Ol Pejeta Diaries

Spanning 90,000 acres, the Ol Pejeta Conservancy is a vital sanctuary for much of Kenya's threatened wildlife. Join the staff in their efforts to protect elephants, zebras, and other endangered species from extinction.
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Episodes

  1. S1 E1 - African Titans

    June 9, 2016
    24min
    TV-G
    What to do when two critically threatened black rhinos attack and try to kill each other? For the rangers of the Ol Pejeta Conservancy in Kenya, the answers don't come easy--it's just another part of the perilous daily challenge to protect one of the most vulnerable creatures in the world.
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  2. S1 E3 - White Rhinos of Enasoit

    June 30, 2016
    24min
    TV-PG
    Relocating a pair of endangered rhinos is unpredictable, dangerous and a source of stress for the wildlife and rangers alike--but it's an essential step towards giving the animals a better chance for survival. Join the Ol Pejeta Conservancy team as they take on one their biggest challenges yet. (HD)
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  3. S1 E5 - Tides of Sweetwaters

    September 1, 2016
    24min
    TV-PG
    Colobus monkeys haven't been seen on the banks of the Ewaso Ngiro River for years, but a bold initiative by the Ol Pejeta Conservancy team aims to reintroduce the species to its ancestral habitat. Join them as they carefully manage the relocation of three colobus monkeys, taken from a local sanctuary, back into the wild.
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  4. S1 E6 - Village Raiders

    September 22, 2016
    24min
    TV-PG
    A ferocious leopard is terrorizing the goats of a local village community with dangerously increasing frequency. Suit up with the rangers of Ol Pejeta as they attempt to trap this threatened predator and then release him into a more fitting corner of the Kenyan wilderness.
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  5. S1 E7 - The Relentless Sun

    October 20, 2016
    24min
    TV-PG
    A severe drought hits Kenya, and its impact is fierce: The Ewasa river is down to a trickle, grasslands are disappearing, and even the famed Serengeti migration hasn’t happened on time. Can the Ol Pejeta Conservancy team meet the challenges imposed by this unprecedented natural disaster? (HD)
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  6. S1 E8 - Bush Camps

    November 17, 2016
    24min
    TV-PG
    A successful and unique tourist program helps make Ol Pejeta's conservation efforts possible. From walking tours through the Kenyan wilderness to special opportunities helping researchers gather scientific data, learn more about the successful business that drives the preservation of one of the most valuable and storied wildlife habitats in the world.
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  7. S1 E9 - Girls of Oryx Plain

    July 28, 2016
    24min
    TV-PG
    A Kenyan ranger spends a week with a recently orphaned baby rhino, in a bid to establish a gradual and very delicate exchange of trust that could save its life. Join the staff of the Ol Pejeta Conservancy as they write another chapter in their never-ending quest to protect the vulnerable species of East Africa.
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  8. S1 E10 - Critical Plain

    February 23, 2017
    24min
    TV-PG
    An injured eland, the victim of a poacher's trap, needs rangers from the Ol Pejeta Conservancy to step in and help. The problem? They're right in the middle of a massive relocation program for an endangered subspecies of hartebeest. Join the team as they grapple with the daily challenge of conservation work.
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Extras

Bonus

Herding the Burchell's Zebra

Herding the Burchell's Zebra

4minTV-G
When a herd of 400 Burchell's zebras encroaches on an area of the Ol Pejeta Conservancy reserved for cattle grazing, the team has to get creative. Watch as they devise a system to move the zebras to a separate enclosure before the upcoming dry season.
When a herd of 400 Burchell's zebras encroaches on an area of the Ol Pejeta Conservancy reserved for cattle grazing, the team has to get creative. Watch as they devise a system to move the zebras to a separate enclosure before the upcoming dry season.
When a herd of 400 Burchell's zebras encroaches on an area of the Ol Pejeta Conservancy reserved for cattle grazing, the team has to get creative. Watch as they devise a system to move the zebras to a separate enclosure before the upcoming dry season.
A Future for Endangered Zebras

