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
Current age
12 months
Date of Birth
15 January 2019
Reason Orphaned
Suspected poaching
Current age
10 months
Date of Birth
12 March 2019
Reason Orphaned
Natural causes
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.
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Rescuing an orphaned elephant
We've successfully rescued and raised 250 orphaned elephants and every case is different. This film provides an insight into what it takes to rescue an orphan in need.
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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