And We're Off! Welcome to Your Front Row Seat of the HERD Elephant Olympics 2021(2020)!

[@MsLilac88]

Little Khanyisa definitely brightens up my days, she’s an adorable, sweet, beautiful & intelligent little girl. 😊

[@herdelephantorphanage]

We couldn't agree more! 💚

[@MsLilac88]

@@herdelephantorphanage How are you guys doing? 😊

[@maryberkey3760]

Pink,Precious Pachyderm PRINCESS💗👑🐘🤗🥰🙏

[@Contessa6363]

The Elephant Olympics were a Great Success!!❤❤🐘🐘❤❤

[@maryberkey3760]

REPEAT PLEASE🏆🥇❤️💙🐘🥰

[@lindafromcalifornia1155]

Awesome events Here's their medals 🥇🥇🥇🐘🐘🐘

[@donnadickey276]

And the Gold medal goes to Adine, carers and HERD for their awesome cleverness!🥇🏆🐘💖

[@herdelephantorphanage]

Thank you, Donna!!

[@10cabe]

Added congratulation for your marvelous sense of humor and your devoted commitment to a herd of elephants we have all grown to love and cherish as you do. Fond thanks from Houston, Texas!

[@parawomenradio]

I was thinking JUST this!

[@maryberkey3760]

Here, here💚💚💚💚😂🤣😅🏆

[@suprenadickson4210]

I love the Ellie Olympics! Where every tusk and trunk give it their all!😁🥇🥈🥉🐘❤️🐘❤️🐘❤️🐘❤️

[@CristinaF210]

aaaahhhhh listen our little khanyisa is absolutely IRRESISTIBLE she makes everyone absolutely love her and adore her, from humans to her HERD shes blessed, this sweet baby is blessed and an angel Tokwe is a Queen so beautiful Fishan is just the sweetest bull thank you ro ALL the carers who work at HERD, it is God's work what you are doing

[@vickibowen5617]

I Loved this HERD "Olympics"! 🐘💚🐘💚🐘💚🐘💚🐘💚🐘

[@herdelephantorphanage]

Yay! We love it too! 💚🐘🥰

[@inukshuksixtyfour1164]

What an amazing display of Elephant-astic courage, skill, comradery, play and fun!!!! Thank you so much for the needed giggles and heart-smile! Everyone gets a '10'!!!

[@aniwhitgift637]

So very clever, extremely entertaining. The Elephants of course win gold, South Africa is on top form, taking the leader board by storm, with an unrivalled performance from TEAM HERD. Thank you so much.

[@MyMountainSpirit]

G MORNING..THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THE SMILES YOU JUST GAVE US..WONDERFULL..YOU ARE SHOWING PEOPLES JUST HOW MUCH SPIRIT THEY HAVE,,I WATCH ALL THE TIME~MANY BLESSINGS TO EVERYONE WHO HELPS AND LUVS THESE BEAUTIFULL ELEPHANTS AND EACH OTHER~PS,,WE ALL NEED THIS~

[@herdelephantorphanage]

So glad you enjoyed it! 💚

[@Puzzledrev]

What fun! Little Khanyisa can really move,

[@maryberkey3760]

Run sunshine run❣️🌞🐘❤️🙏

[@jankent5677]

Fishan receives a 10 for his flawless floor routine.

[@ronsmith5572]

That was good , and congrats to all The Herd Elephant Olympic Winners !

[@denisewalberg5803]

Spectacular event! In my eyes, they’re all winners! Go team elephants!

[@judykinsman3258]

That was spectacular!!!!! Brought tears of joy that you share these elephants with us. Thank you sooooo much.

[@kemneou6041]

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[@dorothywestcott2408]

What a wonderful way to wake up this morning. I give all the participants a gold medal. I would rather watch this Olympics and the human ones. Great job to all involved. 👏👏👏❤🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘❤

[@mary-anneswanson8445]

And the team gold goes to our awesome HERD JABULONI !!! They give a great athletic performance in the " You all just made my day!! " event !!! Thank you for the best Olympics ever :)

[@sherylbenkosky5358]

This is most definitely the very best "Olympics". Superior to humans in every event. 😊💕

[@janettheado8153]

Fishing stole my ❤ in the gymnastics floor event!! Perfect 10

[@TheGoodHeart1000]

Khanyisa is soooooooo cute when she runs. Jabulani is just magnificent! The whole herd-no words can express how much your channel has taught me 💕🙏

[@animalsareloveandhappiness4505]

Ditto for your comment. As I watch this special event I am almost crying and very thankful to being a part of these 'awesome beings' lives. They are more than just magnificent. I love the elephants and carers more than I realized tonite. THANK YOU ALL. 💖🙏🏻🙏🏼🙏🏽🙏🏾🐘🐘🐘🐘🐋🤙🏻🐑🐑🐑🐕🐕🐶🐶💖💖💖😇😇😇. Adine thank you for choosing this life time to devoting it to the 'elephants'!❣❣👏🏻👏🏻🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐑🐑🐕🐕🐶🐶🙏🏻🙏🏼🙏🏽🙏🏾😇😇

[@animalsareloveandhappiness4505]

Agree so much.

