When Leitemu was rescued at just five days old, still with his umbilical cord attached, he was calm and trusting, as if he knew we were there to help.

Gerenuks, often overshadowed by the iconic elephants and lions of the region, these "giraffe-necked" antelopes deserve their own spotlight. With their unique biology and fascinating behaviours, are one of East Africa's natural wonders.

In this incredible story of hope and resilience, Laankailerr overcame the harshest of odds while spending a month alone in the wild after the tragic loss of his mother.

If there ever was a case to be made for “love heals”, this would be it. From a gut wrenching rescue not wanting to leave her muma’s body, to seeing how far she has come in just 3 weeks… her recovery can only be attributed to the outpouring of love from keepers and herd alike.

Today, exactly four years ago, Long’uro was rescued from a well where he was stuck overnight and attacked by hyenas who left him with only one-third of his trunk. To celebrate his remarkable journey, join us in revisiting Long’uro’s incredible life story.

A few weeks ago, we were involved in one of the toughest and most intricate rescues, with four elephants stuck in a community well.

The keepers’ party went on for hours, periodically punctuated by the all-important duty of tending and feeding 'the babies'. The occasion? - celebrating Long’uro!