Sheldrick Wildlife Trust
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World leaders in the rescue and rewilding of orphaned elephants and rhinos, working across Kenya to secure a future for all wildlife.
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@SheldrickTrust on Instagram, Facebook, X, TikTok, Threads & YouTube
Meet Nala – our newest Ithumba granddaughter who debuted on 22nd November!
Born to ex-orphan Nasalot and flanked by notorious rascal brothers Nusu and Noah, the Keepers described her as "very strong, healthy, and energetic." She'll need to be to keep up with those two.
Born to ex-orphan Nasalot and flanked by notorious rascal brothers Nusu and Noah, the Keepers described her as "very strong, healthy, and energetic." She'll need to be to keep up with those two.
December 10, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Meet Nala – our newest Ithumba granddaughter who debuted on 22nd November!
Born to ex-orphan Nasalot and flanked by notorious rascal brothers Nusu and Noah, the Keepers described her as "very strong, healthy, and energetic." She'll need to be to keep up with those two.
Born to ex-orphan Nasalot and flanked by notorious rascal brothers Nusu and Noah, the Keepers described her as "very strong, healthy, and energetic." She'll need to be to keep up with those two.
Voi just witnessed the most glorious homecoming – long-absent ex-orphans returned to debut two new babies! Meet Kihari leading the group with brand new baby Kiki. Somehow everyone knew to gather this morning: 54 orphans, ex-orphans, and wild-born babies in total: sheldrickwildlifetrust.org/news
December 9, 2025 at 10:42 PM
Voi just witnessed the most glorious homecoming – long-absent ex-orphans returned to debut two new babies! Meet Kihari leading the group with brand new baby Kiki. Somehow everyone knew to gather this morning: 54 orphans, ex-orphans, and wild-born babies in total: sheldrickwildlifetrust.org/news
Raising an orphan black rhino is a commitment spanning 8–10 years. Infant Tytan still needs night feeds. Chamboi (seen here) is becoming a typical toddler, and Apollo is learning independence at Rhino Base. Each is at a different stage of their reintegration journey: sheldrickwildlifetrust.org/r...
December 9, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Raising an orphan black rhino is a commitment spanning 8–10 years. Infant Tytan still needs night feeds. Chamboi (seen here) is becoming a typical toddler, and Apollo is learning independence at Rhino Base. Each is at a different stage of their reintegration journey: sheldrickwildlifetrust.org/r...
After nearly four years away, ex-orphan Tundani just returned home!
The Voi orphans were awed to be in the presence of this wise older brother. He even visited Chapeyu, who's still recovering from his spear injury. Rescued in 2013, Tundani is now thriving in wild life: www.swt.bio/tundani
The Voi orphans were awed to be in the presence of this wise older brother. He even visited Chapeyu, who's still recovering from his spear injury. Rescued in 2013, Tundani is now thriving in wild life: www.swt.bio/tundani
December 9, 2025 at 2:31 PM
After nearly four years away, ex-orphan Tundani just returned home!
The Voi orphans were awed to be in the presence of this wise older brother. He even visited Chapeyu, who's still recovering from his spear injury. Rescued in 2013, Tundani is now thriving in wild life: www.swt.bio/tundani
The Voi orphans were awed to be in the presence of this wise older brother. He even visited Chapeyu, who's still recovering from his spear injury. Rescued in 2013, Tundani is now thriving in wild life: www.swt.bio/tundani
We are endlessly grateful to every one of our supporters who help us provide the first-class care orphaned elephants need to survive, thrive, and ultimately return to their rightful home in the wild.
Are you one of our adopters? We’d love to know – who do you adopt?
Are you one of our adopters? We’d love to know – who do you adopt?
December 8, 2025 at 11:12 PM
We are endlessly grateful to every one of our supporters who help us provide the first-class care orphaned elephants need to survive, thrive, and ultimately return to their rightful home in the wild.
Are you one of our adopters? We’d love to know – who do you adopt?
