The youngest of the 'Voi Kids', Baraka quickly became a favourite among the herd. Once shy and flighty, she now delights in moments of comfort with her fellow orphans — from dusting sessions with Ashanti to browsing beside best friend Busara. https://www.swt.bio/baraka

Orphaned in 2006, Chyulu was rescued and raised by our Keepers. Today, she’s thriving in the wild and a proud mum to two calves, Charli and Cheka!

Learn more about her journey and our conservation efforts at sheldrickwildlifetrust.org/orphans/chyulu

On 1st July, 16-year-old Kalama gave birth to a baby girl, who we’ve named Kapuki. As is tradition among many of our ex-orphans, she chose to return ‘home’ after giving birth, so we could meet her new daughter.

Here’s mum and calf, alongside Chaimu — another ex-orphan — visiting us this morning!