On August 12th, World Elephant Day, we invite you to celebrate elephants with us, and help us secure their survival.

It is estimated that less than 400,000 elephants roam Africa today. Human activities – including habitat destruction, climate change, and poaching – present real and immediate threats to the future of these remaining individuals. In Kenya, we’re on call 24/7, coming to the aid of orphaned baby elephants and raising them back to a life in the wild. We fund veterinary teams to provide in-the-field treatment to injured elephants, conduct aerial patrols to protect critical habitats, deploy rangers to curb poaching, and provide access to water for elephants in the face of drought.

Wherever you are this World Elephant Day – and every day – you can help us forge a future for this iconic species, and bring hope to the countless creatures, ecosystems, and communities that rely upon elephants for their own existence. Whether in storybooks, on television, or during our travels, elephants have touched all our lives at some point. Let’s not allow them to fade into the background, but work together to safeguard their survival, so we can share them with the generations that follow us.

By adopting an orphaned elephant this World Elephant Day, you are making the investment of a lifetime. Adoptions help to fund our our conservation projects, as well as our commitment to care for the orphans until they rewild, and to protect them throughout their lifetime. Adopt an elephant.

Put your support front and centre this World Elephant Day by ordering our clothing and elephant-inspired merchandise. From T-shirts to gifts for children, there is something for everyone. Shop now.

Find out all about these endangered animals and how the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust is working across Kenya to provide a brighter future for elephants through its conservation projects, which span anti-poaching initiatives to veterinary intervention. Learn about elephants.