[@gojiberry7201]

Me too :)

[@zildadefatimapereiralima1800]

Eles são uns docinhos 😁 🐘 que lindeza da mamãe 😁🐘💚💛

[@zildadefatimapereiralima1800]

😁😁🐘

[@regulamariakoerner-feierab2594]

What a funny idea! So much more enjoyable to watch this than a sports event where a lot of money is involved and therefore often the fun and joy of participating got lost! You guys all rock!!!👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@FarReacher41]

Not that HERD isn’t a very expensive operation!

[@debbiecable6968]

Oh my gosh, how fun was this?!! 10"s all around for everyone.

[@dianeoxendine7619]

And petite Kensani so cute. Khanyisa and lame, I’m tired gonna nap. This was a wonderful as usual display of humor, art, love and ELEPHANTS. YEAH!

[@herdelephantorphanage]

Thank you so much!

[@xxmissyxx6604]

I think the HERD Elephant Olympic team & the Human team all deserve Gold medals 🏅Thank you for sharing this humorous & very well organised video with us ❤🐘

[@nancyellen8496]

Omgoodness, Khanyisa will be an adult leader to recon with someday. lol She is determined n headstrong. Love her so much!

[@yvonnevorderman5764]

This is how all elephants in the whole world should live. Respect and dignity to those beautiful precious majestic giants!

[@maranndel3763]

JUST LOVE TO SEE THE HAPPY HANDLERS......

[@rosebud3841]

Blessings to all of you thank you for taking care of the elephants many blessings to you all. Peace,love and kindness.

[@winifredwalker6467]

Thank you. It is wonderful seeing the elephants happy and healthy. Thank you for all you do. Including all the work involved in filming, preparing and posting these videos. That is a lot of work and I appreciate it. Thank you!

[@herdelephantorphanage]

Thank you so much, Winifred!

[@sharonrogowski2120]

It feels good to laugh…just laugh with delight 💞

[@wykeishacraft6820]

Khanyisa you and your herd keeps smiles on my face. Congraulation to you all that is really great the elephant doing olympics. Excellent , i pray everything and everyone be alright. Have A Bless And Happy Weekend .😄😄

[@somerandommom5030]

Cute! I can just imagine the theme song from Rocky playing while Khanyisa runs.

[@AniFam]

It’s pleasant to see the elephants’ athletic talents~ Khanyisa’s sprint is sooo impressive~💞 Thank you for sharing this video!🤗

[@jeanwalker8276]

What a wonderful way to start my day! Thank you all, I thoroughly enjoyed watching my favourite animals having a great time. 👍🐘 There is no better medicine than this. God bless you all. 🙏💕💕😍😍🐘🐘🐘🇬🇧

[@Beruthiel45]

We are the champions, we are the champions! 😁🐘🐘🐘👍👍👍🌞🏅🏆

[@kennethmarks1625]

Claudette: What joy your creativity with our beloved herd brings to all of us with your antics of Olympics games to show off the talent of our elephant friends and their friends who all participated with such zest and joy! Thanks for our front row seats where we could see all the action! Love to all participants!

[@Sunrise635]

And HERD takes home the well deserved Gold!!!

[@alison__16]

I always enjoy reading the description box, but this one was the best so far 😂😁🐘

[@rockyallison6809]

The javelin throw made me laugh out loud!

[@ShedaKhan-m8x]

Little Khanyisa running so fast! She always puts her all into everything she does!

[@herdelephantorphanage]

Thanks for the support ❤️

[@wykeishacraft6820]

Mud Bath 🐘🐘, great job elephant have enough fun for me! Trunk Fight looks fun this will give them more energy too , now wrestling in water looks a lot of fun🐘! 😄😄 awe look at Lammie so sweet. Thanks to you all for this great and funny video. Stay Safe

[@annareed9355]

Loved , Loved , Loved. Thank you team.

