Step inside the Umani Springs Reintegration Unit | Sheldrick Trust

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  • Опубліковано 6 жов 2024
  • Protected by the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust and Kenya Forest Service, this critical habitat is the location of our Umani Springs Reintegration Unit, a unique centre for vulnerable orphans. Enter the forest with Umani Head Keeper Philip Okode, as he reveals one of his great hopes for Murera, the matriarch of the Umani orphan herd and the first resident of this special unit when it opened.
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  • @sinistral9629
    @sinistral9629 5 років тому +46

    Thank you Philip - what a beautiful second home you have, and what an important job you do to help secure the future of these wonderful animals.

  • @WildflowerNJ1
    @WildflowerNJ1 5 років тому +21

    Thank you to all at the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust. Looking forward to being back....it is Heaven on Earth for these special needs elephants.

  • @karinbishop9452
    @karinbishop9452 5 років тому +11

    This brought tears to me..... tears of happiness. Having been there 3 months ago and having seen Philip and Amos and Michael and how they LOVE the ele's there, well, there is NOTHING that can touch the depths of your heart more. It is so rewarding to be a sponsor of an elephant and follow their life, through the eyes of these magnificent keepers, to the day that they ultimately return to their rightful place in the wild. Urmani springs is like no where in the world when you are interacting with these magnificent, loving, kind creature. Bless the David Sheldrick wildlife family

  • @birgittaandersson9788
    @birgittaandersson9788 5 років тому +25

    What a beautiful little video🌷Philip, you are a loving man💖God Bless you and the elephants💕

  • @quadbox
    @quadbox 5 років тому +9

    Oh my heart! How beautiful. I am so thankful for the work all of you do. Thank you for sharing part of your story Philip Okode. I hope that I can give back to the world in some way, and help fix the damage some humans have done to the planet and those who we are supposed to care for. You are all very inspiring. And also to your video editor, you do such a wonderful! Much love. xx

  • @DM-wj4gg
    @DM-wj4gg 5 років тому +7

    Phillip, thank you very much for dedicating your life to the welfare of these magnificent elephants! God bless you and your family for the sacrifices you have made. Much, much love from America!🐘❤️🐘❤️🐘❤️

  • @crismendoza7206
    @crismendoza7206 5 років тому +15

    Thank you for your kindness.

  • @cherylpryde3092
    @cherylpryde3092 5 років тому +14

    Greetings from Canada Philip. Thank you for your unwavering commitment and devotion in all that you do for your beloved elephants. With gratitude and kind regards to all your brothers and sisters. 🇨🇦🐘🐘🐘

  • @marshhen
    @marshhen 5 років тому +4

    Thank you for this. Philip you are a hero.

  • @sandhyakodukula8211
    @sandhyakodukula8211 5 років тому +12

    Beautiful.. Heartouching..I just have no words.. May God bless you abundantly...

  • @samanthav8728
    @samanthav8728 5 років тому +4

    Lovely video! Blessings to you Phillip! You’re the best human mommy for any Ele you come into contact with!
    DSWT is so amazing! This brought tears to my eyes it was so beautifully done!

  • @DM-wj4gg
    @DM-wj4gg 5 років тому +5

    God bless you Phillip. We love you!❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @judithlewis9634
    @judithlewis9634 Рік тому +4

    Philip
    You have your wish. Blessings.❤

  • @emiliakosztyakosztya1584
    @emiliakosztyakosztya1584 5 років тому +5

    Hi Phillip, you are a special and gifted person. You should be so very proud of yourself!!! We admire and appreciate your unique dedication. May God bless and protect you and your team, always. Greetings from Canada 🌈

  • @firstwavepuresoul
    @firstwavepuresoul 5 років тому +3

    All these keepers have lovely soft calm voices..just the right thing to look after those babies. Its good to hear the keepers views of doing their job and their views of life with DSWT

  • @elizabethczepiel5220
    @elizabethczepiel5220 5 років тому +2

    Thank you Philip and all the Keepers for protecting one of Africa's greatest treasures!

