An anxious start to orphan elephant Khanyisa's morning as she tries to open the gate all on her own

It was an anxious start to the morning for Khanyisa, as she tried with all of her heart and all of her trunk to open the gate of the orphanage by herself.
Finally, with a little love and a little help from Adine, she managed to open it, and she bolted across through to the land beyond the stables to say a happy hello to her new herd.
After a few morning hellos, they set off into the reserve as they do in their morning routines with Khanyisa. It is incredible to see how, even with her light, pinker skin, their protective legs still mask her presence when walking in a tight formation.
Khanyisa was weaving in and out of legs, following the lead of Lundi's tail as always, but at one stage did a little bolt ahead on her own!
In the bush, she spent her time as usual in the company mostly of Timisa, Kumbura, Limpopo and of course Bubi and Lundi.
Kevin Mwanje, a long-standing member of the Jabulani elephant care team, gave Khanyisa her milk on this occasion. Kevin is a natural, and you could see he loved giving her every drop of milk as much as she enjoyed drinking it.
Soon Khanyisa headed back with Bubi to the orphanage for her next bottle of the day, watch for her sweet trunk movement as she realised they were nearly there :-)
www.herd.org.za

[@taleandclawrock2606]

The other elephants seem very aware of Khanyisa's physical and emotional post trauma effects....sometimes she interacts then freezes as if caught in a memory, they immediately stroke her wounded ear, get close, stroke her back, and the older one gives direct feed to her mouth like a kiss, they are giving her the deepest reassurance to heal. Tears come to my eyes often, seeing the depth of emotional intelligence these elephants express.

[@elizabethkorb7122]

Beautifully put. They give in abundance what is most needed to convey love and reassurance.

[@msmoon2492]

Exacto son maravillosos! ❤️🐘 El amor que le dan y el cuidado humano+elefante curarán todas sus heridas, miedos,etc. Que hermosa bebé elefante rosadita Khanyisa es tan preciosa 💪👏🐘

[@melodiefrances3898]

❤️❤️❤️

[@Bevie8770]

GOOD AFTERNOON! I never get tired of watching this particular video "An anxious start to orphan elephant Khanyisa's morning as she tries to open the gate all on her own" This shows me how intelligent these CREATURES ARE ON THIS EARTH. I love to see PRINCESS KHANYISA EARS FLAPPING AWAY HAS SHE RUN TOWARDS HER NEW FAMILY! LOVE IT!

[@susanmorris5520]

I just found this video of our sweet Khanysa and also Jabulani and Aldo Fishon and many of the other elephants too from the HERD Orpahnage and I just love how smart little Miss pinkie Khanysa is and that is very good for her because as she continues to get older she will be able to survive as an adult and do what an elephant is suppose to do too.❤️🥰🐘 I have to say that I loved watching her with her adopted mommy too and how they just ignored Adine for calling them bavk to the Orphange and I just had to giggle.😂😂❤️🐘🐘 Such smart elephants for sure. Even seeing Fishon and Jabulani too always makes me smile because I just love those two male Bulls because they both have such a heart of gold and especially Jabulani when it comes to Khanysa.❤️🐘🐘👍🏻 I’m glad I did come across this video because it was an awesome video to watch. God bless you Adine and the Carers too andnalso definitely the elephants of this Orphanage too. Hugs love and God’s blessings over the elephants and also Khanysa too. Thank you workers for caring and loving them too. Sue(Florida, USA)❤️🙏🏻🥰😊👼🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🌴👼🦋🌸🤟🏻😍😘❌⭕️❌⭕️

[@junecooper4688]

Absolutely adorable how khanyisa was excited to meet her family and couldn't wait to open the gate....it was such joy to see khanyisa excitement and her little legs running forward to be with the herd and yet she knows when the day is over and retreats back quietly..... khanyisa and the adult elephant's are facinating,I've learnt by watching video's how intelligent and caring elephant's are towards their young and I've noticed how all the elephant's walk with their caretaker's willingly on their walks to the bush and back,that's amazing,the trust the elephant's have is unbelievable

[@dianaromanos6396]

YourTube needs to add a big old "LOVE" button for these videos! We all LOVE LOVE LOVE Khanyisa!! Such a big girl!!

[@herdelephantorphanage]

Thank you, Diana!

[@carolynminter7839]

Yes I agree. I think she would be spoiled more rotten than she is. If any of us could be with her for a while!😍

[@e.conboy4286]

HERD Elephant Orphanage South Africa : I sincerely appreciate the wonderful work you are doing in giving these elephants refuge and space. You are as magnificent as these lovely creatures. God bless you

[@animalsareloveandhappiness4505]

I so agree.