[@dianekachovich7610]

Your staff are my hero's. Absolutely love them all. What amazing people like yourself. True humanitarians. 🤗

[@debstokes7439]

I love that so much!! Pure joy of living and no politics. 💕💕😊

[@pamspencer5377]

Hi to all the caregivers. Thank you

[@herdelephantorphanage]

Thank you Pam! 🥰

[@ceciliachmielecki5122]

🌞 GOOD AFTERNOON AND CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL THE "WINNERS"!!!!...🥇🥈🥉 YOU ALL WERE AN INSPIRATION TO WATCH!!!!.....LOVED THE "SNORKLING" COMPETITION!!!!.....I THINK 🌞 "SUNSHINE" 🌞 WON THE "GOLD"!!!!!🥇.....BEAUTIFUL SPORTSMANSHIP!!!!......💕💕💕😎🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🇺🇸

[@FarReacher41]

And a gold for Lammie in head butting!! Yea Lammie!❤😂

[@shirleyleichliter4487]

All winners great video

[@shannondelong3248]

Delightfully entertaining ❣️❣️❣️ My smile is huge. One of the best Olympics I have seen. You referee's and judges are doing a great job, helping 'herd the herd.". Thanks for a great elephant 🐘, lammie, and canine experience ❣️❣️

[@susanvaughan4210]

This has me smiling from ear to ear. Thank you!

[@chantalbaas8328]

Thank you so much for caring for the beautiful sweethearts GOD bless you people and the beautiful angels

[@herdelephantorphanage]

You are so kind, thank you! 💚🥰

[@erinh.1577]

Omg! This is so awesome to watch!! You sure can capture there personalities! Just love it!!💕🌷🌷🐘🐘

[@jazbarry13]

Super cute idea!!! Loved all the ellies as well as the events!!!

[@vc4569]

Wow, that was fantastic to watch! I'm still smiling. Well done to all the athletes and HERD for the many years of preparation and to the Gold and Silver medals won!

[@gretamauze4486]

watching this herd is like my bedtime story so relaxing and peaceful and educational it sooths me to sleep every night thank you fore your peacefulness ellies

[@survivor2117]

Love to come back and watch again

[@Aurinkohirvi]

If king of the hill was an Olympic event, then Lammie would be the champion. She knew exactly how to play it, and Khanyisa didn't have a chance.

[@celindacochran6977]

I LOVE THIS!! It's so cute and creative! Definitely wins a gold metal! Good jobs everyone! 🏅🥇🥈🥉♥️♥️🐘🐘

[@susanurban5920]

Beautiful elephants.

[@lincolnsmom5074]

This is one of the cutest videos ever.

[@themessenger4208]

EXCELLENT! EXCELLENT! EXCELLENT! Most creative use of visual and words. May G-D bless you Adine, Caretakers and all of the staff involved in the keeping and maintaining of these wonderful and glorious creature. May G-D bless all of His creatures both great and small who's lives this foundation touches everyday...and those who are not so fortunate.

[@Latoya-]

Oh i just loved this!! I'm still giggling lol.. i loved it! ❤️❤️

[@isawa6649]

Brilliant! Congrats to all athletes and coaches!

[@annavolpe8510]

Well done to the athletic's Herd and coaches too🌿 all winners🌿Thanks💕

[@csnyder820]

You're so fortunate to be surrounded by beautiful elephants in a beautiful setting. I have to say something about the people who take such good care of the herd. They are always smiling! They have amazing hearts!

[@ellierose6]

Fun! I like the end with the team and blanket flags.

[@jeanrenn5269]

Absolutely made my day!! I was not feeling the best tonight but seeing the elephants and the exquisite video made today’s suffering worth it all Thank you to all of the HERD team!! Love from the USA!!

[@herdelephantorphanage]

Hope you are feeling better today and glad our video could help Jean.💚🐘😌

[@candidaprout560]

And beautiful dogs

[@marie-clauderecchia4531]

These videos are an example for everybody because it enhances the Team Work We are introduced to all members of the Team, the Elephants included It is so rewarding to see the progress of little Khanyisa within the Herd she is so cute when she runs and have this swim with sister Timisa It's also great trying to recognize the Elephants individually I love it ! 😍❤

[@toddmccowen8206]

again thanks to the guys and girls that take care of these babies .

