Charley, once dubbed South Africa’s loneliest elephant, will soon experience freedom in his own 25-hectare boma at the Shambala Private Game Reserve.
Charley, 43, the last elephant in the Pretoria National Zoological Garden is seen in his enclosure, 9 August 2024, ahead of being relocated to his own 25ha boma at the Shambala Private Game Reserve near Vaalwater in Limpopo. Charley has been at the zoo for over 22 years after being exposed to a circus environment for about 20 years. Four Paws International and Elizabeth Margaret Steyn (EMS) Foundation are assisting the move which will take place soon. Picture: Michel Bega/The Citizen
