Orphaned rhino and zebra form a close bond after both lost mothers to cliff accidents

# What happened

# Who is caring for them Nairobi nursery that received both animals. The organization is best known for elephant rescue and rehabilitation but also cares for other orphaned and injured wildlife — giraffes, zebras, rhinos and more. The Trust posted a video update on September 22 describing Tytan's rescue and life at the nursery.

# Daily life at the nursery

# Health, behavior, and social needs Tytan is described as physically robust but still immature, enjoying naps on the forest floor with Notty nearby. The nursery provides round-the-clock oversight to meet nutritional and safety needs that orphaned wild animals cannot meet alone. The nursery also includes Maxwell, a permanently blind black rhino who lives at the Trust as a stable elder figure.

# Plans for rewilding The Trust outlines a gradual reintroduction plan for rhinos. When Tytan reaches about five years old, keepers will begin leaving his stockade open so he can spend nights in the park by choice. Over time, the Trust expects he will spend more time in the wild and eventually establish territory and a more solitary life.

# Connection after release According to the Trust, many animals that were raised as orphans continue to visit the nursery after returning to the wild. In social media comments the organization confirmed that ex-orphans of multiple species sometimes come back throughout their lives.

# Why this matters locally Kenya's rhino population is described in the Trust update as steadily increasing, with the country having more than 2,000 rhinos. The Trust reports it has rescued and rehabilitated 20 rhinos to date. Individual rescue stories like Tytan's illustrate the ongoing demands of day-to-day wildlife care as well as the role sanctuaries play when young animals lose parental protection.

# What you can see in the Trust's update Notty follows. The footage emphasizes daily routines — grazing, supervised rest, and keeper interaction — rather than dramatic rescue operations.

# Bottom line Tytan and Notty survived immediate post-orphan danger thanks to timely ranger intervention and now live under continuous care at the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust. Their bond and daily routines provide a window into the practical work of wildlife rescue, nursery care, and phased rewilding in Nairobi.