Are you one of our adopters? We’d love to know – who do you adopt?
Panya means ‘mouse’ in Swahili. It’s also the name of our newest grandbaby! Hours after giving birth, ex-orphan Panda returned home to introduce her daughter to the people who raised her. In fact, it was a real family reunion: We had 54 orphans, ex-orphans, and wild-born babies in attendance.
December 8, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Panya means ‘mouse’ in Swahili. It’s also the name of our newest grandbaby! Hours after giving birth, ex-orphan Panda returned home to introduce her daughter to the people who raised her. In fact, it was a real family reunion: We had 54 orphans, ex-orphans, and wild-born babies in attendance.
While we're best known for our work with elephants, our Orphans' Project extends to all manner of species. This is especially true at our Kaluku Neonate Nursery in Tsavo, where an unlikely family has taken shape.
Meet our Kaluku herd: www.sheldrickwildlifetrust.o...
Meet our Kaluku herd: www.sheldrickwildlifetrust.o...
December 7, 2025 at 2:40 PM
While we're best known for our work with elephants, our Orphans' Project extends to all manner of species. This is especially true at our Kaluku Neonate Nursery in Tsavo, where an unlikely family has taken shape.
Meet our Kaluku herd: www.sheldrickwildlifetrust.o...
Meet our Kaluku herd: www.sheldrickwildlifetrust.o...
Little Zigi turns eight months old this month. Surrounded by adoring nannies and watched over by Keepers, he's doing wonderfully – as is his mother, Zongoloni, who has embraced motherhood after her own traumatic start as a poaching orphan.
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December 6, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Little Zigi turns eight months old this month. Surrounded by adoring nannies and watched over by Keepers, he's doing wonderfully – as is his mother, Zongoloni, who has embraced motherhood after her own traumatic start as a poaching orphan.
www.sheldrickwildlifetrust.o...
www.sheldrickwildlifetrust.o...
Meet Solio – proof that saving one rhino can impact the species as a whole. Orphaned by poaching, we raised her in our care, until she was ready to reintegrate into Nairobi National Park. She has since had two calves – both contributing to Kenya's rhino recovery. www.sheldrickwildlifetrust.o...
December 6, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Meet Solio – proof that saving one rhino can impact the species as a whole. Orphaned by poaching, we raised her in our care, until she was ready to reintegrate into Nairobi National Park. She has since had two calves – both contributing to Kenya's rhino recovery. www.sheldrickwildlifetrust.o...
Through boreholes, water bowsers, and dams, we provide elephants, rhinos, giraffes, and countless other creatures access to drinking water. Without this, animals would be forced onto community land – creating human-wildlife conflict. Your support ensures wildlife can stay within safe borders.
December 5, 2025 at 10:49 PM
Through boreholes, water bowsers, and dams, we provide elephants, rhinos, giraffes, and countless other creatures access to drinking water. Without this, animals would be forced onto community land – creating human-wildlife conflict. Your support ensures wildlife can stay within safe borders.
Led by matriarch Murera, Umani Springs has become a haven for ex-orphan mothers raising their wild-born calves. The youngest members – Lenny, Mwana, Zigi, and Sulwe – tumble and play under watchful eyes, growing up knowing safety and family bonds: sheldrickwildlifetrust.org/o...
December 5, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Led by matriarch Murera, Umani Springs has become a haven for ex-orphan mothers raising their wild-born calves. The youngest members – Lenny, Mwana, Zigi, and Sulwe – tumble and play under watchful eyes, growing up knowing safety and family bonds: sheldrickwildlifetrust.org/o...
