Becoming Elephant: The Orphans of Reteti

Baby Steps

Documentary

S1, E1: Follow the groundbreaking work of Reteti Elephant Sanctuary in northern Kenya - the first community-owned sanctuary in Africa - where Samburu keepers nurture orphaned elephants back to health. As three generations of elephants prepare for life in the wild, the episode features touching stories of resilience: Long'uro, a calf who lost his trunk, and Kelele, whose illness threatens his future.

Jan 10, 2026 · 48m

Information

Released: 2026
Run Time: 48 min
Rated: TV-PG
Region of Origin: United Kingdom; © 2026 THIRTEEN Productions LLC;Passion Planet Ltd

Languages

Original Audio: English (United Kingdom)
Audio: English (United Kingdom) (AD, AAC)
Subtitles: English (United Kingdom) (CC)

Accessibility

: Closed captions (CC) refer to subtitles in the available language with the addition of relevant non-dialogue information.
: Audio descriptions (AD) refer to a narration track describing what is happening on screen, to provide context for those who are blind or have low vision.