!

      by Ashleigh Nefdt @goodthingsguyFebruary 22, 2024February 22, 2024 1,116 0

      An unexpected but oh-so heartwarming moment happened in the life of baby bull Phabeni after an ellie mom and daughter duo welcomed him in a way the HERD team never…

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