[@claraedouwesdekker6389]

Love it! Such fun, making it so topical! I hope you have enough gold medals! All the ellies, sheep, and humans will win one! I have just decided. You are a remarkable, unbelievable institution! Be abundantly blessed. 🥇🏆🥇🎷

[@shannondominguez9725]

Oh goodness team thank you for giving me a laugh with this description and the never ending humor from all of you both 2 legged and 4 legged always make my days(in this case late evening brighter)😂The herd did fantastic each of them are ALL Gold medalists in my eyes simply for being themselves of course my little Warrior Princess Xena never fails to be a champion for me with her strength of heart her ability to preserve through the toughest of battles and her overwhelming adorableness. Let’s also not forget the one in a million human herd who have rightly earned their medals and SO much more for the tireless dedication they strive to give their dear ellie family 24/7 365 WITHOUT FAIL 2 me nobody deserves them more than this special group you are the true embodiment of commitment compassion and love THANK YOU for everything you do hugs to you all.🐘☀️❤️❤️

[@francinescott7405]

Outstanding calibre of athletes representing HERD & South Africa for the Games. Flag bearing honours at closing ceremonies should go to Fishan. A sublime performance!! Kudos to all who participated.

[@BBAngel7kids]

They are all winners in my book! 🐘🏅❤️

[@lunalupus63]

Best Olympics ever! 👏🐘👏 Baby Khanyisa certainly excelled considering it was her first time, especially in the 100 sprint 😍 I had to applaud Fishan, such graceful form 😊 Brilliant idea, had so much fun watching this. And the photos at the end of the team - 👏🙏💖 Aw, Nandi is so, so CUTE!!! 😍

[@ioanwarren9835]

Good Morning Beautiful Blue Eyes, 🦏🦏🌞🌞💖💖 How cute you are. You are the Mascot of the Olympic Games! Bravo KHanyisa! WoW: Joshua teaches you with all his love. You were so small. Thank you Joshua! Thank you, Joshua! 🙏🙏🌈🌈 So wonderful to see the whole team of athletes and coaches representing South Africa! What a Wonderful Idea this video is to have joy and love! The entrance of the athletes, the opening parade. So cute! 👍👍👍 I love this parade... it makes me very happy. 😍😍🚀🚀💖💖 Thank you Adine and all the Team with you. 💖💖💖 Thank you also Khensani with Khanyisa. 🌈🌈🙏🙏What a great show! Beautiful Blue Eyes, Khensani understands you very well. What a love for you. 🦏🦏 Little Sunshine, you are adorable: what a joy I confess. Seeing you run the 100m sprint is very touching ... and Lammy 🐑🐑was close to you ... Thank you for these beautiful moments. How fast you are Blue Eyes! You are so fast Blue Eyes! You are really a champion Khanyisa 🦏🦏🌞🌞… since you were born, you have always shown it. And now Pisa wins the gold medal in diving. 🌈🌈 And Somopane ... what a strength. Also a champion in his category. And Tokwe, silver medal. Congratulations! 👍👍 And Fishan in gymnastics: Wow! What a stretch Fishan ... Impressive! What an athlete! 🌹🌹 And here is the athlete of the Light again: Khanyisa in javelin! Wow ... all in all, you are a Pentatlon athlete. 💕💕🌈🌈 What a joy! And here is Limpopo ,Mambo and Klaserie ... in combat athletes . 🌠🌠🌹🌹 Wrestling in the water... and the exceptional team in synchronized diving in the sand. And on Lundi, the fishing expert. Bravo Lundi! Your trunk is impressive Lundi!💖💖🌹🌹 You love digging holes in the sand and finding water! Well done! 👌👌👌 And the 50m snorkel : adorable! Great! You are all champions and we wonder who will finish first at the finish line between Sebakwe, Timisa, Khanyisa, Limpopo and Pisa? An impressive team! 🦏🦏🦏🦏😘😘👍👍🧚‍♀️🧚‍♀️🧚‍♀️🌠🌠 But that's Adine I just saw in the dung rubgy final? Bravo Adine! You are a gold medalist! And the martial arts with Lammie 🐑🐑🐑🌹🌹who is in great shape! And Khanysia surprised by your form. Bravo Lammie: what an athlete! And Khanyisa who gives you sweet friendly hugs! 💕💕💕🌹🌹🌹 She wants to make sure you're ok Lammie! Wow, what a great team The Elephants Olympics is! Thank you for these delicious and joyful moments. Thank you to all this beautiful team of Herd 🧚‍♀️🧚‍♀️🧚‍♀️🧚‍♀️🧚‍♀️🌠🌠💖💖💖 ... Thank you Adine too ... What a wonderful idea! What beautiful smiles you all have ... and all those beautiful covers! 😍😍😍👨‍👩‍👦‍👦👨‍👩‍👦‍👦👨‍👩‍👦‍👦💕💕💕 And the finale: Nandi, still a baby at the time, 🐆🐆🐻🐻💖💖getting ready for the 2024 Olympics ... Wow! Nandi ... you are already a champion because you are part of a team of champions! Bravo Nandi! 🌠🌠🌠 Once again, what a wonderful idea!🌹🌹🌹🙏🙏🙏 What an imagination filled with love! Thank you with all your heart! 💖💖🌠🌠🌹🌹 Joy, Peace and Harmony in your heart so good! 💖💖💖👼👼👼🧚‍♀️🧚‍♀️🧚‍♀️🌈🌈🌈🌹🌹🌹

