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Win A Stay With Us during 2018

Sep 30, 2017 | Karen's blog

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

Aug 28, 2017 | Karen's blog

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

May 29, 2017 | Blog, Karen's blog

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.

Mar 8, 2017 | Karen's blog

Coming Soon : Karen at the Royal Geographic Society, Ondaatje Theatre-London

Feb 10, 2017 | Blog, Karen's blog

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...

Win a Chance of a Piece of Patrick Mavros Amazing Work.

Jan 29, 2017 | Blog, Karen's blog

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. I am coming to the UK for a hippo talk and photo...

Old Lady Abe and Bull Tembia

Jan 7, 2017 | Blog, Karen's blog

Old lady Abe and the bull Tembia, behind her feeding during the 2016 drought. Abe would never have survived without the help of all of the hippos supporters. She and all 19 hippos and 200 other wild animals thank you for having been there for them and wish you all...

The End of 2016 and a Flooding Turgwe River, bring on the Rains!

Dec 31, 2016 | Karen's blog

It is official: December 30th and the Turgwe River is in full flood and I can stop feeding all the hippos. We have now had rain to get the grass growing and it has been sufficient of late to allow me to cut the food down and I will be able to stop feeding altogether....

An Extreme Experience

Nov 2, 2016 | Blog, Karen's blog

In order to give time for Animals Asia founder Jill Robinson & vet nurse extraordinaire Animals Asia Wendy Leadbeater to tell their respective partner/husband I have waited before writing about an extreme animal behaviour that could have resulted in a very...

Win a Stay at Turgwe Hippo Trust

Oct 23, 2016 | Blog, Karen's blog

Your Endless Generosity Needs to Be Rewarded Donate now and win a stay for two at Turgwe Hippo Trust. For a donation of US$110, or 90 GBP or 100 Euros, two people will be able to spend ten (10) nights at the Trust (this does not include air tickets)....

New Calendar for 2017 is unfortunatelly SoldOut !

Oct 10, 2016 | Karen's blog

Here it is, don’t wait anymore and order right now the new calendar for 2017 ready to be shipped to you. Twelve new photos of the Turgwe’s family will help you to remember the Trust and to help the animals fighting the drought. Hippos featured this year...

Urgent Drought Relief Appeal – October 2016 Update

Oct 2, 2016 | Karen's blog

Dear Friends This is October 2016 update about the severe drought we are suffering. We need your help, any help. You, as a hippo supporter, as a compassionate animal lover, may think that you cannot make a difference when such a huge amount is required. BUT YOU CAN....