Until one has loved an animal a part of one’s soul remains unawakened.
Our wonderful rhino babies
Each of our rhino orphans is blessed with his/her own personality – just like humans. Each of these babies is adorable in his/her own unique way. Some need lots of love and attention, whereas others are real rebels and want to have things their way.
One thing that all have in common: They all love milk, going for long walks, playing and hanging out in the mud.
We love each of them.
Latest news from the Orphanage

Kabelo
Gender | Male |
Specie | White rhino |
Age on arrival | 3 months old |
Place of origin | Botsalano, North West Parks |
What happened to its mom? | Lost his mother from suspected complications after being shot by poachers 2 years before. |
What makes him special? | His name means “Gift“. He has a gentle, playful personality, very curious and brave. He loves his milk and going for walks in the bush. |

Faith
Gender | Female |
Specie | White rhino |
Age on arrival | 6 weeks old |
Place of origin | Mafikeng, North West |
What happened to its mom? | Mom was poached |
What makes her special? | Always shows her gentle nature but never lets you forget who is in charge. |

Lunga
Gender | Male |
Specie | White rhino |
Age on arrival | 6 weeks old |
Place of origin | Musina, Limpopo |
What happened to its mom? | Mom injured during capture, vet decided to remove calf in case she didn’t make it. |
What makes him special? | He is very independent, non-chalant personality and a handsome (and he knows it) charm. Loves running. Used to growl like a bear when upset. |

Kumba
Gender | Male |
Specie | White rhino |
Age on arrival | 6 months old |
Place of origin | Mpumalanga |
What happened to its mom? | Mom was poached |
What makes him special? | He is very sweet and loving, he always come to greet you and never fails to put a smile on your face. Doesn’t like being alone. |

Matthew
Gender | Male |
Specie | White rhino |
Age on arrival | 9 months |
Place of origin | North West Parks |
What happened to its mom? | Mom injured by rhino bull, died from the injuries. Calf had face covered in blood as he was trying to nurse from injured mom. |
What makes him special? | Closes his eyes when enjoying his food. Named after a boy who cycled to raise funds for rhino conservation. |

Nkwe
Gender | Female |
Specie | White rhino |
Age on arrival | 3 months |
Place of origin | Ingwe Valley, Limpopo |
What happened to its mom? | Mom died under narcosis following relocation to prevent poaching |
What makes her special? | She is very wrinkly and is sometimes really bossy but will get frightened easily with the males |

Ntombi
Gender | Female |
Specie | White rhino |
Age on arrival | 2 months |
Place of origin | SANParks |
What happened to its mom? | Mom was poached, calf had its face hacked with 21 panga/axe wounds |
What makes her special? | She is a very needy girl and likes attention. If you take too long with her food she will push you off |

Tau
Gender | Male |
Specie | White rhino |
Age on arrival | 3-4 months |
Place of origin | SANParks |
What happened to its mom? | Mom and a bull were poached, calf was chased by a pride of lions before being rescued |
What makes him special? | When he moans it sounds like he is talking or singing! |

Pendula
Gender | Male |
Specie | White rhino |
Age on arrival | 4 months |
Place of origin | Limpopo |
What happened to its mom? | Mom was poached and he arrived upside down in the crate |
What makes him special? | He will go where he wants to and no one will stop him. He enjoys tipping over his water trough |

Thandi
Gender | Female |
Specie | White rhino |
Age on arrival | 15 months |
Place of origin | Limpopo |
What happened to its mom? | Mom was poached, she got shot through the neck, was being attacked by 3 lions when rescued, lost half of one ear |
What makes her special? | She is a true survivor, full of courage and determined to live. |

Mbali
Gender | Female |
Specie | White rhino |
Age on arrival | 12 months |
Place of origin | Limpopo |
What happened to its mom? | Mom was poached |
What makes her special? | She will do what she wants and no what everyone else does… A real rebel! |

Pemba
Gender | Male |
Specie | White rhino |
Age on arrival | 6 weeks |
Place of origin | Limpopo |
What happened to its mom? | Mom was poached and he was found 5 days later |
What makes him special? | Tries to roar like a lion. Loves attention and belly rubs, he can never get enough milk |

Muffin
Gender | Male |
Specie | White rhino |
Age on arrival | 40 days |
Place of origin | Limpopo |
What happened to its mom? | Mom shot early hours of morning, calf arrived the same day |
What makes him special? | Has very bad mood swings, keeps the keepers on their toes trying to guess if they are gonna be kissed or chased |

Nageng
Gender | Male |
Specie | White rhino |
Age on arrival | 10 months |
Place of origin | North West Parks |
What happened to its mom? | Mom poached 2 days before, was put on a boma and broke the heavy gate overnight as the lions were roaring close-by |
What makes him special? | He is a very trusting boy. His name means “there in the wilderness” |

Lesedi
Gender | Male |
Specie | White rhino |
Age on arrival | 7 months |
Place of origin | North West Parks |
What happened to its mom? | Mom poached 5 days before, joined another cow with calf but was pushed away. Feared lions will catch him |
What makes him special? | He is a very fat boy, has a big belly and loves his food. |

Shaka
Gender | Male |
Specie | Black rhino |
Age on arrival | 3-4 months |
Place of origin | Limpopo |
What happened to its mom? | Mom died from mycotoxicosis after moving her to a boma to prevent poaching |
What makes him special? | He will take his sweet time when you call him, he’s not crazy about milk but loves browsing and walks. Will irritate Nyani a lot until she starts playing with him. |

Joey
Gender | Female |
Specie | White rhino |
Age on arrival | 24 months |
Place of origin | North West Parks |
What happened to its mom? | Mom chased her away to have new calf. She got a fractured hip bone and lived on a high risk area with big pride of lions. |
What makes her special? | She is very tough, recovered completely from injuries. |

Nyani
Gender | Female |
Specie | White rhino |
Age on arrival | 1-2 days old |
Place of origin | Limpopo |
What happened to its mom? | Mom separated during game count |
What makes her special? | Blows bubbles with mouth and expert escapist if left alone. |

Nandi
Gender | Female |
Specie | White rhino |
Age on arrival | 4-5 months |
Place of origin | Limpopo |
What happened to its mom? | Mom poached with 8 rhinos in one night |
What makes her special? | Doesn’t like people and not to blame after the horrible poaching of her mom and also being shot on a leg. |

Takiwe
Gender | Male |
Specie | White rhino |
Age on arrival | 12 months |
Place of origin | Limpopo |
What happened to its mom? | Mom couldn´t be found, calf run into thorn bushes and got bad scratches |
What makes him special? | Can’t have enough grass, he will look like a sausage if you keep on feeding him. He got his name after being very drowsy and tipsy after being immobilized and brought to orphanage. |