Some of Khanyisa’s Last Few Orphanage Moments - Before She Joins Her Elephant Herd at Night 🌙🐘

[@Janeintheok]

She wouldn't have made it this far without HERD. God bless you all

[@paxtoninthehouse]

Awww, Nungu and Lammie will miss Khanyisa sleeping with them in the nursery. 🐘🐑

[@GuantanamoBayBarbie2]

If she got much bigger she wouldn't fit through that door! How much she's grown. ❤🐘❤

[@imadrifter]

Awww beautiful young Albino Elle! Khanyisa is so brave! Huge thanks to all the 'human herd' that work/volunteer @ HERD w/ all the animals at the orphanage 😊 We love you all ❤👍🏻

[@sarahmott8876]

You have all done such a wonderful job raising this little darling. Thank you 🐘😊🇦🇺

[@Yves.saintyvette]

Baby is healthy, strong and intelligent 🎉❤ Great work Khanyisa! Lammie the legend forever ❤

[@michelleforrester7476]

I’ve watched Khanyisa’s journey right from the start Adine and the carers , vets all involved what an amazing journey it’s been with Little Miss Braveheart , look forward to her next step with her forever family,the Herd 🎉

[@alison__16]

Oh baby girl, I'm so proud of you. I know you're only moving nextdoor to the 'big house' but it's a huge step in the life of such a brave little elephant 🐘. Enjoy your last sleeps in the nursery. And enjoy your last few nights of peace Jabulani Herd, Khanyisa is coming!!! 😁🐘

[@loisblais3431]

Well I just didn’t know how to feel. Learning that Khanyisa was having her last day in the orphanage gave me feelings of sadness. She has grown up so fast right in front of us and like a child we’ve watched, worried, laughed and celebrated her life video by video. Then, I am excited for her new grown up experience of being fully integrated into the herd. She’s certainly earned this rite of passage. She’s such a clever girl isn’t she. I am so grateful to Adine and all the dedicated carers that made her whole life healthy happy and strong. What’s going to be new in her future? Let’s just keep watching and enjoying the life of our little sunshine girl.

[@bettyderoo5984]

So well said i feel the same.

[@michelleforrester7476]

Feeling the same way , Khanyisa’s next chapter in her life .. proud Auntie in the Human Herd ❤

[@hippijade]

My heart skipped a beat when I saw the title of this video. I knew it was coming, but just wasn't prepared, I guess. Will we still be getting to see her in the homestead and out in the bush with her family?

[@dorothyrobdau7365]

Adine don't be sad you have done a wonderful job with little Miss Sunshine. And it is time for her to start her next journey, all made possible because of the loving carers there and yourself. I feel proud for you all!

[@marinemom351]

Ahhhh, this makes me sad. To me she’s still that little baby that needs to snuggle with Lammie and Ngu. Then I see her next to Herman and I see she really is growing up. I always tell my grandkids “stop growing so fast.” I would say the same to our sweet baby girl. Just stay a baby a little bit longer 😉🐘

[@patricialease3654]

Can't help but feel sad even knowing it's the best for her. She'll always be sweet baby Khanysa in my mind. Love that big little girl!

[@thebusybee7080]

Thank you all for the wonderful journey you included us on by filming all the videos. You have done an amazing job raising this poor baby. Looking forward to the next chapter in your lives.

[@victorhayes9975]

YES!

[@lupitamihita1261]

I don’t know if I should feel happy or sad by this big change. They grow up so fast.

[@femvetusa5263]

I know it’s a beautiful thing that she is joining the herd for good, but I will miss these special mornings.

[@SkeensSeattleUSA]

Look at our little ballerina posing on the wooden stump. Khanyisa came into my life in 2020 upon her rescue. Then the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic locked me down. Every video Adine made of baby Khanyisa filled my day. Khanyisa’s survival videos helped give me something to focus on. Khanyisa’s extreme injuries and treatments were difficult to watch. Knowing the pandemic made resources hard for HERD - lit a match beneath me. I began to spread the word and raise awareness, and money. Thank you Adine, Carers and HERD staff. I’m excited to Watch Khanyisa move to the barn with her elli family.

