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
16 years
Date of Birth
15 August 2006
Reason Orphaned
Natural causes
Current age
15 years
Date of Birth
07 July 2007
Reason Orphaned
Man-made cause for separation
Current age
15 years
Date of Birth
06 February 2007
Reason Orphaned
Man-made cause for separation
Current age
18 years
Date of Birth
30 August 2004
Reason Orphaned
Man-made cause for separation
Current age
18 years
Date of Birth
02 December 2004
Reason Orphaned
Poaching
Current age
16 years
Date of Birth
22 October 2006
Reason Orphaned
Panic separation / stampede
Current age
16 years
Date of Birth
05 September 2006
Reason Orphaned
Man-made cause for separation
Current age
17 years
Date of Birth
17 June 2005
Reason Orphaned
Natural causes
Current age
16 years
Date of Birth
05 May 2006
Reason Orphaned
Poaching
Current age
17 years
Date of Birth
29 July 2005
Reason Orphaned
Problem animal control
Current age
18 years
Date of Birth
15 May 2004
Reason Orphaned
Natural causes
Current age
18 years
Date of Birth
19 June 2004
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