Adopt orphaned meerkats

by DAKTARI Bush School & Wildlife Orphanage
Adopt orphaned meerkats
Adopt orphaned meerkats
Adopt orphaned meerkats
Adopt orphaned meerkats
Adopt orphaned meerkats
Adopt orphaned meerkats
Adopt orphaned meerkats
Adopt orphaned meerkats
Adopt orphaned meerkats
Adopt orphaned meerkats

Project Report | Feb 4, 2025
A Journey of Companionship and Care

By Michele Merrifield | Director

Karools enjoying the sun
Karools enjoying the sun

Dear Sponsors,

We are excited to share the latest update on our beloved meerkats at DAKTARI Bush School & Wildlife Orphanage!

In our previous report, we shared the story of Karools, who faced the heartbreaking loss of his best friend Gaspar. To help ease his sadness, our staff and volunteers surrounded him with love and attention. Soon after, we welcomed four new orphaned meerkats: Tinkerbell, Pinocchio, Peter Pan, and Timon, with the hope of forming a new family.

However, not everything went as planned. Despite our efforts, the three male meerkats did not manage to bond with Karools. On the bright side, Karools and Tinkerbell formed a special connection, and we placed them together in the same enclosure. Unfortunately, after two weeks, Tinkerbell developed a wound on her leg, requiring two visits to the veterinarian. She has since been isolated to recover and is doing much better now. We are still unsure if they will be able to reunite, but if we do reintroduce them, we will monitor them closely.

Meanwhile, the three male meerkats—Pinocchio, Peter Pan, and Timon—are thriving. They spend their days happily observing the children who visit DAKTARI, often chatting away and providing endless entertainment for our young learners.

Fun Fact About Meerkats: Did you know meerkats have a special "sentry" system? While the group forages for food, one meerkat stands guard, watching for predators and alerting the group with distinct calls if danger approaches. This cooperative behavior is key to their survival in the wild!

Thank you for your continuous support and for helping us provide the best care for our meerkats. We will keep you updated on their journey and progress!

With gratitude,

The DAKTARI Team

Tinkerbell injured leg
Tinkerbell injured leg
The rest of the team at the pub!
The rest of the team at the pub!
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Oct 8, 2024
Steps towards forming a new family

By Felicia Hansen | Project Manager

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DAKTARI Bush School & Wildlife Orphanage

Location: Hoedspruit, Limpopo Province - South Africa
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Twitter: @Daktari_Africa
Project Leader:
Michele Merrifield
Founder
Hoedspruit , Limpopo Province South Africa
$274 raised of $7,000 goal
 
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