[@animalsareloveandhappiness4505]

I have been looking for that LOVE button for quite awhile now.

[@katiolaniduran]

What a smart girl. She's probably thinking, hurry up folks, the sun is up, let's go...lol. Love this girl! 🐘🖤🐘🖤🐘

[@herdelephantorphanage]

let's get the day started!!!

[@christyturner8947]

She's so sweet and adorable!

[@user-vf6zg6tj6y]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@lass-inangeles7564]

My mother always said she would have liked an elephant companion. Too bad she did not live long enough to see this video. What a great job you are all doing there! Wonderful!!! Thank you for your hard work with these intelligent beings. They are magnificent.

[@michele21auntiem]

I think of my Mom watching these. I am sorry your Mom didnt get to either. One of the last films Mom watched was Out of Africa.

[@lilyd1010]

I'm so sorry for everyone who writes here, about missing Mom n not being able to share this with her. But from where our Moms are, they're really just so happy we get to see this. Peace n love to u all.

[@daisysmom5168]

I love how she is so impatient to join the family that has accepted her as their own❤️ elephants are my fav animal for all the reasons you can see. So so sweet.

[@LindaJohnson-rf7kz]

Timisa was adorable today 🥰 I wanted to reach into the video and help Khanyisa open that gate. You could see she was trying as hard as she could. So, so cute!!!

[@herdelephantorphanage]

🤗

[@carolynminter7839]

Yes she couldn't wait too get to her family!*

[@littleme3597]

@@carolynminter7839 She is so happy, after a horrible start. Just warms my heart to see her, this way.

[@bubbybearist]

All the caregivers to these elephants are so loving and kind. Khanyisa is a lucky girl.

[@xxmissyxx6604]

Khanyisa tried her hardest to get the gate open to see her Ellie family 🥰 Lundi & Bubi's relationship with Khanyisa is beautiful ❤🐘

[@KatherineUribe-1]

Khanyisa is so happy and excited to have a herd! It makes my heart full with joy! Elephants need the company of other elephants, and for a little baby like Khanyisa it's crucial. She must learn all her ellie skills from her herd. It's wonderful to see that they love her, too!💕

[@herdelephantorphanage]

Correct on all accounts!

[@martrex]

I am almost 70years old. I want to live long enough to see Khanyisa pass on her love, compassion and education she has received from the Herd to other orphan elephants that that are brought to the HERD.

[@extremelydeplorablebodean839]

You must feel so blessed to be in the company of such beautiful creatures,, to be part of helping them & living with them!

[@lizl6232]

So smart!!! She still loves her bottle of milk and her keeper💕

[@buddhababeoz]

Just started watching this amazing channel. I'm hooked...This little girl has high intelligence. Well, all elephants do, but this one is exceptional.

[@maureenwatson683]

Awwe she's beautiful, they all are you do fantastic work with these animals, how anyone could hurt them is beyond me

[@emilytruman5709]

I love these beautiful intelligent animals and they have amazing smiles. We need to do more to protect them. Covid19 has been a nightmare for all sanctuary’s so if anyone wants to donate please go to there website. We need to save them all and protect them. THANK YOU to everyone that works so hard to keep these beautiful animals safe and loving them, I wish I could do more to help.🐘🐘😇😇❤️❤️🙏🙏

[@adrestianyx7441]

ONE OF THE MOST BEAUTIFUL ELE'S I HAVE EVER SEEN

[@mollym2955]

So smart! Wonderful to see the baby Ellie want to go see momma! They all take the safety and security of the baby very seriously...wonderful to see the bonding of the extended family!

[@piasaynajakangas1524]

Baby Girl is so so clever!!! And Cute!!

[@jeffshort8989]

Just think the world of Adine and Khanyisa

[@shonagiffen4913]

So cute and adorable bless all the people who rescued her and care for her x

[@The-ii5mj]

She's a beautiful girl!!! It never gets boring to wstch these wonderfully awesome creatures! God was so right when He created the Elephant!!!💓💕

[@keylalizardi4068]

God bless this people for there big heart 💜

[@chamberpaint]

Persistent little girl! I adore this glimpse of such joy. 💗 They all love her...it’s amazing. She’s so tiny next to them....but they’re careful not to hurt her....teaching her everything...*sigh*💕 If I were young I’d come help you.

[@karenmcpeak1303]

Shes so sweet, just wants to go be with the big elephants. The herd have taken her to heart, too. Its just heart warming.

