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Our Global region presents an online merchandise store, and fundraising and giving options, appropriate for people living all over the world.

Currency: United States Dollar

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Our US region presents an online merchandise store, tailored fundraising information, and donation options that are particularly pertinent to people in the United States of America.

Currency: United States Dollar

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Our UK region presents an online merchandise store, tailored fundraising information, and donation options, including Gift Aid, that are specific to people in the United Kingdom.

Currency: British Pound

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Our Europe region is best suited to those living in the Eurozone. All amounts for adoptions, donations, and goods in our online shop (orders shipped from UK) are displayed in Euros.

Currency: Euro

Please note that all adoptions and wishlist items are processed centrally by the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, irrespective of region. Switching between regions will remove any items in your basket.
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