Milgis
Adopt Milgis for yourself, or as a gift for a loved one.
Adopt Milgis for yourself, or as a gift for a loved one.
Adopt Milgis for yourself, or as a gift for a loved one.
About Milgis
Gender: Female
Age When Rescued: 4 Months
Rescue Date: 6 June 2022
Rescue Location: Milgis Lugga
Reason Orphaned: Well (drought)
Identifying Feature: She has a triangular-shaped tear in her left ear.
Milgis’ Rescue Story
Milgis arrived at Reteti on the 6th June 2022. She fell into a well whilst trying to drink with her herd and was found by local Samburu pastoralists. The ongoing drought has caused the water table to drop, making the wells dangerously deep for young calves like her. Following our tradition of naming a calf after the place of rescue, Milgis was named after the mighty Milgis lugga*. She is named appropriately as her beaming character is strong and full of life.
*A lugga is the word for a dry riverbed; where elephants and Samburu dig wells for water.
Milgis arrived by helicopter; rather stylish and chic! A true introvert at heart, Milgis prefers the company of her friend Naisimari, displaying a charming character that thrives with just a few close companions. Her unique personality adds a special touch to the dynamics of the herd.
What is included in your adoption?
A digital, sharable Adoption Certificate - making your foster parent-hood official!
Updated, exclusive online album with photos and videos of your elephant
Regular email and video updates about your elephant (SMS too if you signed up!)
Automatic membership to "The Herd" - our monthly donor club that gets you invites to our livestreams, updates from the Reteti team, and more!
Please note:
Multiple adoptions of individual elephants enable us to cover the costs of caring for all 46 elephants at Reteti; your contribution will help us cover the cost of milk, the keepers, veterinary cost and other essentials your elephant needs.
