Father figures come in many forms, and whether they are present every day or working tirelessly away from home to provide, they teach us invaluable lessons about dedication and going the extra mile for our loved ones.

Each elephant release is unique, and our fourth one will be especially distinct from the previous three. This blog outlines our plans for the upcoming release, but as we all know, elephants might have their own ideas about how the day will go.

A dedicated awareness drive throughout Namunyak Conservancy highlighted the Samburu community’s pivotal role in the upcoming release of 13 elephant orphans. As the ultimate custodians of wilderness and wildlife, their wholehearted support and passion drive the project’s success!

The wait is finally over - Reteti’s online shop is open! You can now join Lemerash, Lekupanai and Naomi in spirit wherever you are by stepping out in your very own Reteti Keeper T!

You may have wondered how plans are progressing for our 13 release candidates to finally step back into the land of their birth. In this latest update, Peter Lenasalia – Reteti Elephant Sanctuary’s Manager – writes the latest news from the ground.

Here at Reteti, we are all connected by heart – not by blood, and the sanctuary’s Matriarchs are the pillars of our unity. We celebrate how they embody motherhood in its purest form this Mother’s Day.

From the sheer size of their wrinkly protective layer, to the lines criss-crossing their beautifully rounded shapes – their skins trace their stories, show us how they adapt to their habitat, and reveal behaviours that are truly unique!

A wobble of Somali ostrich chicks recently joined the Reteti herd. Their story of how they become separated from their herd, is very interesting. Read the blog to learn more.

We’re building an open-air Visitor Centre at Reteti! Thanks to the help of Save the Elephants, The Sarara Foundation, and Mass Design Group, our dream to create a centre highlighting the value of elephant conservation is being realised.

Our release herd was collared last week! We are incredibly proud of the intrepid team who pulled this important task off so seamlessly – and even more proud of the elephants, who were unflappable through it all! The collars, which were supplied by Save The Elephants, are fitted with GPS devices to help closely monitor each elephant once they’re back in the wild.

The Ministry of Tourism and Wildlife visited Reteti Elephant Sanctuary as part of their nationwide tour visiting all 47 counties in a bid to boost Kenya’s tourism.

I found myself talking to an old elephant bull in my mind’s eye this morning, and as I lay awake in bed with a heavy heart, I quietly breathed these words…

Join us as we look back on 2023 and relive the highlights of the past 12 months.

Much like kids in high school, the behaviour of elephants change as time goes by and they approach ‘graduation’. This blog post takes a look at some of the many factors that are taken into account for the timing of each elephant's release.

Meet the 13 elephants who are part of Reteti Elephant Sanctuary’s 4th release group - who’ll soon be graduating from the sanctuary and return to the wild.

Colman Lesowapir, Reteti’s elephant researcher recently presented a talk at the first Wildlife Scientific Conference held in Naivasha, Kenya.

Ngaremara is the embodiment of tenderness and love – who shares her endless supply of kindness and affection wherever she goes, and with everyone she meets! It’s impossible to be sure, but we have a sneaky suspicion that her heart takes up 90% of her tiny body

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.

This year, we are celebrating our 7th anniversary with a very special announcement. Thirteen of Reteti’s biggest elephants have been selected to be released back into the wild in the coming months!

She might be the smallest elephant at Reteti, but don’t be deterred by her size. Through her irrepressible spirit, Naisimari has defied all the odds – and her incredible resilience keeps teaching us so much about perseverance and staying positive, whatever may come!