[@herdelephantorphanage]

Thank you so much! You are a light in this world and we appreciate your generosity 🌟💖

[@candidaprout560]

Thanks for your help and support for all these precious lives. Hi khanisa ❤️ hi lammie ❤️ hi numgu ❤️ hi all of you 🍀. I understand why she changes residence but I am not sure that she will be happy with the changes. I hope that lammie and numgu Go on sleeping confortable. I love you all ❤️

[@Go-tee71]

😊😭 Happy, sad! Baby is flying the nest. It's quite emotional but a beautiful thing at the same time. Having overcome a traumatic start in life, this is the start of a new & exciting chapter two for Khanyisa! You can all feel proud for saving this little girl's life & enriching it in ways that will help her be triumphant for years to come. I hope she gets to see Lammie & Nungu from time to time🙏❤️🐘🐑

[@alison__16]

They'll be just the other side of the fence, I'll bet she comes over to say hello often

[@JamieM470]

I'm happy that Lammie has Nungu now, so she won't be alone.

[@anitasyvalahti1730]

Same, like an empty ness.

[@sarahstrong7174]

Do not worry Khanyisa's only going next door & will be seeing all her usual friends, including Lammie & Adine.

[@sarahstrong7174]

But with time another little elephant will come needing the nursery space.

[@jeannejones5238]

OMG Adine!! Thank You so so very much for the lettering at the bottom of the video! I am now able to see your words! You just don't know how much this means to me! I am in tears right now. Adine you are such a special person along with all of the carers and all your supporters. If not for all of you where would these beautiful elephants be. And Sunshine has grown up with the herd that love her unconditionally. Again Adine thank you so very much for the changing of the words at the bottom of the video! Luvs and Hugs from Raeford, North Carolina in the USA.

[@ulla1623]

She's the most successful saved elephant I have seen on any 🐘 videos so far. 😊

[@lisamartin3734]

She has got so big and strong. Love Khanyisa and HERD . All of you are awesome !!!

[@carolinamoreno7372]

As I read this tears were flooding my eyes, tears of sadness and also of gladness. She's grown up so fast before our eyes as we followed every step of her journey. Her nursery was her castle. Nungu and Lammie faithfully by her side. And you, Adine and Carers have given her the best 3 years as a baby. Surely the HERD will be overjoyed to have Meisiekind with them and sleeping with them at night. I hope that Lundi, Tokwe Timisa Kumbura and Bubi will be close by. And as you said, you will be with her during this transition. Our sweet little baby Khanyisa, our adorable Meisiekind is going to now be with her family. God watch over her, the HERD, Adine and Carers. We will be watching every moment of this move to the homestead and for her future development!

[@pattimiller9157]

Precious girl 💗🙏 ...tears of joy and sadness ...and she's only going to be 100 feet away ..I'm silly 😭💗💗💗🙏🤗

[@patio.6763]

I cry like a mother who sees her little girl go from kindergarten to school. It was cared for as the greatest treasure of humanity. Thanks forever to Stabros, Herman, and the wonderful woman Adine. All my love forever. From Chile my admiration and affection to HERD

[@claraedouwesdekker6389]

Awwwww - I wonder how she’s going to adapt! She’ll miss her sheep! They were her sleeping partners for so long! Bless you all for this incredible work of love that you do for these magnificent beings. 🙏🏻❤️

[@Beruthiel45]

Oh my! I'm a little shocked, I didn't realise it was happening so soon. But it's also a huge step forward in her progress due to the immaculate care and love she has been showered with by her carers and all at Herd, her human and Ellie families. And of course Adine. Seeing her by the door I realise how she's grown and flourished, it's just wonderful to see. I'm longing to see how her mothers and sisters react to her presence at night, I imagine some excitement will be in the air at the homestead. Big girls don't cry, I tell myself, but oh, we do. Xxx 💖🐘💖

[@anitasyvalahti1730]

Don´t worry. We cry ❤.

[@catherine59226]

I’m sad for us; but very happy for our beautiful girl! She’s happy and healthy thanks to her loving carers.

[@debbiebrunner6647]

I’m happy and sad at the same time!!! I’ve been following her from the beginning and she has always been a bright light to my every day 💖💖💖💖 Thank you for sharing her Journey with all of us💖 it’s like when our kids grow up and move away 😢💖

[@kevindelaney1951]

Over the past 2 years I’ve watched this channel & the amazing efforts put in by the whole team to save this elephant. An incredible story. I will continue to follow. Thank you to all involved.

