Angel

We’re so happy to introduce our new little rescue—Angel. She’s a sweet and endearing baby elephant who was rescued on August 30, 2025, in Ngarange, in the Okavango Delta Panhandle.

We suspect that Angel’s mother may have fallen victim to the harsh drought conditions that have affected the Ngarange area, forcing elephants to travel long distances in search of food and water.

Angel was first spotted by local residents a week before her rescue, and our team kept a close eye on her for three days. We were monitoring her condition and awaiting clearance from the Department of Wildlife and National Parks (DWNP) to intervene.

Despite her challenging start, Angel settled in wonderfully with our herd and quickly found her place among the other babies. Her moniker came about because she’s such an angel to everyone—handlers and her new ellie brothers and sisters. She’s as sweet as can be.

But this little one also has a big personality and a big love for milk and treats! If that bottle is ever empty, she’ll let us know with her own special combination of rumbling and trumpeting that can be heard across the entire orphanage.

She also quickly developed quite a fondness for her pellets at the feeding area. Whenever the treat train stops, she’lll wrap her tiny trunk around the nearest hand to demand more. Happily, this munchkin is steadily gaining weight and strength.

Angel’s story highlights the devastating impact of drought on wildlife up in the Panhandle of the Okavango Delta, and we’re grateful to provide her with a safe haven at Elephant Havens. We’re excited to watch her grow and flourish.