A Look Back 2014 at Turgwe Hippo Trust

A Look Back 2014 at Turgwe Hippo Trust

A big thank to Cinda who designed this beautiful look back what happened during 2014. This has been a great year for the hippos with two births. At the end of Cinda’s document, you will be able to participate to the naming of Tacha’s new baby, just born...
Cute Animals Oct 2014

Cute Animals Oct 2014

At the Turgwe Hippo Trust a family of Chacma baboons of over fifty use our home as their habitat and so we get to watch completely natural behaviour. Some of it is so cute as you will see in this small video clip. Squiggle the slender mongoose came into our lives in...
Hippos before the Summer Heat Sept 2014

Hippos before the Summer Heat Sept 2014

Last chance to watch Turgwe hippos on land before the heat of summer arrives and they remain in the river pools. Travis Riggs the 2013 raffle ticket winner from the USA enjoys close contact with some of the Turgwe...
Recognised Authors warmly welcome Karen as their new peer

Recognised Authors warmly welcome Karen as their new peer

Karen has received great comments from highly recognised authors. Here are their comments welcoming Karen as a fellow published author. Freshly added: a review from Book Shop owner.   Gareth Patterson www.garethpatterson.com When you spend hours with an animal,...
Karen Paolillo and the Turgwe Hippos July 2014

Karen Paolillo and the Turgwe Hippos July 2014

Karen Paolillo shows the close bond she has formed with the Turgwe Hippos over the last two decades. The hippos allow her to photograph and video while they are on land with her. Kuchek the young bull is now in charge of the family since the sad demise of Robin. Robin...
A Hippo Love Story – the Book

A Hippo Love Story – the Book

A Hippo Love Story A new book by Karen Paolillo of the Turgwe Hippo Trust A story that is not only about a woman’s passion and love for the hippos but how her determination and focus have kept these animals alive and safe, faced with everything that Africa can...