For as little as US$50 a year.
Adopt an orphan elephant, rhino or giraffe for yourself or as a gift - offering life and hope to an animal in need
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Current age
2 months
Date of Birth
02 September 2023
Reason Orphaned
Drought related
Current age
12 months
Date of Birth
12 November 2022
Reason Orphaned
Trapped in manhole
Current age
12 months
Date of Birth
10 November 2022
Reason Orphaned
Unknown
Current age
4 years
Date of Birth
03 February 2019
Reason Orphaned
Drought related
We understand that with so many orphans in our care and available for adoption, each with their own poignant story, choosing an orphan elephant, rhino or giraffe to adopt can be difficult.
If you would like us to choose your adopted orphan for you, please select the option below
Your digital adoption will include
Personalised adoption certificate
Monthly email update on your orphan and the project
Monthly water colour by Angela Sheldrick
Access to special content; latest Keepers' Diaries, videos and photos
Current age
16 months
Date of Birth
25 July 2022
Reason Orphaned
Human-Wildlife Conflict
Current age
2 years
Date of Birth
09 April 2021
Reason Orphaned
Drought related
Current age
3 years
Date of Birth
01 October 2020
Reason Orphaned
Drought related
Current age
20 months
Date of Birth
01 March 2022
Reason Orphaned
Unknown
Current age
2 years
Date of Birth
14 February 2021
Reason Orphaned
Human-Wildlife Conflict
Current age
14 months
Date of Birth
16 September 2022
Reason Orphaned
Unknown
Current age
3 years
Date of Birth
09 April 2020
Reason Orphaned
Unknown
Current age
13 months
Date of Birth
01 October 2022
Reason Orphaned
Unknown