By Keri McMorran Fabulous Five find freedom 15 June 2026 we got the call we had been waiting for! We got the go ahead that 20 June 2026 would be perfect for our penguin release…. 5 days notice from Ocean Sailing Charters who always keep an eye on the weather for us for the best…
DetailsA Bridge over troubled waters 6 May 2026 ……… As most people along the Garden Route know, this day was the start of a very difficult 3 weeks for most of us. With winds picking up to over 100kph, driving rain fall of 300mm causing severe flooding in some areas, thousands of trees of all…
DetailsHow Does Assisted Living Homes Close to Wildlife Balance Patient Lifestyle and Safety Author : Lila Warren Assisted living communities are evolving to offer more than just care and convenience. Many are now located in serene, nature-rich environments that provide residents with access to greenery, fresh air, and even nearby wildlife. While these settings can…
DetailsThe Evolution of Adaptive Roofing Technology Author : Harper Lane The construction industry is undergoing a remarkable transformation as climate-responsive roofing systems take center stage in modern building design. These innovative solutions mark a clear break from traditional static roofing approaches, bringing together advanced materials and technologies that actively respond to shifting environmental conditions. Think…
DetailsBy Keri McMorran SETTING THEM FREE We have had quite a few interesting releases this year in 2025, but there are four that we wanted to share with you We raised and released four female caracals this year, all of them orphaned. They came to us as tiny kittens that should have been raised by…
DetailsBy Keri McMorran Where Wildlife meets Wellness 2025 Tenikwa went through a lot of changes, and we are pleased to say they were mostly all good ones . We have always believed that nature, wildlife and wellness always go hand in hand, so instead of just believing it, we made it happen. We converted…
DetailsBy Keri McMorran YOU HAVE A FRIEND IN ME This is not the usual story of wildlife rehabilitation. Read on to learn about Beans and Sausage… In April 2025 we received a kitten that looked very much like an African Wildcat and he needed our help. He was paralyzed in his hind legs, but was…
DetailsBy Keri McMorran Love Blooms where Tragedy struck twice This is the heart-ache story of two penguins we fondly know as Dublin and Flipper, whose fate is intertwined. On 8 January 2024, SanParks brought a young penguin to Tenikwa for rehabilitation. She was classified as a “blue” which is the general name for a juvenile…
DetailsBy Keri McMorran Polecats or Penguins A Lot of our stories are often about our penguins and their rehabilitation and releases, so we are going to be sticking with the black and white theme, but today it isn’t penguins……. In October 2024 , we received these two little polecat brothers for rehabilitation from Cape Nature.…
DetailsBy Keri McMorran High Care facilities at Tenikwa When animals are admitted to our rehabilitation centre, they normally spent their first three days of stabilisation in our high care facilities. This quiet and warm area is equipped with several cages which serve as an important part of the initial recovery process allowing them to de-stress…
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