Best known for our work to protect elephants, the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust (SWT) operates the most successful orphan elephant rescue and rehabilitation program in the world. But we do much more than this.

320

Orphans successfully raised

13,133

Veterinary cases attended

29

Anti-Poaching Teams

Rescued orphans that can be adopted

Busara

Female

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Current age

4 years

Date of Birth

14 May 2020

Reason Orphaned

Drought related

Wamata

Female

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Current age

14 months

Date of Birth

10 September 2023

Reason Orphaned

Found alone

Korbessa

Female

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Current age

15 months

Date of Birth

21 August 2023

Reason Orphaned

Trapped in a well

Spread the Love this Holiday Season

In honour of the holiday season, we're delighted to share this special film — a celebration of our Orphans’ Project and a poignant reminder of what our mission is all about.

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We embrace all measures that complement the conservation, preservation and protection of wildlife including anti-poaching, safe guarding the natural environment, enhancing community awareness and providing veterinary assistance to animals in need.

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