Look who finally didn’t shy away from the camera this morning… Storm! 😍 Storm is doing really well in the wild. He has often been found hanging out with a lady friend in the last few months but whenever we get close they disappear before we can get a good look or a picture. It’s good to see him and to know that he is living a wonderful life out there 💚

Happy Women’s Day! 💚

Hi from Bhanoyi, Zimi and Khula 🦏💚

Happy Mandela Day! 🇿🇦

Some Leko cuteness to brighten your week 🦏💚

Today Hunter Mitchell (@raisethebabyrhino) came to meet Leko and the rest of the ZRO family. Hunter is really passionate about rhinos and at the young age of 14 he has already achieved such incredible things! Thank you so much for your support and keep up the amazing work that you are doing for these special animals 🦏💚

WEIGH DAY #LittleGuyToBigGuy Someone has hit the 100kg mark! Leko is turning three months old this week and is currently drinking 21 litres of milk every day. He is doing so well and we are very happy with his progress 🦏💚

It is our pleasure to share with you all the unveiling of our very own Pangolin Fine Art Photographic Collection. The @zululand_conservation_trust has had the privilege of working with world renown photographer & artist Matthew Willman to create this superb photographic collection. Willman was commissioned as photographer to Nelson Mandela for 10 years creating some of the most iconic photographic works of our great Madiba. The Pangolin Fine Art Photographic Collection comprises of 8 images captured on Manyoni Private Game Reserve. Great care was taken to produce this rare collection and in keeping with authenticity, none of the images were digitally manipulated. There are two sizes and editions available: 60cm x 40cm Limited edition of 15, signed and numbered Price: R6 800 (unframed) 60cm x 90cm Limited edition of 7, signed and numbered Price: R9 800 (unframed) Callen, our newest pangolin featured in these images, has been in a soft-release program since early May where he gets walked on the reserve daily for up to five hours at a time. These walks allow him to find and feed on ants and termites as well as to slowly become familiar with a new environment that will become his home. He currently weighs just over 5kg and is doing really well. We hope to release him very soon so that he can join the rest of the Manyoni pangolins and live a free life once again. Funds raised from this collection will go towards the ZCT Pangolin Project helping to cover costs of the soft-release programs as well as the SAT and VHF tags required to be able to monitor these pangolins post-release. If you would like to view the complete portfolio or purchase a limited edition print in support of our Pangolin Project please email [email protected]

Leko has been with us for just over two months already! His most recent weight is 83.5kg and he is currently drinking 2.5L of milk every three hours 🐽

THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU to everyone who donated to our urgent appeal to fund Inkululeko’s first critical year. Thanks to your incredible support we’ve raised an astonishing £28 000! We set ourselves a target of raising £20 000 to ensure Leko was given the best possible chance of surviving his first year after the traumatic start he had in life and thanks to you, our amazing supporters, we have smashed that target! These funds will go such a long way to getting Leko the critical care he needs and supporting the our carers as they work tirelessly to provide Leko (and the other orphans) with the care they need. We know that Leko has stolen quite a few hearts over these last weeks (including ours) and many of you have asked us when you’ll be able to adopt Leko, and the answer is NOW! Adopt Leko and help get him from little guy to big guy, just like orphan Khula! When Khula arrived in 2017 he was malnourished after being rejected by his Mum but he’s just hit the ONE TONNE MARK, thanks in no small part to the consistent support of his adopters and that’s what we want for Leko!

Inkululeko is gradually building up his strength for playing outside and really seems to be enjoying his time spent outdoors. He’s showing a real love for his mud baths and a cooling hose down from the pipe followed by a quick charge around to dry off! As with all young animals, Leko gets tired very quickly so the carers are sure not to let him over do things. A proper feed and a good nap are always needed after his outside playtime! All these signs are boding well for Leko’s long-term survival and it’s wonderful to see him gaining in strength and showing his personality but he’s still incredibly young and has a long way to go form his traumatic start in life. As always, a big thank you to everyone who has donated to Leko’s emergency appeal, it will make a huge difference for ensuring he has the vital care needed in this critical first year. We’ve only got £800 left to reach our matched giving target so if you’re still considering a donation, your support will go twice as far! The link to donate is in the @helpingrhinos bio

We’re so pleased with the progress that Inkululeko is making, thanks in no small part to the incredible support we’ve received from you. Leko is really enjoying his time outdoors, getting to stretch his legs and explore his outside space. He was recently treated to his first mud bath and it’s safe to say that he LOVED the experience! This isn’t just a spa treat for our little orphan, mud baths are an essential part of rhino care helping to protect their skin from the harsh sun and insect bites. We’re now just £1600 away from reaching our fundraising target of £20,000 to cover Leko’s vital round the clock care for his first challenging year, as well as keeping the orphanage secure for all it’s residents. If you’d still like to donate or you want to donate again, don’t forget that donations will be MATCHED meaning that your support will have DOUBLE THE IMPACT for this vulnerable rhino orphan. Thank you again for your incredible support, we are as ever truly grateful! The link to donate is in the @helpingrhinos bio