The moment Kaikai grew strong enough to walk great distances, our little sprite discovered her non-negotiable: daily mud baths. Weather forecasts mean nothing. Keeper schedules are merely suggestions. When Kaikai decides it's mud time, it's mud time! swt.bio/kaikai
December 5, 2025 at 6:11 AM
The moment Kaikai grew strong enough to walk great distances, our little sprite discovered her non-negotiable: daily mud baths. Weather forecasts mean nothing. Keeper schedules are merely suggestions. When Kaikai decides it's mud time, it's mud time! swt.bio/kaikai
Our SWT/KWS Veterinary Units exist to alleviate animal suffering. This successful operation to save a snared elephant's trunk earlier this year is a powerful reminder of the difference they make. To date, more than 3,800 elephants have been offered life-saving treatment by our Veterinary Units.
December 4, 2025 at 10:20 PM
Our SWT/KWS Veterinary Units exist to alleviate animal suffering. This successful operation to save a snared elephant's trunk earlier this year is a powerful reminder of the difference they make. To date, more than 3,800 elephants have been offered life-saving treatment by our Veterinary Units.
Orphaned at a week old, Kaikai has known little family other than her trio of Keepers, Mishak, Joseph, and Simon. They're not just caregivers; they're parents, her safe place, and the reason she came through the darkest chapter of her young life. You can be a part of her family too: swt.bio/kaikai
December 4, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Orphaned at a week old, Kaikai has known little family other than her trio of Keepers, Mishak, Joseph, and Simon. They're not just caregivers; they're parents, her safe place, and the reason she came through the darkest chapter of her young life. You can be a part of her family too: swt.bio/kaikai
#Throwback to milk inspector Korbessa urging Keeper Joseph along – those bottles won't make themselves! What began as a one-off extra serving of milk turned into a daily expectation. The boys in the herd don’t even bother asking – they know that bonus bottle belongs to her: swt.bio/korbessa
December 4, 2025 at 5:25 PM
#Throwback to milk inspector Korbessa urging Keeper Joseph along – those bottles won't make themselves! What began as a one-off extra serving of milk turned into a daily expectation. The boys in the herd don’t even bother asking – they know that bonus bottle belongs to her: swt.bio/korbessa
When Apollo outgrew our Kaluku Nursery and moved up to Rhino Base, it marked a pivotal step on his path back to the wild. This secure sanctuary gives him the space to build independence while still benefiting from expert care and close monitoring. www.sheldrickwildlifetrust.o...
December 3, 2025 at 10:06 PM
When Apollo outgrew our Kaluku Nursery and moved up to Rhino Base, it marked a pivotal step on his path back to the wild. This secure sanctuary gives him the space to build independence while still benefiting from expert care and close monitoring. www.sheldrickwildlifetrust.o...
Meet Kaikai, who has captured every heart at Kaluku. Daphne Sheldrick once said when orphans play, you know they've turned a corner. For Kaikai, who had a heart-breaking start to life, seeing her turn a wave “hello” into a game shows her recovery is well underway. Adopt her: www.swt.bio/kaikai
December 2, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Meet Kaikai, who has captured every heart at Kaluku. Daphne Sheldrick once said when orphans play, you know they've turned a corner. For Kaikai, who had a heart-breaking start to life, seeing her turn a wave “hello” into a game shows her recovery is well underway. Adopt her: www.swt.bio/kaikai
We now celebrate 83 wild-born calves who exist because we rescued their mothers years ago. Nasalot (seen here with baby Nala and Nusu), was one such elephant orphaned by tragedy, now raising her family in the wild. Discover how your donation can have twice the impact: www.sheldrickwildlifetrust.o...
December 2, 2025 at 4:06 PM
We now celebrate 83 wild-born calves who exist because we rescued their mothers years ago. Nasalot (seen here with baby Nala and Nusu), was one such elephant orphaned by tragedy, now raising her family in the wild. Discover how your donation can have twice the impact: www.sheldrickwildlifetrust.o...
