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.
Date of Birth
20 March 2017
Reason Orphaned
Natural causes
Date of Birth
19 April 2017
Date of Birth
15 March 2018
Reason Orphaned
Human-Wildlife Conflict
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.
Aerial: Aerial Surveillance Report for June 2019
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Updates: Big bull elephant treated for spear wounds
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Updates: Next step for Ambo and Jotto
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Sheldrick Wildlife Trust in action
At the core of the our work is the Orphans’ Project, from the rescue and rehabilitation of milk dependent orphaned baby elephants and rhinos through to their ultimate reintegration back into the wild.
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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