The past two weeks haven’t just been tough, but they’ve tested the resilience of HERD’s carers, who have braved waterlogged terrain and roads turned into rivers to remain by the…
Motorcyclists are showing up for orphaned and abandoned elephants this weekend! Muldersdrift, South Africa (21 January 2026) – We already know that most bikers are as kind as they…
The HERD elephants have been soaking up all the rain, spending the day playing, dunking and getting muddy. They are not so sure what all the humans are worried about……
It’s hard to believe that the big, beautiful girl we see today was once a fragile, injured albino elephant calf caught in a snare. Now, Khanyisa is thriving and celebrating…
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…
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