Phabeni has started swimming with the group in addition to going for walks! This courageous little bull adjusts to every new experience and adventure so well. He first stayed near the shore, on land, with Setombe and his allomothers during a few visits to the dam, but he soon discovered that adventure and fun could also be found deep within the structure.

He’s been splashing and diving in the waterholes with the elephants surrounding him with such passion and expertise, exactly like Khanyisa did when she first began swimming with the herd.

Phabeni has several allomothers keeping an eye on him as he flaps his small trunk and rolls around under the water. This video, which Owen’s caregiver captured, shows one of his very first
