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
17 years
Date of Birth
10 December 2002
Reason Orphaned
Panic separation / stampede
Current age
18 years
Date of Birth
11 September 2002
Reason Orphaned
Human-Wildlife Conflict
Current age
20 years
Date of Birth
01 February 2000
Reason Orphaned
Poaching
Current age
18 years
Date of Birth
01 December 2001
Reason Orphaned
Poaching
Current age
19 years
Date of Birth
01 May 2001
Reason Orphaned
Poaching
Current age
19 years
Date of Birth
01 September 2001
Reason Orphaned
Drought related
Current age
19 years
Date of Birth
01 September 2001
Reason Orphaned
Found in erosion gulley
Current age
19 years
Date of Birth
01 February 2001
Reason Orphaned
Man-made cause for separation
Current age
20 years
Date of Birth
01 June 2000
Reason Orphaned
Poaching
Current age
19 years
Date of Birth
01 June 2001
Reason Orphaned
Problem animal control
Current age
19 years
Date of Birth
01 February 2001
Reason Orphaned
Orphaned during relocation
Current age
19 years
Date of Birth
01 January 2001
Reason Orphaned
Man-made cause for separation
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