A Future for Endangered Zebras

4minTV-G
The population of Africa's slender Grevy's zebra is critically low, and the team at the Ol Pejeta Conservancy is taking action. Aiming to keep the population's bloodline pure, the park creates a 500-acre enclosure free of predators to ensure this endangered species doesn't face complete extinction.
The population of Africa's slender Grevy's zebra is critically low, and the team at the Ol Pejeta Conservancy is taking action. Aiming to keep the population's bloodline pure, the park creates a 500-acre enclosure free of predators to ensure this endangered species doesn't face complete extinction.
The population of Africa's slender Grevy's zebra is critically low, and the team at the Ol Pejeta Conservancy is taking action. Aiming to keep the population's bloodline pure, the park creates a 500-acre enclosure free of predators to ensure this endangered species doesn't face complete extinction.
An Elephant's Journey to Safety

An Elephant's Journey to Safety

5minTV-G
The team at the Ol Pejeta Conservancy needs to transport Kinani, a blind male elephant, to a 4,000-acre compound where he'll be able to roam freely without disturbing other wildlife. Weighing in at nearly eight tons, it'll take careful maneuvering and custom equipment to bring the animal to his new sanctuary. (HD)
The team at the Ol Pejeta Conservancy needs to transport Kinani, a blind male elephant, to a 4,000-acre compound where he'll be able to roam freely without disturbing other wildlife. Weighing in at nearly eight tons, it'll take careful maneuvering and custom equipment to bring the animal to his new sanctuary. (HD)
The team at the Ol Pejeta Conservancy needs to transport Kinani, a blind male elephant, to a 4,000-acre compound where he'll be able to roam freely without disturbing other wildlife. Weighing in at nearly eight tons, it'll take careful maneuvering and custom equipment to bring the animal to his new sanctuary. (HD)
Elephant Escape

Elephant Escape

4minTV-G
Villagers on the southern boundary of the Ol Pejeta Conservancy wake up to an elephant wreaking havoc on their land. Determined to lead the animal back to the park safely, a team from the conservancy takes on the dangerous task of shepherding the animal through a narrow corridor into the park. (HD)
Villagers on the southern boundary of the Ol Pejeta Conservancy wake up to an elephant wreaking havoc on their land. Determined to lead the animal back to the park safely, a team from the conservancy takes on the dangerous task of shepherding the animal through a narrow corridor into the park. (HD)
Villagers on the southern boundary of the Ol Pejeta Conservancy wake up to an elephant wreaking havoc on their land. Determined to lead the animal back to the park safely, a team from the conservancy takes on the dangerous task of shepherding the animal through a narrow corridor into the park. (HD)
The Climb to Mt. Kenya

The Climb to Mt. Kenya

8minTV-G
At over 13,000 feet, the journey to Mt. Kenya's third-highest peak, Point Lenana, is no easy feat. Join a grueling five-day climb to the top along the Sirimon route--a steep and challenging trek for even the most seasoned climbers. (HD)
At over 13,000 feet, the journey to Mt. Kenya's third-highest peak, Point Lenana, is no easy feat. Join a grueling five-day climb to the top along the Sirimon route--a steep and challenging trek for even the most seasoned climbers. (HD)
At over 13,000 feet, the journey to Mt. Kenya's third-highest peak, Point Lenana, is no easy feat. Join a grueling five-day climb to the top along the Sirimon route--a steep and challenging trek for even the most seasoned climbers. (HD)
Every Animal Counts

Every Animal Counts

4minTV-G
Faced with the task of relocating wildlife to make room for refugees in East Africa, the Ol Pejeta Conservancy works day and night to rescue a variety of animals who've called the Solio Game Ranch home for centuries. It's a small, but vital, part of the park's population. (HD)
Faced with the task of relocating wildlife to make room for refugees in East Africa, the Ol Pejeta Conservancy works day and night to rescue a variety of animals who've called the Solio Game Ranch home for centuries. It's a small, but vital, part of the park's population. (HD)
Faced with the task of relocating wildlife to make room for refugees in East Africa, the Ol Pejeta Conservancy works day and night to rescue a variety of animals who've called the Solio Game Ranch home for centuries. It's a small, but vital, part of the park's population. (HD)

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Directors

Michael Dalton-Smith

Producers

Digital Crossing Productions

Studio

Smithsonian Earth
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