This April we have welcomed a number of animals to the DAKTARI family including a new baby Sable Antelope called Tony. He arrived from a neighboring farm and is enjoying his new home with Tango the baby Sable Antelope and Chimoya the baby buffalo.
We have also got two new babies mongoose, Eddie and Crash, that are slowly settling in and will soon join our mongoose family. When the pack is big enough, we plan to release them back to the bush.
Our final addition to the family is Joe the baby squirrel. He was found abandoned a few days ago and has been hand raised by our volunteers. He is very actives and loves to jump and climb all over the branches in his new enclosure.
We also recently welcomed Beth, our new Animal Assistant. She is from England and will be staying with us for 6 months. Beth will help our Animal Manager,Johnson, with the care and welfare of DAKTARI's animals.
Welcome back to the DAKTARI newsletter,
We are glad to welcome two new babies at DAKTARI, including our first Big Five!
A few weeks ago, we welcomed a baby sable antelope called Tango given to us by a nearby farm. We took in Tango when he was only 2 days old because his mother could not produce milk to feed him.
We recently welcomed Chimoya, a baby buffalo, given to us by a local farmer. We are taking care of her because her mum rejected her. She is now settled into her new enclosure with Tango, who is very happy to have a new friend!
Our volunteers are doing an amazing job of providing food and care for our two new babies! They are feeding them every few hours, making sure they receive all the attention they need.
When Tango and Chimoya grow enough to go by themselves they will be released in a neighboring reserve where they are free to enjoy the bush.
Thank you again for your valuable contribution.
Kinds Regard,
The DAKTARI Team
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Last year, we accomplished a great deal in the Wildlife Orphanage and we hope the coming year is even more successful! In 2017, we released 13 animals into the wild: 5 squirrels, 1 brown snake eagle, 3 jackals (unfortunately two returned) and 6 mongooses. Although it was hard saying goodbye, we had 34 new animals arrive at DAKTARI! We welcomed meerkats, wood owls, mongooses, squirrels, a steppe buzzard and Molly the bush pig! Most of these animals were brought to us by animal rehabilitation centers and members of the local community.
This month we have already taken in four new squirrels and an orphaned chick called Chiquito!
Over the holiday period, we have spent time renovating some of our animal enclosures. Our rabbit enclosure has been completely updated creating a larger and more natural space for the rabbits to live in. We have also introduced a new diet plan for most of the animals thanks to the knowledge and guidance of our new Animal Assistant, Marina.
These changes would not be possible without you and your tremendous support. From all of our beautiful animals we are sending you a huge thank you for keeping them fed and happy!
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Hello,
It's almost Christmas!
All your generous donations and support over the years has really helped us develop a strong base in the community for animal rehabiliation, rescue and build on our wildlife orphanage.
Many times over the year we will received phone calls from other organisations, and people in the area that have animals they can't afford to look after, or don't have the expertises to care for.
At DAKTARI we specialise in these cases and we appreciate all your support in letting us continue our mission. Your donations enable us to feed our animals and to care for them on a daily basis.
Your contribution puts food in the mouths of our animals and helps us care for our wonderful animals.
From all at DAKTARI, thank you!
Welcome back!
DAKTARI has been hard at work with the children and animals.
We've recently received an Owl brought into camp last week which was soon to be euthanised, which now has a happy, loving home here at DAKTARI.
All your generous donations and support over the years has really helped us develop a strong base in the community for animal rehabiliation, rescue and build on our wildlife orphanage.
Many times over the year we will received phone calls from other organisations and people in the area that have animals they can't afford to look after/don't have the expertises to care for or don't have the quality time to spend on these unfournate animals.
At DAKTARI we specialise in these cases and we appreciate all your support in letting us continue our mission. Your donations enable us to feed our animals and to care for them on a daily basis.
From all at DAKTARI, thank you!
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