South Africa's first and only dedicated elephant orphanage, HERD (Hoedspruit Elephant Rehabilitation and Development) orphanage was built in 2019 in response to a growing number of orphaned elephant calves that need a place of rehabilitation and an existing herd that will accept them unconditionally. HERD Trust was established following a 24-year journey in caring for elephants that were displaced or orphaned due to human-elephant conflict.
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By Sunel Craythorne | Fundraising Administrator
We are happy to report back on our land restoration project at HERD Trust. We have 2 new dedicated Nature management students joining our team during the 3rd year of their studies. During their time... Read the full report ›By Sunel Craythorne | Fundraising Administrator
We are happy to report back on our community work at HERD Trust. On our recent visit to Jemeyana Primary School, formerly known as Mpisi Primary School, we delivered new boxes of Nkosi Super Bars to... Read the full report ›By Sunel Craythorne | Fundraising Administrator
What a privilege to report back to you on orphan elephant calf, Phabeni. Little Phabeni is the newest orphan at HERD and was rescued in November 2023 as a four-month-old weighing 122kg. The bull had... Read the full report ›