DAKTARI NewsletterSeptember & October 2013
By Amy Hulme
Hello and welcome to my second edition of DAKTARI News!
My first 5 months as Marketing Volunteer at Daktari have flown by! The newsletter is fast becoming one of my favourite projects as I get to reminisce and re-live the best bits from the previous months…every day something new happens and Daktari life blurs into one great day after the next. That said, the temperature is quickly rising and creepy crawlies are quickly emerging – summer is upon us.
Please read on and enjoy my compilation of the best that September and October 2013 gave us.
Amy Hulme ([email protected])
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News from camp…
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DAKTARI TV STARS!
Between 18th September and 4th October, Daktari welcomed a TV crew from the popular French channel TF1. Celia and Frederic produced a documentary about Daktari which will be aired anytime soon! Follow us on facebook for the dates!
NEW CROCODILE CAMP!
Our young crocs, Molopo and Tugela, were relocated to their new enclosure! They love the new open space and murky waters…hopefully they will be big enough for release in no time.
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News from camp…HALL ’OOOOO’ WEEN PARTY!
If you’ve been to a DAKTARI bonfire you’ll know all about the rhythms, beats and dance moves. Thursday 31st October had a spooky twist as the kids and vols dressed in all sorts of costumes, they sang and danced under the moonlight with an eerie backdrop of an approaching thunderstorm.
DASHING DASSIE HIDES!
Our Dassies have been very shy since their arrival so we sent in a team of hardworking volunteers to build them some new hides in their enclosure. They can now be seen running around a lot more often!
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Animal News!SHILOWENI’S ANNUAL CHECK-UP
Most of the time we leave our handsome leopard to his own devices, but once a year, for his own good, the vet Peter Rogers puts him to sleep and checks on his state of health. We were extremely pleased to hear that his condition is superb and much better than Peter himself expected.
The check-up also gave the volunteers, staff and children a chance to see Shiloweni up close - a once in a life time experience for all.
We would like to say a big thank you to Shiloweni’s sponsors who help us to provide him with all that he needs
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New Arrivals!
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I’m Freddy the squirrel. When I realised there was a French journalist from TF1 at Daktari I decided to slip from my nest…the plan worked and
anytime now I will be famous! My new mum Charlotte bottle fed me so well that even now that I am free, I never
go far from the lapa
My name is Darling. I am the new puppy around here! I was a bit scared after leaving my home at the Holy Family orphanage, but the other dogs are
starting to play with me now and Daktari is a lovely new home. I like to play with
Gucci the most
I am Maxi’s baby! My big sister Mini also has a new baby and we all look out for each other. Daktari is still a bit scary for me, but my mum says the people there are very nice, they even give her a baby’s bottle everyday! Maybe when I’m big and brave I will go
there too…
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Children’s News!
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During the month of
September we gave 31
children an educational
week at DAKTARI.
We couldn’t do it without YOU!
Thank you
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Children’s News!
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During the month of October we gave 39
children an educational week at
DAKTARI.
We couldn’t do it without YOU!
Thank you
Outreach ProgrammeHERITAGE DAY!
On the 24th September, the children from Maahlamele Eco-Club performed a wonderful production in their village. The traditional singing and dancing was a celebration of their South African heritage with a link to conservation and saving the environment.
We were so proud of them all and encourage you to watch the performances on our YouTube channel
www.youtube.com/Daktaribushschool
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Special thanks to…FONDATION BRIGITTE BARDOT!
A very special thank you to the Fondation Brigitte Bardot for sponsoring our 3 spectacular new aviaries.
They have now become the wonderful homes to Banchee our Thick-tailed Bushbaby, Jumper our Verreaux’s Eagle and Sniper our Long Crested Eagle.
They have made a huge difference to the lives of all three of them, where they can enjoy a lot more space and privacy.
For more information about Fondation Brigitte Bardot visit their website:
www.fondationbrigittebardot.fr daktaribushschool.org
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Special thanks to…
Apexhi - For their kind sponsorship of 40 children who attended Daktari over a period of 5 weeks. (30/09/13 – 1/11/2013) www.tshikululu.org.za
Martien Veenstra and Barbra Oliemans – For their fantastic fundraising efforts, equalling to the sponsorship of 16 children over a period of 2 weeks – and for their company and hard work during their 2 weeks of volunteering with us at Daktari
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In South AfricaBank: First National Bank, Hoedspruit, SASwift number: FIRN ZA JJ Branch Number: 270652Account Number: Cheque Account (Non-Profit) 62044965129Name: Daktari Wildlife Orphanage, South Africa
In GermanyBank: Sparkasse Münsterland-OstBankleitzahl: 40050150 Konto-Nummer: 1350 88 888. Name: Spendensammelverein Münster e.V.Reference: DAKTARI-Südafrika – Busch-Schule & Wildwaisen - Station
UK(tax
Deductible in UK)
USA(tax
Deductible in USA)
In The NetherlandsName: YEP for AfricaBIC/SWIFT: INGBNL2AIBAN: NL04INGB0005254438Place: Rosmalen
How to Donate…If you are
donating from the UK or USA use the global
giving links to the left, or from
South Africa and Europe use the bank transfer details to the
right or Pay Pal button below…
Thank you
Christmas Shopping!
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SPONSOR A CHILD FOR CHRISTMAS
Sponsor an underprivileged child on behalf of your loved one. Receive a personalised voucher to give as a gift and a full follow up report.
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Thank you and goodbye until next time!
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CHARLOTTE WORTMANN
1. I am from Germany!2. I am 17 years old3. I came to Daktari because I wanted to volunteer with both children and animals4. I am staying at Daktari for 10 weeks5. Whilst at DAKTARI I raised a baby squirrel called Freddy
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