Israel was a gentle soul who cared so fiercely and loyally for the elephants at HERD. Hoedspruit, South Africa (19 September 2025) – The HERD family is heartbroken after…
The captivating journey of Khanyisa, an albino elephant calf rescued after being caught in a snare in 2020, is being brought to animal lovers to relive and experience in an…
The JabuLadies programme began as a response to the job crisis the pandemic ignited. It taught women in rural areas valuable and beautiful skills, and continues its mission today! By…
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…
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…
The global movement known as Giving Tuesday was an especially happy one for the Hoedspruit Elephant Rehabilitation and Development (HERD) team as people from around the world helped them raise…
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…
Baby ellie Phabeni is celebrating small victories after his rescue at the end of November. Now settling into his new herd nicely, he’s already gained weight and has a new…
After orphaned baby elephant found its way to a woman’s garden, little Phabeni’s story took a life-changing turn! Hoedspruit, South Africa (22 November 2023) — A new orphaned baby elephant…
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