[@melodiefrances3898]

Oh wow! I didn't realize that time had arrived. It's like a big graduation. I'm very happy for what it means, but I also feel some sadness. Will Lammie get to visit with her? And will we still get to see her morning antics? What a milestone. From a fragile injured baby to a big girl ❤️❤️❤️

[@herdelephantorphanage]

Lammie and Nungu will be able to see her over the fence of the orphanage at the diving barrier, but we worry that as Khanyisa gets very very large, she could accidentally hurt the sheep. We will see how it goes. We will definitely always film her morning routine as much as possible, but it will likely look very different 😄😄

[@mary-anneswanson8445]

@@herdelephantorphanage Will you continue to go out with the herd ?

[@herdelephantorphanage]

@@mary-anneswanson8445 Yes we will 👍

[@carolynminter7839]

@@herdelephantorphanage I think Im more concerned about will her mama let her sleep because I know they don't let her lay down for long because they will think something is wrong. I feel like a worried mother on her child's first day of school. ❤️ 😂

[@rancidcrawfish]

@@carolynminter7839 I'm sure they'll let her sleep because the adults know that's their safe place, where they sleep themselves

[@brendatenorio5721]

Watching Adine, HERD staff and the herd, care for Khanyisa all these many months has been a privilege and joy. Watching Adine, the vets and HERD staff care for Khanyisa all those days and nights is a testament to dedication and love. I, like so many others, have learned so much about elephants and their important place in South Africa and our planet. I cannot imagine how much work and love there is to care the orphans, orphanage, carers, land and reserve wildlife. I salute Adine. I will miss seeing and checking in with Khanyisa, the elephants, Adine and staff tremendously. I hope there is no dislocation of staff and we will continue to share in Khanyisa, elephants, HERD, carers development and will be able to take part in and support Adine's aspirations for the elephants, carers, land and the people.

[@vickibowen5617]

My Heart is hurting, to see these last moments at her nursery, with Lammie and Nungu, and her Carers, and with Adine. I remember those early days, the incredible struggle Khanyisa endured with the help of this amazing Team. Bless all of you. Love you, little Meisiekind.

[@debbie-annleonard227]

God keep you safe.... Little one...... Thank you all for letting us share her story...... Another little one may come now...... Many many thanks 😊 🙏

[@malinka694]

Thank you Adine and wonderful staff she will be good protected by those gentle giants enjoy Khanyisa ‼️🐘🌺🐘🌺🐘🌺

[@pfamhopstaken]

I am so happy for our sunshine❣ Not longer "special" but healed " normal" as her herd family. We can send her the extra trust..she gaves us so much! 🌞💝

[@ladolcevita9082]

Happy and sad for Khanyisa sweet girl. I am sure she is going to be protected and will be first for her milk bottle tomorrow morning ❤🐘

[@helenabiesma5560]

how beautiful grown she is - love her

[@earlaroberts5034]

Thank You To Each of You for your Loving Care EVERYONE OF YOU ARE HEROS. IN MY EYES. GOD BLESS ALL. THANK YOU

[@MsLilac88]

I still want to see little Khanyisa, she means a lot to me. 💜

[@ElephantSoul]

The time has come for the inhabitants of the world to be kind to all animals

[@ohmygoshmygolly]

Khanyisa’s world is about to expand. I’m looking forward to seeing her adjustment with her new sleeping arrangements and if her relationships with the other elephants in the herd will change along with that. Very exciting for the world to watch as our baby grows up. ❤her!

