“The final step was to introduce them to the great outdoors, where they will spend most of their time with the herd and meeting their neighbours, including white rhino, Grevy’s zebra and Congo buffalo, Watkins continued.

“Namara was a bit cautious and unsure of her new surroundings to begin with but soon settled down.

“In contrast, on Olive’s first day out, she had the zoomies and was excited to explore all areas with confidence.”

Arusha and Akacia have been exemplary, she explained, “guiding, protecting and gently encouraging the babies to explore”.