Name: Becoming Elephant The Orphans of Reteti
Released: 2026-01-10T00:00:00.000Z

TV Show · Documentary

Fall in love with three generations of rescued elephants as they journey back to the wild. Experience moments of play, pain, and healing, from first bottle feeds to joyous releases, that paint a moving portrait of coexistence through conservation.

2026 · 50m

EPISODE 1

First Steps

Explore community-run Reteti Elephant Sanctuary, where human surrogate moms offer survival lessons and nurture young elephants through play. Bond with trunkless Long'uro and see why six-year-old Kelele's mysterious illness could delay his release.
EPISODE 2

Back to the Wild

Balance the pain of goodbyes with hope for the future as a generation of rescued elephants are finally released. Welcome new additions to the Reteti family, including a baby elephant rescued from a watering hole and a traumatized zebra named Kisima.

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Little Giant
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Jane
Great Migrations
African Safari
Kingdom
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