[@Locamabz]

Elephants are so intelligent. Even as an infant, Khanyisa knows how the gate it's opened. Just amazing

[@kimturner5826]

OOOOOOMYYYYYGODDDD HOW PRECIOUS AND SWEET WHAT A SMART LITTLE GIRL ABD SOOOO CUTE THIS HERD IS AWESOME I'M SO GLAD I FOUND YOU ADINE GOD BLESS YOU YOU ARE AWESOME!!🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘

[@emilytruman5709]

Thank you too all the amazing people who are helping these beautiful animals and protecting them, they really need our help.🙏🐘❤️

[@debrahouston2884]

Loved the 3 of the 4 major females (Lundi, Tokwe and Limpopo) lining up, hovering over Kanyisa...with Tokwe touching the baby and advancing a bit... I could really see Tokwe's majestic, maternal spirit in her actions toward Khanis, in her head mvmts, like an elder overseer, befitting her appointment in the herd. Beautiful, rich sequence...Bravo! TY!

[@Franklin5261]

Does the herd stay close by the orphanage? Or so they come there every morning and wait for the baby? How do they act when it’s time for her to come home everyday? I love watching her excitement to start her day with them!!! 🥰❤️🥰❤️

[@susannmesna1897]

She's so smart!

[@indriadrayton1132]

They're so quiet and nimble for giants!

[@marjoriehopkins1630]

Khanyisa is just so adorable! Boy did she want to open that gate!

[@carolynminter7839]

I love that baby girl as if I have known her in real life. She is so cute!

[@herdelephantorphanage]

She has the beautiful effect!

[@dongriffith3677]

Khanyisa is so lucky to have found a new family. I just so truly wish that Fenya also had the same outcome. I miss her.

[@vanessaalexis6505]

I love seeing Princess Khanyisa zooming to her family. What a lovely video, showing strength as one family surrounding the baby with safety & love❤❤❤

[@justseekingtruth3998]

I am sure somehow someone with the right skills can make a type of goggles for this baby to protect her eyes. Has anyone sought that out yet?

[@shanarablue339]

Just seeking Truth was thinking the same, I wondered how she coped, you know how the small security cameras has 360 dome shape, something like that obviously uv etc, securing would be probably the biggest issue, but then we have uv face masks for horses, so it's possible rather than goggles a type of hood with uv filter fabric could be an idea , just wonder if the other elephants would remove it ?

[@elizabethhoelscher4240]

I was thinking the same thing.

[@anitahopkinsla]

Just seeking Truth That’s interesting too because her hide/skin has less melatonin’s? So precious how the cows protect her all throw ought the day! Matriarchs gentle giants! ❤️ & they know where the rabbit holes go! 🐇👁👃👁🐇. She’s getting so strong.. easy girl🥰

[@elizabethhoelscher4240]

@@shanarablue339 Someone said that in a lot of the video that Adine was taking, that Khanyisa had her eyes closed. She is going to need protection with her eyes for the rest of her Life.

[@e.conboy4286]

Shanara Blue : Would some lens type implant similar to post cataract surgery be possible / helpful? There are so many needs to help this refuge? How can individuals help? Is there a donation address?

[@brendanorris9944]

I thought it was so cute when Lundi tucked a branch under her tusk for later❤️❤️

[@Win94ae]

Elephants are so special!

[@herdelephantorphanage]

Absolutely!

[@sameerkarkal4436]

So happy to see she is accompanied with big bulls.. Happy Family 💕

[@reddkl]

She's grown so big in the past couple of years. Such a beauty.

[@mandirakar765]

My little baby is growing up ! It's always a pleasure to watch her😍

[@herdelephantorphanage]

😊 thank you

[@ChristopherScottDixon]

TY for the upload, just joined as a subscriber here. As you know I follow you on Twitter. Bless Khanyisa she tried so hard to open the gate. Another wonderful clip. :-)

[@herdelephantorphanage]

Hello Chris! Welcome to our youtube page - thanks for subscribing :-)

[@ChristopherScottDixon]

@@herdelephantorphanage TY Glad to be here :-)

[@mimileggett7154]

I love the way you talk to Khanyisa and the other elephants! Nice video! Thank you HERD for rescuing and taking such good care of them!

[@lilyd1010]

Khanyisa went to that gate from the time she was "little", remember how she used to try n open it. :-) Now she is impatient to join her family. She knows she's an elephant n belongs w them. I just love it. I love seeing Tokwe too. Big Mama. TY as always, Dr. Adine

[@sherrybaker284]

I wonder when god put man in charge of all the animals of the earth could he have imagined these beautiful and gracious creatures?

