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49 wonderful hippo supporters kindly donated toward this new pan for the wild animals. First we hired a bulldozer from our neighbours and dug out the area for the pan. Then it has had reinforcement mats put down and then concrete and cement to build on to them. It is...

Steve hippo came to our home 4th February in daylight in the rain. His wounds have healed so well and he looks amazing. Hope you all enjoy Love Karen and all the hippos.  

  Holiday greetings and a very Happy Christmas to all supporters of the Turgwe Hippo Trust. We hope everyone has a happy festive time and that happiness will follow you all into the New Year. I thank every single one of you who has donated, volunteered and donated,...

Karen Paolillo only gives supplementary feeding to wild animals that come to Turgwe Hippo Trust headquarters for sanctuary. Over the years many warthogs have been poached but by coming to Hippo Haven they have a safe place to visit, and they tend to stay in burrows...

  A rare appearance of a live Pangolin at Hippo Haven. Amazing film of Hyena calling and intimate scenes of Painted Wild Dogs. Filmed and narrated by Karen Paolillo. The Turgwe Hippo Trust is the only non-profit conservation project for wild hippos in Africa. Adopt...

  Spring video to bring people happiness. What is happening in Ukraine breaks my heart for the people and the animals. My grandfather was from there and although I never met, him I know he was a proud man as are all the people there. I wish peace for our world. I hope...

  Christmas/Holiday season love to you all from Karen Paolillo Founder of Turgwe Hippo Trust filmed with just some of the hippos and animals that your support keeps safe and healthy. Have a wonderful time everyone. Love to you all Karen and all the Turgwe Hippos and...

Kuchek’s small family on land with Karen Paolillo of the Turgwe Hippo Trust. The bond that has built up with Karen and the hippos has taken many years and she has lived her life for them for over 30 years.

Some of the animals that benefit from the Turgwe Hippo Trust protecting them. Some of the animals that benefit from the Turgwe Hippo Trust protecting them.