[@bea-ftloa1142]

Bittersweet indeed. We are so used to see this sweetheart coming out of her ‘home’ with Lammie & Nungu, devouring her milk bottles & enjoying her garden before joining her herd. Seeing her growing up, despite her sad beginnings, and becoming the sweet, independent & sassy girl has been an unforgettable experience. She made it thanks to you, her human herd: Adine & every carer, always loving her & always by her side and the comforting company of Lammie, the Legend & later, Nungu as well. The baby has grown & she needs to be with her herd to fully grow, in every sense of the word. Thank you, Adine & carers! 💖🌸 🐘

[@maritzamendez8775]

Khanyisa has grown so much. Time flies, seems like yesterday she was this tiny little elephant fighting to live from such horrific wounds. The care and love all of you give her is her pathway to such a healthy life. Thank you to each and everyone of you watching and helping these majestic animals. I have learned so much from your videos, I truly have come to love each member of the herd.💕 Thank you Nadine and staff.❤️

[@lynnclark4208]

I get so tickled watching Khanyisa pick up her bottle and drink it down. I believe it's called delight.

[@brendabrass2715]

Dear Khanyisa I hope your transition to the stables will be smooth. For you and the Carers ❤️🐘

[@jolynnhill8502]

I can’t believe it is time for this beautiful pink elephant to move on to the the adult area. It has been a pleasure to witness this wonderful journey with the carers and doctors and little khanysia. She is so beautiful and healthy thanks The Herd family. Makes me happy and sad at the same time. Thank you wonderful people ❤️

[@davidnierzwick2775]

Sad 😭 but also very happy 😁! We will always need her to be happy and strong! 💗 Khanyisa 💗

[@IlGattonero13]

Thanks for sharing these moments with us. How poignant that she keeps checking out the little garden where she recovered from her wounds. Will she also be weaned as she moves into new territory with her herd? Children are at the mercy of their elders - in this case her human as well as elephant guardians - who must make hard decisions for their benefit. It may be a confusing time for her, as she continues to seek the comforts of her infancy. All my best wishes to all of you at HERD and to Khanyisa as she navigates this next chapter in her life. She has overcome her early hardships with courage, grace, and joy, and these attributes will serve her well from now on.

[@ЛюдмилаКоваль-е8с]

It is a little sad that childhood is leaving... But the main thing is that the pink sun Khanyisa is healthy and in harmony with the world around her. Thanks Adine and the whole team for an incredible job.💖🐘🌷

[@ginny5937]

The elephant's trunk is so amazing to me. It is a nose and long arm and hand. She is so pretty and pink! 🐘💕

[@suehancey8355]

Well done everyone! What a brilliant achievement after all yr hard work. When we think how injured and tiny she was, you have worked miracles getting her to this milestone! Can't wait to see her new journey. Thank you all💖

[@reneefrances7249]

I love her❤ I can only imagine how bitter sweet this is. Now she gets to be with her herd all the time. This is one of those moments all of us had prayed for since you found her. Have her grow strong and happy❤

[@sueanderson-croft6268]

Where has time gone. She's a big girl now Khanyisa. Little miss independent bless her 🥰🐘🥰🐘🥰🐘🥰🐘xx

[@skyrocketcoast219]

She growing up so beautifully!!! You all take such exemplary care of all the herd!!

[@mimim4732]

As long as Khanyisa is safe and healthy, I'm happy for her next journey.

[@wellslj]

I am so glad she survived her injuries. I have gotten strength from her successes. I will look forward to watch her to continue to grow & mature. Thank you to everyone who made such a strong impression upon Khanyisa & saved her. The love you show her is in anspuration!

[@melissaf.5898]

So special to see her grow 💜💜

[@pattimiller9157]

Wish Fenya could be there too 🙏💗 ...but she's running and playing in heaven 🙏💗

[@kiko7247]

What a happy milestone! Congratulations 🎉 HERD team, you should be proud about yourselves, you have saved miss Sunshine and allowed her to grow healthy and strong, both mentally and physically.. and now she's ready to join the Jabulani's herd 100%. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

[@palmaleestephens1906]

Good morning, Khanyisa! I’m not ready for Baby K to leave the nursery. It will be a new adventure.

[@ghoo283]

A heartfelt thank you for the team that nurtured Khanyisa to the beautiful and happy elephant she is now. Our baby is growing so fast.

[@TheRisa82931]

Wow it's bitter sweet

[@ninamheck8264]

Good Luck Khanyisa in your new journey

[@shirleymorris7760]

It pulls at my heart to think of her leaving the nursery! But seeing as she almost fills the doorway, it's time for her to move on. Her herd will keep her warm. Ii t must be so hard for you, Adine and Carers. May we all enjoy these last days/weeks with gratitude.🙏🥰🥰🥰♥️♥️♥️

[@karenstafford724]

Less her. She has grown up in a very happy place, with lots of love from both you guys and all the other elephants around her. I hope we will still see lots of videos about her as she joins the herd..