  • @karinbishop9452
    @karinbishop9452 5 років тому +3

    Being there in person to meet Philip, Michael, Amos, the elephants and the love that is shared amongst 2 and 4 legged creature, is a life changing, heartfelt, amazing experiance. The spirit that is in the forest is unimaginable and makes one very,very humble. Thank you doesn't begin to share the admiration I share for all of you.

  • @chriskallis8004
    @chriskallis8004 4 роки тому +2

    Lovely,dedicated man, so proud of what has been accomplished with these rescued orphans. It’s a vocation,not just a job. Than you for that dedication Phillip ❣️🇬🇧🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

  • @Sana_Brodie
    @Sana_Brodie 5 років тому +4

    Thank you for looking after these magnificent animals. What a beautiful land! I love Tsavo and looking forward to visit this magnificent place soon ❤️🐘

  • @Annie-ZA
    @Annie-ZA 5 років тому +16

    👍👌 BEAUTIFUL! 🙏 THANK YOU and bless YOU and ALL involved here Philip. 💖😍
    South Africa 🌍🌞🐘🦏

  • @adrianwilliams4793
    @adrianwilliams4793 Рік тому +1

    Philip Okode - magic happens! God bless you and all at Sheldrick Trust for what you do. Dame Daphne is smiling.

  • @ayina111
    @ayina111 4 роки тому +1

    Umani springs is so much greener than the other units. I'm sure the elephants would love to be there. It's just like buffet everyday for them. Thank you for helping and caring and giving the orphan second chance

  • @shadypinesma8909
    @shadypinesma8909 5 років тому +18

    Thank you, your compassion is saving such magnificent creatures. You are an Angel sent to these babies to teach them how to live and love. I don't thing it's a job that just anyone can do, it takes a special kind of person. God bless and be with you. 💞💕🐘🐘

  • @katyjones8530
    @katyjones8530 5 років тому +2

    This is just lovely. Beautiful light in your eyes as you look at your "children." Thank you for allowing us to share that.

  • @MichaelSteeves
    @MichaelSteeves 5 років тому +8

    I think the scriptwriting and voiceover adds a lot to videos like this. Keep it up!

  • @dopeyhappey4160
    @dopeyhappey4160 5 років тому +3

    Murera, love you darling. Be happy sweet elephant

  • @tcmichigan8066
    @tcmichigan8066 5 років тому +2

    Thank you so much for all that you do I would give up or do anything just to be there and call it my only home as long as I'm with the baby ellies. Omg please lord please let me make it there one day please. Thank you Philip and all the others who take care of those babies.

  • @giuliob7358
    @giuliob7358 5 років тому +5

    Priceless

  • @renasiegel
    @renasiegel 5 років тому +6

    So wonderful ❤❤❤

  • @TlanImass
    @TlanImass 5 років тому +11

    I think Sonje might give a baby first! :P~ She's the one with an admirer. Although, I do think that that bull elephant might also go for Murera as well. :)

  • @emogeane
    @emogeane 5 років тому +1

    Thank you for your kindness and devotion towards these creatures.

  • @meganhuggins7494
    @meganhuggins7494 4 роки тому +1

    So many flippin tears for such a short video 😭😭🥰🥰🐘🐘👏👏👏👏. What a beautiful soul!!

  • @Buba417
    @Buba417 2 роки тому

    Beautiful message. Thank you Philip.💕🐘💕

  • @juanezaling2816
    @juanezaling2816 2 роки тому

    Thank you for your love and care

  • @mimib1583
    @mimib1583 5 років тому +7

    all love

  • @celindaanderson456
    @celindaanderson456 2 роки тому

    I love this wonderful man, what a wonderful place and so many acts of love and kindness.

  • @angelesmariabartolomepache9027
    @angelesmariabartolomepache9027 5 років тому +4

    Maravillosa vuestra dedicación y entrega , para con éstos majestuosos animales, África es el último tesoro del mundo por éstas criaturas. Ojalá sigas con ésta entrega tan.necesaria para la supervivencia de los huérfanos , que encuentran en vosotros a unos "padres" humanos. Me encanta que sigáis mostrando estos vídeos tan interesantes.Gracias.

