Kalama, Chemi Chemi & Ololoo's new life at Ithumba

In the very early hours of 6th August 2011 three young orphaned African elephants stepped into a specially designed vehicle, that would take them to Tsavo National Park and the next stage in their journey back to the wild.

Chemi Chemi, Kalama and Ololoo are orphan elephants, given a second chance at life through the efforts of the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust. Beginning at the DSWT's Nursery in Nairobi, these elephants have been afforded everything they need to develop and grow as elephants, both physically and emotionally.

As their tusks begin to show and they start to show greater wild elephant behaviour it is time to move them to Tsavo National Park, where the DSWT operates two reintegration centres. From here they will return to the wild, where they belong.

This short film shows the journey to Ithumba for these three graduates of the nursery and the amazing greeting that awaited them at Ithumba, from wild elephants and ex-orphans.

The work of the DSWT is entirely dependent on donations and were it not for the support of a caring public we would not be able to rescue these orphans, or care for them, or help them back to the wild. It is work is financially and emotionally draining, however the rewards are immeasurably, as all animals have the right to life and with your help, we can give these orphans a second chance. If you can, please make a donation today http://www.sheldrickwildlifetrust.org/html/help.html

Category:

Nonprofits & Activism

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• elephants
• kenya
• sheldrick
• dswt
• wildlife
• orphans
• orphanage
• ithumba
• nairobi
• tsavo
• africa
• animals
• ivory

[Dominus357]

Beautiful

[balves1960]

I foster Chemi Chemi as well - it is amazing to see this!!

[rebellesiamois]

It's so beautiful, I am now crying of hapiness

[moonshadow4c]

What a beautiful video. Thank you for rescuing them and bringing them to safety. You are a gift to us all. <3

[bookishfilly]

I love this! It's so heartwarming to see the new arrivals welcomed with such love and joy. Thank you for all you do for these incredible creatures!!!!

[rbbrowne1]

That's our little girl Kalama in her new home Ithumba! happy day!

[Laylatz18]

It was awesome to see Lualeni and all the sweet elephants! :-)



[Nummelkins]

I also foster Chemi Chemi, and am very happy that the three babies look so happy and well loved by their new elephant family in their next home. Thank you for the wonderful work you do.

[MsHappylotus]

I recently fostered Chemi Chemi. This clip was a true delight to see! Thanks for posting this to share the journey to the new home. The future looks bright for Chemi Chemi and the others. My heart sings!!!!! 

[sannok50]

My daughter adopted Chemi Chemi last Dec. and loved watching Chemi Chemi in this video !!