Is Becoming Elephant: The Orphans Of Reteti coming back?

Becoming Elephant: The Orphans of Reteti's return is unconfirmed. The series last aired on January 18, 2026, and there is no announced date for a new season.

Becoming Elephant: The Orphans of Reteti is a documentary series that premiered on January 11, 2026, on Sky Nature. It was set in northern Kenya and focused on the conservation efforts at Reteti Elephant Sanctuary, the first community-owned and operated elephant sanctuary in Africa. The show depicted the process of caring for orphaned elephants, many of whom lost their mothers due to accidents, drought, or human-wildlife conflict. It followed the journey of these young elephants as they were nurtured by local Samburu people, learning patience and ancestral skills to help them return to the wild.

The series showcased intimate moments of the elephants' struggles, healing, and growth, from tiny calves taking their first bottles to adolescents preparing for release into the wild. It also highlighted how the local community was creating a new model of conservation rooted in community involvement and care.