Meet the Orphans
Meet our beloved hand-reared rhinos! These majestic creatures were raised with love and care by our dedicated team, and with the hands off approach, they are completely wild, they have now been released into the wild where they roam free. Our rhinos were once vulnerable and in need of protection, but now they are thriving in their natural habitat thanks to our conservation efforts. Get to know our amazing rhinos and learn more about the important role they play in our ecosystem. Join us in celebrating these magnificent animals and help us to spread awareness about the need to protect them.
The Lucky Five
These 5 rhinos were the first to come into the orphanage. After many years of care they have been release onto a private property, where we can monitor the process and well-being and ensure their safety.
Chipoko - ‘Ghost’
Species Gender
White Rhino Female
Age on arrival
3 months old
Why she came to us
Mother died in a poaching incident
Character traits
She is a true fighter, surviving alone in the bush for 5 days with no milk, after her mom was poached. Our independent little lady, will often take herself away for a wallow without the others noticing.
Rehabilitation status
Released
Ringo
Gender Species
Male White Rhino
Age on arrival
8 months old
Why he came to us
His mother died in a poaching incident
Character traits
He is very gentle with his adopted siblings. Everybody loves his caring nature and how he always manages to put a smile on our faces. Named after the Emirates airline crew, he is the only one of our orphans without a traditional African name.
Rehabilitation status
Released
Masingita - ’Miracle’
Species Gender
White Rhino Female
Age on arrival
3 months old
Why she came to us
Mother died in a poaching incident
Character traits
She is our little miracle (Miracle is Masingita in Tsonga, named by our female Black Mambas). Against all odds she has pulled through numerous medical obstacles, but despite this she still has a sweet and gentle nature.
Rehabilitation status
Released
Ubuntu - ‘Humanity’
Gender Species
Male White Rhino
Age on arrival
4 months old
Why he came to us
Mother died in a poaching incident
Character traits
Ubuntu is very special to us as he was the first orphan to arrive. He is a very calm, relaxed and gentle rhino and he has a very special way of comforting all our new arrivals. He was aptly named by our Green Kidz schoolchildren.
Rehabilitation status
Released
Nkonzo - ’Tracks’
Species Gender
White Rhino Male
Age on arrival
3 months old
Why he came to us
Mother died in a poaching incident
Character traits
He is the bravest little soul, having to survive a traumatic 5 days alone before rescuers following his tracks (hence his name), were able to bring him to the orphanage. He was the last of ‘The Lucky 5’ to arrive at the orphanage.
Rehabilitation status
Released
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Other Releases
Defender
Gender Species
Male White Rhino
Age on arrival
6 months old
Why he came to us
His mother died due to natural causes
Character traits
This handsome boy is the cheekiest chap we have seen. Full of energy and confidence, we are thrilled he is recovering so well since losing his mother. He and Thamani are inseparable, and being together is the best thing for both of their recovery.
Rehabilitation status
Released
Thamani - ‘Precious’
Species Gender
White Rhino Female
Age on arrival
10 months old
Why she came to us
Her mother died in a poaching incident
Character traits
Thamani was incredibly traumatised when she came, and only her love of fresh green grass kept her strong enough in the first few weeks! It is wonderful watching her transform from a timid calf into a feisty, strong and confident heifer!
Rehabilitation status
Released