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
23 years
Date of Birth
01 August 1999
Reason Orphaned
Stuck in mud
Current age
24 years
Date of Birth
01 April 1999
Reason Orphaned
Trapped in a well
Current age
23 years
Date of Birth
01 July 1999
Reason Orphaned
Drought related
Current age
24 years
Date of Birth
01 April 1999
Reason Orphaned
Found in erosion gulley
Current age
24 years
Date of Birth
01 February 1999
Reason Orphaned
Problem animal control
Current age
26 years
Date of Birth
01 May 1997
Reason Orphaned
Poaching
Current age
27 years
Date of Birth
01 May 1996
Reason Orphaned
Poaching
Current age
26 years
Date of Birth
30 January 1997
Reason Orphaned
Natural causes
Current age
28 years
Date of Birth
01 April 1995
Reason Orphaned
Poaching
Current age
28 years
Date of Birth
01 November 1994
Reason Orphaned
Poaching
Current age
29 years
Date of Birth
19 January 1994
Reason Orphaned
Poaching
Current age
29 years
Date of Birth
01 October 1993
Reason Orphaned
Trapped in septic pit
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