The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust employs 40 Keepers who replace the baby elephant’s lost family and are responsible for all the love and care and attention these emotionally fragile creatures require. The love and dedication the Keepers show towards their orphaned charges is remarkable. To read more about the men that spend 24 hours a day with the elephant orphans click on this link: or go to ‘Orphans Project’ and click on ‘Keeper’s Profiles’