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DVD DOUBLE. Presentation by KAREN PAOLILLO of THE TURGWE HIPPO TRUST
DVD DOUBLE. PRESENTATION BY KAREN PAOLILLO OF THE TURGWE HIPPO TRUST, ZIMBABWE. ROYAL GEOGRAPHICAL SOCIETY-ONDAATJE THEATRE, LONDON 21ST NOVEMBER 2017. With video of audience, small hippo video intro, introduction by Jill Robinson, MBE. CEO & Founder...
Back Home in Zimbabwe
On arriving home at Hippo Haven from the longest time we have left here in over 27 years, 4.5 weeks, it was very hard in some ways. I had the honour of giving my presentation about the hippos at the Royal Geographic Society, Ondaatje Theatre in London, meeting some...
Patrick Mavros Gifts are Available for Christmas
At the end of my presentation in London at the Royal Geographic Society on November 21st, the wonderful Mr. Patrick Mavros stood up and kindly donated yet again amazing gifts to the Turgwe Hippo Trust. He has designed and has made in an amazingly quick time these...
Wonderfull Success for Karen’s presentation at the Royal Geographic Society
The presentation at the Ondaatje Theatre, Royal Geographic Society by Karen Paolillo was a wonderful success. Everyone who attended appeared to be fully concentrated on the talk. The amazing Jill Robinson, Founder of Animals Asia, of China and Vietnam introduced...
And the Winner Is ….
Check the video on Vimeo website at this address to discover who won the raffle of the stay at Hippo Haven during 2018. Congratulations to the winner.
Welcome Steve or Stephanie
The new star of the herd has got a firstname : Steve if a boy or Stephanie if a girl. Let's see how it will grow up !! Thanks for your participation in the naming process, congrats to the happy winner. Check Vimeo footage of the draw.
A New Star is Born at TurgweTrust
New baby hippo born around September 18th, mother is Relief and father Kuchek. It could quite possibly be a male as it is a large calf but we will have to be patient and wait to find out. You now have the chance to name this baby. I would suggest if you enter this...
Win A Stay With Us during 2018
Your Endless Generosity Needs to Be Rewarded Again Donate now and win a stay for two at Turgwe Hippo Trust during 2018. For a donation of US$135, or 101 GBP or 115 Euros, two people will be able to spend ten (10) nights at the Trust (this does not...
The Hippo Lady of Zimbabwe at Ondaatje Theatre in LONDON, Nov 21st, 2017
Come along to an entertaining and uplifting evening at the Ondaatje Theatre, Royal Geographic Society, London, UK. Hear directly from Karen Paolillo the inspiring story of how she lives with the Turgwe Hippos and has accumulated two and a half decades of intimate...
Third Chance to Win a Luxury Jewel from Patrick Mavros
Patrick Mavros luxury jewellery and sculptures are purchased by Royalty as well as anyone with a love of beautiful animal work. Patrick is a great friend to the Turgwe Hippo Trust. He is a Zimbabwean silversmith. Patrick is helping towards the sponsorship of this...
Win a Second Chance of a Piece of Patrick Mavros Amazing Work.
Patrick Mavros luxury jewellery and sculptures are purchased by Royalty as well as anyone with a love of beautiful animal work. Patrick is a great friend to the Turgwe Hippo Trust. He is a Zimbabwean silversmith. Patrick is helping towards the sponsorship of this...
Coming Soon : Karen at the Royal Geographic Society, Ondaatje Theatre-London
Karen Paolillo “The Hippo Lady of Zimbabwe” will be giving a presentation and a slide show in London at the Royal Geographic Society, Ondaatje Theatre on 21st November, 2017. Door open at 6.30 – 10.30 pm. Talk begins at 7.30 pm. There will be a cash bar available one...