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Rescue
We rescue orphaned baby elephants affording them a future
Meet the Orphans Our Orphans' Project![]()
Recovery
Offering a haven so rescued animals can heal and join a family
The Orphans Our Orphan Units![]()
Reintegration
For every orphan, our mission is to return them to the wild
Wild Born Babies Raising an Orphan![]()
Treatment
Saving sick and injured animals with the Kenya Wildlife Service
Veterinary Units Wildlife Challenges![]()
Protection
Aerial Units, Rangers and Tracker Dogs protecting wildlife and habitats
Aerial Surveillance Anti-Poaching OperationsOrphans' Project - Rescuing and rehabilitating orphaned infant elephants is at the core of what we do. Find out more
Best known for our work to protect elephants, the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust (SWT) operates the most successful orphan elephant rescue and rehabilitation program in the world. But we do much more than this.
Rescued orphans that can be adopted
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Current age
20 months
Date of Birth
31 January 2019
Reason Orphaned
Human-Wildlife Conflict
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Current age
18 months
Date of Birth
12 April 2019
Reason Orphaned
Unknown
We embrace all measures that complement the conservation, preservation and protection of wildlife including anti-poaching, safe guarding the natural environment, enhancing community awareness and providing veterinary assistance to animals in need.
Latest News
SWT 2020: Saving Wild Lives - Securing Wild Spaces
Best known for the rescue and rehabilitation of orphaned elephants and rhinos, SWT 2020, narrated by Angela Sheldrick, takes you on a journey into the heart of our lifesaving conservation work.
How you can help
Get involvedThere is so much more we can do to protect wildlife and you do not have to travel to Kenya to make a difference.
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Adopt an Orphan
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Gift-in-kind Donations
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The Orphans Sculpture
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