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

Losoito

Female

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Current age

4 years

Date of Birth

01 January 2020

Reason Orphaned

Found alone

Wamata

Female

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Current age

14 months

Date of Birth

10 September 2023

Reason Orphaned

Found alone

Korbessa

Female

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Current age

15 months

Date of Birth

21 August 2023

Reason Orphaned

Trapped in a well

Spread the Love this Holiday Season

In honour of the holiday season, we're delighted to share this special film — a celebration of our Orphans’ Project and a poignant reminder of what our mission is all about.

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

Our Second Umani Grandbaby: Lima Lima Gives Birth to Lenny

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Treating a Giant of Tsavo for a Poisoned Arrow Wound

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The Rescue of Losoito

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How you can help

There 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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