Zongo and Mbila the elephant calves

       In June 2020, two elephant calves were orphaned after their herd wandered into a village and fled out of fear, leaving the calves behind. Both calves were held at the Kafue Release Facility and then flown to the nursery at the Elephant Orphanage Project in Lusaka! The male calf received the name “Shezongo” (Zongo for short) after the Honorable Chief who had found the calf and immediately called wildlife rescue support. The female calf, who was rescued by a pool of water, was named “Mbila," meaning "to swim underwater" in the Ila language. Over the past few months, the elephants have made great progress learning to hold their bottles on their own and developing trust with their keepers. Their condition keeps on getting better every day and soon will be living a happy healthy life!