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
20 months
Date of Birth
09 April 2020
Reason Orphaned
Human-Wildlife Conflict
Current age
2 years
Date of Birth
04 April 2019
Reason Orphaned
Mother died cause unknown
Current age
20 months
Date of Birth
10 April 2020
Reason Orphaned
Poaching
Current age
22 months
Date of Birth
03 March 2020
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
12 months
Date of Birth
15 December 2020
Reason Orphaned
Unknown
Current age
15 months
Date of Birth
20 September 2020
Reason Orphaned
Drought related
Current age
2 years
Date of Birth
01 October 2019
Reason Orphaned
Natural causes
Current age
11 months
Date of Birth
05 January 2021
Reason Orphaned
Panic separation
Current age
3 years
Date of Birth
30 October 2018
Reason Orphaned
Unknown
Current age
22 months
Date of Birth
10 February 2020
Reason Orphaned
Natural causes
Current age
3 years
Date of Birth
12 March 2018
Reason Orphaned
Flood related
Current age
4 years
Date of Birth
08 November 2017
Reason Orphaned
Unknown