[@herdelephantorphanage]

We will definitely still be sharing plenty of videos with you 💖🐘 we’re not going anywhere. We know how special the elephants and Khanyisa are to everyone

[@juliobarreiro7345]

She has to sleep with the Big Ones now outside in cold weather Big Change for her maybe could wait longer to change

[@kp8381]

I have such mixed emotions. Can't imagine how Adine and everyone at HERD must feel knowing these times will be far and few between once she goes out with her family. However, you must all be so proud of K fighting to live and proud of yourselves fighting for her to live. She's a special girl and look forward to her next big adventures. I bet from time to time she comes looking for her milk bottles. Love watching her feed herself. Stay sweet and safe Baby K. You are loved around the 🌎. ❤️🐘❤️🐘

[@Amy26Alice]

So quiet. Pretty bird song. I'm very interested in watching Khanishas transition and how that happens.

[@susanfindell6154]

I could watch her all day ❤

[@earthmama5659]

Khanyisa has a Great Joy for Life.♥️

[@marymcdonald5531]

Sad to see her go ! 😢 I see her with Lammie and Nungu and I shed a Tear❤️❤️❤️ I have been with them from the beginning. Their bond is so close 🌸

[@christinatweet6580]

Same here! Also, cannot help but remember sweet Fenya..😢

[@zoeys290]

Congratulations guys , you’ve done an amazing job with Khanysi(Miss independent) she is looking just so healthy and happy ! Good work and much love to you all 🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗

[@gojiberry7201]

Wow ... this is an intense moment ... thank you so much for all your care, you not only have helped elephants, but you have given hope and joy to thousands of people around the globe

[@gaiaocracy]

Blessed be All Y'all who rescued, nursed and raised the Elephant Khanyisa. May your days increase. May you wellness increase. May your endeavours increase. May light and love flood into every part of your lives.

[@jodimorlock1045]

You guys at Herd did an absolutely AWESOME job through out her rehabilitation !! She such a good baby girl !!🐘❤️🐘💖🐘💜🐘💚😊💙👍🐘🐘

[@marie-clauderecchia4531]

I looked at this video with mix feelings because our little miss Sunshine has reached a milestone where she will not be so much pampered by her human and sheepy inner circle but by her whole Herd which is best for our little pink Ellie It must be like a child going to school we are happy that she is now a big girl but at the same time we would like to keep her in childhood It is heartwarming to see her giving love trunks to Adine Stavos Herman Reply Lammie and inspects her nursery and garden as if she was feeling that she will leave this premices I know some of her humans who will feel lonely 😥

[@sheilagadde5975]

Starves is so loving, kind and professional. Each of your Staff are amazing.

[@Globally1201]

I ENJOYED THAT VIDEO OF BABY GIRL KHANYISA!!!... SHE'S COME A VERY LONG WAY!!!...IT'S A HAPPY/SAD TIME FOR ME TO LET HER GO AND GROW WHILE LEARNING TO LIVE, EAT AND SLEEP WITH THE REST OF HER HERD FAMILY!!!💔 BUT IT WAS THE PLAN FROM THE VERY BEGINNING, RIGHT!!!... SO GO AND BE HAPPY WITH THOSE WHO WE KNOW ALREADY LOVE AND ACCEPTS YOU JUST THE WAY YOU ARE!!!💜😍🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🙋😊🙏➕👍

[@ccasey1904]

She sure makes fast work of those milk bottles! And all on her own too! What a clever, adorable girl!

[@jenniferponcia8387]

Oh goodness is it that time already. She is such a love and joyfull.

[@darcymiller9308]

This is a great day for Khanyisa. She is a champion. Thank you to everyone who took such wonderful care of Khanyisa.

[@barbaratardy9788]

Such a precious girl, the team did an amazing job with her rehabilitation. Her elephant family will be so happy to be with her all day. Thank you All.