[@indriadrayton1132]

God not only imagined elephants, He created them with all their strength, longevity and intelligence in mind

[@REDWASP777]

God is great!

[@marywhale8431]

Hi I’m from Canada 🇨🇦 and have been watching little khanyisha and am amazed at her strength. I wondered if she might have eye trouble like human albino sometimes have? I love the way the herd protect her so carefully

[@brendanorris9944]

She is such a happy baby trotting along with her trunk swinging happy 😊❤️ Khanyisa you are one lucky girl to have such amazing people caring for you also the wonderful Herd showing you everything you need to know

[@gloriamariasuarezpinto6803]

Uyyyy qué inteligente eres Pequeña 🐘 KHANYISA sales arriada a buscar a tu familia manada de elefantes,eres tan pequeñita que todos tienen cuidado para no tropezar o pisarte lindo atardecer y para la manada ADINE hace parte de la manada Saludo desde Colombia 🇨🇴 en Suramérica para ustedes allá en Surafrica Gracias ADINE y gracias a los dos Señores cuidadores que quieren mucho a Khanyisa 🐘 que toma agua del biberón

[@sandyjk]

I bet she's gonna get that gate open within a week! And wasn't Limpopo less than kind to Kumbura when she was adopted by the herd? Her mama needs to help her be a better big sister.

[@herdelephantorphanage]

Limpopo has her moments - she means well, but gets over excited and a little too rough in her play - but never harming. Just a bit over zealous!! :-) You obviously picked up on Adine's "chat" with Tokwe! :-)

[@sandyjk]

Well, she (Limpopo) IS the princess of the Jabulani herd, after all. And, yes, we did hear Adine's words with Tokwe (about Limpopo) and loved how Adine doesn't miss a thing! Still, we love them all!

[@carolynminter7839]

She is just like any big sister. Just a little jealous of all the attention the baby is getting. Oh I bet she wouldn't stand for anyone too hurt her baby sister though!

[@veronicaferraro5206]

Love this herd and all you guys for what you do for these majestic healthy happy elephant family....god bless

[@evonwilliams7502]

khanyisa is just so cute trying to get the gate open to run to her family and running with her little short legs and her ears up and her little tail way to cute and they were waiting on her she knows that she's well loved by them and her human family please send more 😍😎🤗

[@larrysong953]

Really made my day feeling so good. Cute and smart baby elephant 😀

[@stich7985]

I so enjoy watching these videos! It's breakfast & Khanyisa & her family every morning for me!

[@wellslj]

It's like they all want Adine to say Good Morning to each one personally.

[@lauraf361]

The caring the elephants give is just beautiful

[@jr7845]

Looking back at our Girl and the Family, such patience and love from Herd 💙, not ashamed to say very emotional, much love 💙💚

[@sheilagadde5975]

Timsa is so pretty and developing good Confirmation. Praise to each of you on the Team who provide loving healthy program.

[@suemaddox1730]

😂😂😂🥰 She is like my dog at the back door in AM kicking the back door to get out!

[@michaelenebindoo1464]

She is truly amazing. Majestic baby elephant. 👍😍

[@mariaortegaelejalde3689]

Me conmueve la solidaridad, el amor por La bebé de sus congéneres,esa madre adoptiva es lo más hermosa del mundo generosa mueve su pata delantera para qué le quede más cómodo mamar. Me encanta la ternura con qué ustedes le hablan . Precioso video. Gracias por cuidarlos y alegrarnos. ☀️🗽☮️♥️♥️♥️🐘♥️♥️♥️😊

[@angelaholsapple8830]

What does their skin feel like, it always looks so dry

[@lindawilliams2211]

Lol. She is ready to go....so precious. Thank you. This makes my day. She has gotten taller looking back. I have Been watching for a few months now. I Have to get my herd fix everyday. I bought a tshirt, they run small or I have gained weight sitting in the house. I will just give it as a gift and buy more. I will try to set up monthly money to you to help out. Much love to all. Be safe.

[@lindawilliams2211]

Adine , if you can get someone to write a Little book about your place and make coloring books you could make some money . Everybody who finds you gets addicted, and all their kids and family Would love that and spread the word. With good presents and family viewing. Just a thought. Wow, that could really Spread in the US. Cost a little to get it started, a printer, but then just add To it and keep printing and selling. Cheaper than tshirts but sell more. I Know UTube takes their share, but you could have a direct number from your Email and bypass costs. Hope that helps . Some good hearted artist might Give their time to help free. It is endless. Calendars too. You are taking videos With really good shots and interduce the Herd. Lol. I know you are awful busy but that would add up. I hope so. I so love all your big babies. You may already have something like this with your safari's but that is a good take home gift to buy too.

