A short flight from Rwanda brought us directly to Kenya. We miss Rwanda, but Kenya has already been super interesting.
In the morning we hung out with the baby elephants at the Sheldrick Orphanage. Ms.B from NP2B sponsored two elephants when she visited last summer. We were able to see Taroha and Mokogodo and they are doing well. They are still being bottle fed. They actually drink baby formulate. regular milk gives them a tummy ache. Taroha and Mokogodo will eventually be reintroduced into the wild. In the meantime they are having a blast playing in the mud with their other elephant friends. We also visited the Giraffe Education Centre in Nairobi. The Rothschild giraffes that live here will never live in the wild again. They are endangered and are kept here for their protection. Ray fed pellets to 12 year old Edd. He said their long black tongues felt both soft and like sandpaper. How long do you think a giraffe’s tongue is? You are Always in my Prayers. Love Mom.
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Lace
2/19/2024 02:29:48 pm
Looks like you're having an incredible time! Can't wait to hear your stories when I see you next! - Love from Lace/Jonathan
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Aunt Diane
2/20/2024 03:33:05 am
There are already stories!
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MB127
2/22/2024 12:49:36 pm
We are quite curious about the giraffe sign. Why would giraffes headbutt people? Are they trying to protect themselves or be friendly?
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Ray
2/22/2024 08:49:16 pm
As long you are feeding them they are happy but if you run out of food they show their displeasure by head butting.
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NPWKB
2/23/2024 09:38:13 am
Did the giraffe come over to you so you could feed it?
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NPWKB
2/23/2024 09:39:16 am
oops! tongue
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Ray
2/24/2024 04:02:48 am
Only two of the giraffes seemed hungry, they came over to be fed.
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NP2B
2/29/2024 10:09:58 am
HI Guys!
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Ray
3/1/2024 04:38:17 am
Didn’t get them eating out of my mouth, but really enjoyed feeding them.
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