[@herdelephantorphanage]

What a wonderful break down of the events! Thank you so much! 💚

[@michellegrovak]

What a wonderful video. You are bringing joy to all who watch!

[@peggysmith5202]

CUTE!! Much more enjoyable than the HUMAN Olympics!!

[@karinwarwickthompson1082]

Oh what joy 🤩 Gold stars ⭐️ to you all,

[@loissansevere3686]

Congratulations team Herd they have broken all records and took the gold ♡♡fantastic show of strength cunning and cuteness ♡♡

[@muber9788]

What a fun and clever video! Gold medals (and butternuts) all around!

[@LotsofLisa]

0:48 Khanyisa is demonstrating me trying to get through adulthood. I guess she’s officially my spirit animal now. Precious girl. ❤️ Beautiful, healthy herd. Wonderful careers and staff.

[@herdelephantorphanage]

😂😂 thank you for watching!!

[@katieciccoianni4415]

That was such an AMAZING/FUN video!!!! Thank you Adine and all the Carers and most especially the beautiful elephants of the Herd!

[@shirleymorris9194]

Fishan achieves the Cobra Yoga Pose! Amazing! What great fun. You guys are amazing!

[@galepatrick1702]

Frisky interaction between Lammie and Khanyisa today - made me laugh - the HERD engaged and so happy in their activities - they are all hands down the winners for entertainment-

[@rhondagroulx8544]

This is AWESOME!!! Thank you❤️❤️

[@herdelephantorphanage]

Pleasure Rhonda! 💚😊🐘

[@elephantwanderer6576]

Brilliant video, so funny and very enjoyable💕🐘👃🐑

[@herdelephantorphanage]

Thank you so much! 🥰

[@MarieTahergorabi]

Your elephant videos jumpstart my mornings in a wonderful uplifting way.

[@herdelephantorphanage]

We love to hear that! 💚

[@pamspencer5377]

Wish all animals were so blessed as these ones are. So nice to see them cared about.They get the chance to experience the wilderness but are safe.

[@jlda9474]

Oh, every Ellie gets a gold!! Such fun,thank you Adine, and all the guys! Go HERD!!

[@wykeishacraft6820]

Good Morning you all and great to see you again🐘🐘

[@jillezzell6931]

Adine, you all have one of the best jobs in the world! 🐘🏅❤

[@chichitex1252]

This is absolutely delightful!

[@dh1329]

This is delightfully clever! I love the description of each event in t(e description box!

[@lindsayheiden5911]

Best seat in the house! All the athletes are in great shape and ready for a friendly competition! Remember, no short cuts! Khanyisa is ready and excited 😆. I will tune in later….who is going to light the flame? Lol 😂. Great video everyone, thank you for a wonderful way to kick off the Olympic Games 👏👏👏🥰🥰🥰💜💜

[@melodiefrances3898]

That was great!!!

[@kelleywickenhagen2944]

✌💞🤗 GREAT OLYMPICS . Wish I was there in person . All the athlete's should be PROUD of THEMSELVES. All deserve medals,, As far as the COACHES ,,,,,,,, They DESERVE Gold Medals for showing there LOVE towards the Athlete's. ........ Gotta LUV those elephants ..

[@bettesmith1117]

Bravo!!!!

[@halimahhaqq1332]

This is the first Olympic I’ve ever enjoyed. Love all the events. This is so wonderful pulling videos from different times/stages of our baby. I always enjoyed her running with her ears out and

[@halimahhaqq1332]

Her ears and tail out. Her little legs running so fast. Those are the good old days. Khanyisa and the rakes (red and blue) and the red tractor.

[@kayrichmond4350]

That was fun! Thanks for sharing your Olympians' many talents!