[@Lwah0812]

What an accomplishment and such a proud and joyous morning but at the same time heart heart breaking knowing she won’t be there every night, the only thing that overrides the sadness is knowing she is growing up and becoming a full time member of the herd where she belongs. ❤

[@deejohnston2150]

I'm so happy for Miss Khanyisa! What a huge milestone!

[@KOOLBadger]

How Wonderful!! She is a Big Girl now! And as we have witness, She is never alone! All she has to do is sneeze and She is surrounded!

[@rosehassell5980]

She's a big girl now picking up her own bottles ❤️❤️🐘

[@jacquelinem6609]

Wow this is truly big news! As I was watching the last video of Khanyisa and her herd at the dam I was wondering if this was coming. She’s really grown with the loving care you all have showered her with, I love this little ellie! ♥️🐘 She’s amazing and with her big personality and love for life it’s always a joy to share her days. Thank you Adine for sharing her many milestones and many achievements, you both have taken us on a wonderful journey and for me; it’s truly enriched my life. ♥️♥️🐘🐘🤗🤗

[@lunalupus63]

Miss Pinkylicious approaching another milestone! Bittersweet though it will be, it certainly is testament to the exceptional care and love she's received and is still getting from Adine and the fantastic band of carers at Herd ❤ Lammie and Nungu are going to find their lives taking a tremendously quiet turn. At least we can still look back at Sunshine's nursery days thanks to fun videos like these 😊❤🐘❤

[@ettajeanmiller2628]

🧡🧡🧡God bless all of you.

[@janparish7895]

Sweet memories 💖 Tinged with a little sadness as I recall.

[@marybranch3858]

She is growing up. What a beautiful baby❤

[@susan332]

Thank you everyone who helped this brave baby survive and thrive! Congratulations 🎉 I feel happy tears for her graduation and will continue to watch her and her herd enjoying being elephants! So much appreciation for all involved. Keep up the world changing work! So much good luck and love to all!💜

[@pierrettewalraevens3665]

Omg it is going so fast now , and noving in with the herd ❤️ but nowing the herd loves this Gorgeous Sweet girl makes me Happy and she is gona love it with them! She is gona miss Lammie that's for sure . Love this growing GORGEOUS Sweetheart so much To Adine and all carers and herd Thank you so much for you all are doing you all are Awesome ❤️ Greetings from Belgium 🇹🇩 ❤️🥰🐘🥰❤️🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🥰❤️

[@noelearl5545]

Unfortunately, all little ones grow up. But she is in the best place with her herd & all their caretakers. This is a magical place with amazing people. I love you, one & all! ❤❤❤

[@barbarachambers7974]

Love Khanyisa and miss Fenya ❤️

[@janetfernie4588]

It has been a delight to watch "Sunshine" grow up, l am sure she will do well moving into the herd at night,well done to you all😀

[@tamo9520]

Khayisa has a new interest! Acrobatics! "Miss Acrobat"! This little one is so darn precious!

[@dewdan11dnd46]

💞✨🌿🐘There are so many precious moments which have passed and 🔒 locked into our memories. There are now, new horizons to conquer and adventures to make, leaving a bank of fulfilled and impressive souvenirs. Here’s to Khanyis’s next exciting phase, with her family, two and four legged❤💛 ⭐️

[@robbie_]

Looks strong and healthy. Sleeping with the rest of the herd will be exciting for her I'm sure.

[@lilyrojo]

Omg, Khanyisa month was leading up to this huge moment! She will have such wonderful loving company with her herd, they obviously all adore her and she them 💕 Congrats Khanyisa and HERD on this amazing achievement!

[@Kimtwister]

awwwwwwwww my little angel has certainly grown up to be a big girl when i loook at a elephant i see a peaceful beautiful creature that should be free from danger and destruction in the bush i love yu meeesekind my sweeety blessings to everyone there at HERD

[@maxsweetman6341]

Thanks so much for helping her survive and flourish

[@missbee7745]

Oh Her Precious Little Tusks & Blanket!! If I was There I'd be a Blubbering Cry Baby Mess. Good Grief... You're an Awesome Mommy Adine!! 💙 🐘 💕

[@autumnskyes5633]

That little lady holding her bottle on her own 😍 She's going to grow up to be an amazing elephant.

[@isawa6649]

Graduation day soon....... Time flies! Congratulation Khanyisa and HERD !