News from Reteti
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Ngaremara, a heart of gold
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
The wonderful, waterless world of Gerenuks
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.
A moment we’ve all been waiting for…!
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!
How Naisimari reclaimed her strength & spirit!
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!
The story of Seek – inspiring us with kindness and strength!
We can’t believe it’s already been two and a half years since brave little Seek arrived at Reteti! He may be blind in one eye, but Seek certainly has the gift of intuition.
Water has arrived at Reteti!
We are so happy to share the latest news from the Reteti Borehole Project. All thanks to you and your generous donations, a water pump has been installed and a direct pipeline to the sanctuary has been completed! For the first time ever, Reteti has a sustainable water source to carry us through dry seasons – and it will also allow us to expand.
Nkachau starts a new life!
We are immensely proud of Nkachau – our beloved buffalo orphan – who recently started her next adventure at Nairobi National Park after a successful relocation!
Laankailerr’s remarkable story of survival – filling our hearts with hope!
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.
How the Samburu came to be the ancestors of elephants.
According to their oral tradition, all elephants descended from a human bride who was turned into an elephant by the god N'gai as punishment for disobeying her father's instructions. This story is the full story.
Rain, glorious rain!
We are overjoyed that the April rains have finally arrived. The elephants were out on their everyday wilderness walk when the rains finally broke. The smell of rain has to be one of the best smells in the world!
Good (or bad) vibrations!
We recently had a borehole drilled at Reteti Elephant Sanctuary, and some of our visitors have asked if the elephants showed any unusual behaviour during the process.
We’ve struck water!
We are delighted to share that the first phase of our borehole project has been successfully completed! After drilling 256m, we have finally hit water!
Sitiin’s sudden and tragic passing
It is with heavy hearts that we share the news that Sitiin has unexpectedly passed away and joined her mama in heaven. In her short time at Reteti, she loved abundantly and taught all of us about grief, loss and healing. Now it’s our turn to follow the example she set for us.
Reteti Keepers Receive Life-Saving First Aid Training
Reteti's keepers and The Sarara Foundation staff recently received first aid and CPR training from an incredible organisation called Global FICCS.
Help us dig deep this World Water Day
This World Water Day, invest in the creation of a new sustainable water source for Reteti Elephant Sanctuary.
Your support will create a permanent water source amidst limited rainfall and drought, to support Reteti’s orphans.
The Surprising Eating Habits of Baby Elephants!
Have you ever wondered what baby elephants, koalas, giant pandas, and hippos have in common? Well, it's not just their cuteness factor or their status as beloved animals. Read more to find out.
Meet Reteti Keeper: Dorothy Lowakutuk
Get to know the incredible Dorothy, one of Reteti’s passionate elephant keepers and our reservations manager. For Dorothy, working at Reteti allows her to live out her dream of bringing her community and wild animals together.
Meet Reteti Keeper: Russia Lenanyokie
Meet Russia, one of Reteti’s dedicated keepers, who shares with us how he decided to dedicate his life to helping elephants as a young boy, and much more.
Body Condition Scoring. What is it and why do we do it? Coleman explains.
Reteti’s Elephant Research Assistant, Colman Lesowapir, explains how he does the Body Condition Scoring of the Reteti Elephants.
Part 2: Rescuing a calf from the mountain
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.