Welcome Kaikai to the family! Orphaned at 1 week old, Kaikai survived thanks to the bravery of rangers, the teamwork of conservationists, and the expertise of our Keepers. Adopt her today and you’ll be one of her first adopters - plus your donation will be doubled for #GivingTuesday: swt.bio/kaikai
December 2, 2025 at 1:06 PM
Welcome Kaikai to the family! Orphaned at 1 week old, Kaikai survived thanks to the bravery of rangers, the teamwork of conservationists, and the expertise of our Keepers. Adopt her today and you’ll be one of her first adopters - plus your donation will be doubled for #GivingTuesday: swt.bio/kaikai
Today, on #GivingTuesday, you have the power to DOUBLE your impact! Thanks to generous philanthropic partners, donations and adoptions made today will be MATCHED, up to $800,000. But we can’t meet our goal without you. If you want to support us, today is the day! www.sheldrickwildlifetrust.o...
December 2, 2025 at 10:06 AM
Today, on #GivingTuesday, you have the power to DOUBLE your impact! Thanks to generous philanthropic partners, donations and adoptions made today will be MATCHED, up to $800,000. But we can’t meet our goal without you. If you want to support us, today is the day! www.sheldrickwildlifetrust.o...
One more sleep… set your alarms as tomorrow, we’ll be running a very special #GivingTuesday Matched Giving campaign. It’s your chance to donate or adopt, knowing your gift will have double the impact for Kenya’s wildlife. Stay tuned, we’ll share more tomorrow on our website and social feed!
December 1, 2025 at 10:31 PM
One more sleep… set your alarms as tomorrow, we’ll be running a very special #GivingTuesday Matched Giving campaign. It’s your chance to donate or adopt, knowing your gift will have double the impact for Kenya’s wildlife. Stay tuned, we’ll share more tomorrow on our website and social feed!
A very special new arrival is ready to join our foster program tomorrow – we can’t wait for you to meet her! She's had a hard start to life but her incredible story is proof that love conquers all.
Watch this space… sheldrickwildlifetrust.org/o...
Watch this space… sheldrickwildlifetrust.org/o...
December 1, 2025 at 8:06 PM
A very special new arrival is ready to join our foster program tomorrow – we can’t wait for you to meet her! She's had a hard start to life but her incredible story is proof that love conquers all.
Watch this space… sheldrickwildlifetrust.org/o...
Watch this space… sheldrickwildlifetrust.org/o...
Caring for orphaned rhinos is a round-the-clock commitment. Did you spot the bunk bed? That's where Chamboi's Keeper slept during those early months after his rescue.
A year on, his daily milk needs are still being met thanks to our donors.
sheldrickwildlifetrust.org/p...
A year on, his daily milk needs are still being met thanks to our donors.
sheldrickwildlifetrust.org/p...
December 1, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Caring for orphaned rhinos is a round-the-clock commitment. Did you spot the bunk bed? That's where Chamboi's Keeper slept during those early months after his rescue.
A year on, his daily milk needs are still being met thanks to our donors.
sheldrickwildlifetrust.org/p...
A year on, his daily milk needs are still being met thanks to our donors.
sheldrickwildlifetrust.org/p...
Naipoki’s new baby is a special milestone for us: He is the 80th known calf born to an orphan we rescued, raised, and reintegrated back into the wild. This new generation is helping to secure a future for Kenya's elephants - one baby at a time. www.sheldrickwildlifetrust.o...
November 28, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Naipoki’s new baby is a special milestone for us: He is the 80th known calf born to an orphan we rescued, raised, and reintegrated back into the wild. This new generation is helping to secure a future for Kenya's elephants - one baby at a time. www.sheldrickwildlifetrust.o...
The formula we use to feed orphaned rhinos is tailored specifically to their nutritional needs – and different from what we give orphan elephants. We've successfully hand-raised 20 rhinos to date – this critically endangered youngster is Chamboi (filmed in 2024). Meet him: swt.bio/chamboi
November 27, 2025 at 10:31 PM
The formula we use to feed orphaned rhinos is tailored specifically to their nutritional needs – and different from what we give orphan elephants. We've successfully hand-raised 20 rhinos to date – this critically endangered youngster is Chamboi (filmed in 2024). Meet him: swt.bio/chamboi