[@herdelephantorphanage]

Thank you so much for your extremely kind support, Linda. It means the world! 💚

[@dawnruhl8405]

She's quite the little personality, isn't she? I am amazed by her recovery and how she us thriving under y'all's care. Her new family makes my heart sing. When I see how they obviously adore her, as I have come to do myself.

[@gabe-po9yi]

Love seeing the two little ones playing together. So glad they have each other.

[@cindyaraya7317]

Such a precious and smart girl! 🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@Clodi19]

I think Khanyisa needs skin contact !! she remember her mother !!!- and you Adine and his keepers give her so many cuddkrex big hugs !!dongs !!! she is used ! to be be receive humans caresses 🐘💕🐘🥰🤗🇫🇷

[@wellslj]

It's so great that this herd recognizes and accepts these orphans!

[@leelupande4192]

🤗♥️🌾🐘 Mrng walk with beautiful family🌳🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🌳🙏 thanks for caring

[@sarahstrong7174]

Ah that was why she wanted to get through the gate quickly. Khanyisa wants to be first in line! She wants to walk at the front!

[@sarahstrong7174]

Khanyisa did not want the other elephants to go without her.

[@aimeefriedman822]

Look at Timisa showing her what big Ellie's do... You have to forage and dig, use your feet, muscles and tusks and unfortunately, we can't play 24/7. Most of all, we have to stay together!

[@suziematthews8940]

Awwww.Baby has grown so much🦣.hard to believe she was so small🐘.adorable🐘❤🐘❤🐘🙏🙏🐘

[@tamidecker4997]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@herdelephantorphanage]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@user-rp3te6zz4n]

Nice people in Afrika , I am from roots of East Afrika . And my instincts are strong . And I just won't to help to give you a story of my feelings about elephants . I am a adopted one who lives out of Afrika . But my feelings are strong to help . 😢

[@sabithas1324]

What marvellous creatures. Love them

[@sheilagadde5975]

Thank you Kevin for being g such a wise and Patient Care taker.

[@jfk64kennedy95]

heaven, this ranks on my bucket list with kayaking with Orcas, walking with Elephants....

[@siam5579]

Omg I love ❤️ elephants so much, what magnificent creatures

[@shonagiffen4913]

Thank god for good kind people x

[@Liz_678]

She has quite the personality 🥰. The love here is outstanding ❤️

[@6Fiona6_P_6]

She's so adorably cute. It's gotta be absolutely amazingly mind blowing experience helping these magnificent and beautiful Pachyderm Souls....... Will any of these Elephants eventually go back to live in the wild? Or is it a situation that it's not possible to do so for various reasons?...... 💕🐘🐾

[@kimberpas2907]

They are such magnificent, magical creatures; I feel like I’m watching a prehistoric video.

[@patriciainfante1630]

Well put!

[@alicewatsonstewarthelen2091]

I enjoy watching them interact with one another...very caring and watchful of the little ones.

[@aimeefriedman822]

I watch this over and over, routing for her to learn the trick, as if I'm watching a different video each time.

[@dedwin8930]

Very determined to open that gate!!! Fast learner...

[@indriadrayton1132]

And good, quality men making sure she's fed... cool....

[@bubbybearist]

God bless all of you!!!

[@lindaj5492]

Kanyisa taking her bottle: ...... and breathe.... MORE PLEASE ...... must breathe ..... MORE PLEASE ..... 🥰

[@cheryldodd-marko9787]

She is such a darling...love her 🕊🇺🇲💕

[@JimmyRJump]

Where elephants dare to go, that's where our future lies.

[@PaulRobert474]

Sounds like someone's excited 0:43 !

[@herdelephantorphanage]

😍😍

[@boom7star731]

Succulent bark and twigs extremely satisfying. 🐘

[@annwilliams1073]

When is she going to b weighed

[@herdelephantorphanage]

She was weighed on monday- and excelent gain - we will post about it soon

[@macdale4741]

Looks happy and not a care in the world

[@herdelephantorphanage]

They way they should be! :-)

[@schmim1]

Khanyisa is having too much fun to go back to the orphanage. 🤗😊

[@lindaclark1406]

I’m addictive to these videos and not getting anything else done.

[@shawnaweesner3759]

Baby Elephant proof gates-clever!

[@cynthiamasse9596]

She is very confident with her family...

[@annwilliams1073]

How long is herd interaction each day

[@herdelephantorphanage]

Hi Ann! About 4 hours at moment :-)