  • @bachtran5533
    @bachtran5533 4 роки тому

    Thank you so much ❤🙏

  • @Christin5554
    @Christin5554 5 років тому +1

    I love you guys for what you do!

  • @carolynjones5142
    @carolynjones5142 5 років тому

    This is a superb charity ,yes a charity please give what you can I ' ve left a legacy in my will.NO REGRETS

  • @michellesheaff3779
    @michellesheaff3779 Рік тому

    It's at the very top of my bucket list to visit Umani Springs one day. I am so inspired by the founding big girls, Murera, Sonje, Quanza, Lima Lima and Zongoloni, I would love to meet my orphan inspirations in person. I also admire so much Philip and all the keepers who raise these elephants with so much love--and love them enough to let them go when they are ready to return to the wild. 💙💚💜🐘

  • @ayakatamariam4915
    @ayakatamariam4915 2 роки тому

    merci a vous gardiens de la nature merci pour nos elephants

  • @kristieclark1925
    @kristieclark1925 5 років тому +5

    💞🐘🌳😘

  • @mienamie4448
    @mienamie4448 4 роки тому

    Best HOME EVERRRR😍🤗❤💘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘💝🌺THANK U🙌💖

  • @ovh992
    @ovh992 5 років тому +1

    So beautiful!

  • @pam1522
    @pam1522 5 років тому

    Thank you for saving them all! 🙏💕🐘

  • @grioulaloula8594
    @grioulaloula8594 Рік тому +3

    Philip Okode got his wish! Murera just had a beautiful girl named Mwana. 🎉

  • @denisemontgomery5600
    @denisemontgomery5600 5 років тому +2

    God bless you!!❤️🐘❤️🐘❤️🐘

  • @flipperdale51
    @flipperdale51 3 роки тому

    God Bless the men in Green.

  • @scooterose100
    @scooterose100 5 років тому +8

    Thank you all and i love that music what is it?

  • @missnicoletta5161
    @missnicoletta5161 5 років тому

    My Heroes!!!!! I Love you ❤️❤️❤️

  • @deanmacka4975
    @deanmacka4975 5 років тому +2

    I pray for your dream to come true my friend.

  • @raquelrios9727
    @raquelrios9727 5 років тому +6

    I love 🐘

  • @arianbandit
    @arianbandit 9 місяців тому +1

    ……and Murera did bring him a baby home………little Mwana in 2023…a precious girl who is loved by everyone ❤❤❤

  • @deborahthunderchild1507
    @deborahthunderchild1507 4 роки тому

    Murera will be a wonderful mother. I have been watching her with Luggard and she is so devoted to him. Phillip Okode, You have a good heart. Thank you for all you do for these beautiful animals. Please give my foster boy Luggard a kiss for me and Murera too. I understand he looks at her as a baby looks at his own mother.

  • @poeiabird
    @poeiabird Рік тому +1

    And Murera did just that. Her baby, Mwana was born in March. 💖🐘💖

  • @mariamarong3676
    @mariamarong3676 4 місяці тому

    ❤ from sweden Thanks

  • @annwatson6125
    @annwatson6125 5 років тому +1

    thank you so much for loading this onto youtube - I can pass it on to all my friends that are NOT on FB - -

  • @barbarakulig-filipov4837
    @barbarakulig-filipov4837 4 роки тому

    ♥️♥️♥️🎖️🎖️🎖️BEAUTIFUL

  • @user-yg3bw2km7r
    @user-yg3bw2km7r 2 місяці тому

    ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @mienamie4448
    @mienamie4448 Рік тому

    😍🤗🐘❤❤❤❤💘🐘🌻😇🙌🙌🙏💝📿GOD BLESS YOU💘🐘🙌AMEN

  • @mrimmrim874
    @mrimmrim874 4 роки тому

    👍❤

  • @dianeehlers3234
    @dianeehlers3234 8 місяців тому

    🥰🥰

  • @galecox2692
    @galecox2692 5 років тому +1

    May I please have an address to send a gift to the men helpers.
    Thank you.

  • @tanyae1815
    @tanyae1815 4 роки тому

    The story was beautiful but why the music? The music ruined all..

  • @astrofel5
    @astrofel5 Рік тому

    ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