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 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
There's a tradition that never gets old: our ex-orphans returning home after giving birth, just to share the joy with the Keepers who raised them. This time of year is full of these reunions - mothers bringing their wild-born babies back to say hello. That's what your support creates. 🐘💚
November 27, 2025 at 2:22 AM
There's a tradition that never gets old: our ex-orphans returning home after giving birth, just to share the joy with the Keepers who raised them. This time of year is full of these reunions - mothers bringing their wild-born babies back to say hello. That's what your support creates. 🐘💚
Each of these babies are only alive today because we stepped into rescue and raise their mothers after they were orphaned. Today, these rescued elephants are living wild and raising confident, playful babies.
Get to know the tiny trunks in our midst: www.sheldrickwildlifetrust.o...
Get to know the tiny trunks in our midst: www.sheldrickwildlifetrust.o...
November 26, 2025 at 10:31 PM
Each of these babies are only alive today because we stepped into rescue and raise their mothers after they were orphaned. Today, these rescued elephants are living wild and raising confident, playful babies.
Get to know the tiny trunks in our midst: www.sheldrickwildlifetrust.o...
Get to know the tiny trunks in our midst: www.sheldrickwildlifetrust.o...
Matriarchs and bulls carry ancient migration routes in their memory – critical knowledge passed down through generations. Our Water for Wildlife Project supports these journeys, providing lifelines during the harshest months.
Thank you to our donors for helping us support our wild neighbours.
Thank you to our donors for helping us support our wild neighbours.
November 26, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Matriarchs and bulls carry ancient migration routes in their memory – critical knowledge passed down through generations. Our Water for Wildlife Project supports these journeys, providing lifelines during the harshest months.
Thank you to our donors for helping us support our wild neighbours.
Thank you to our donors for helping us support our wild neighbours.
For the better part of a century, we have provided a family and a wild future to every orphan who comes into our care – a lifetime commitment that extends long after they reclaim their place in the wild. If our Holiday film inspired you, you can support by adopting one of them ❤️ t.co/CooVpdJj7e
November 26, 2025 at 2:42 PM
For the better part of a century, we have provided a family and a wild future to every orphan who comes into our care – a lifetime commitment that extends long after they reclaim their place in the wild. If our Holiday film inspired you, you can support by adopting one of them ❤️ t.co/CooVpdJj7e
Looking for a gift that actually makes a difference? Field Notes is a stunning coffee-table book filled with real stories from Kenya's conservation frontlines – written by Angela Sheldrick, who grew up amongst orphaned elephants. t.co/5kqmp8uGE9
November 25, 2025 at 10:40 PM
Looking for a gift that actually makes a difference? Field Notes is a stunning coffee-table book filled with real stories from Kenya's conservation frontlines – written by Angela Sheldrick, who grew up amongst orphaned elephants. t.co/5kqmp8uGE9
Our gift to you this Christmas 🎁🐘 We've created something special – a film celebrating the orphans in our care and the remarkable journeys you've made possible. Watch as we share what 'home for the holidays' truly means at the SWT. Watch along with us 🧡www.sheldrickwildlifetrust.o...
#SWTWatchParty
#SWTWatchParty
November 25, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Our gift to you this Christmas 🎁🐘 We've created something special – a film celebrating the orphans in our care and the remarkable journeys you've made possible. Watch as we share what 'home for the holidays' truly means at the SWT. Watch along with us 🧡www.sheldrickwildlifetrust.o...
#SWTWatchParty
#SWTWatchParty
Newborn rhinos are extremely vulnerable. They need to be shielded from even the slightest chill, hence Chamboi's woollen, cherry red blanket. It was such a favourite when he first came into our care, that he flatly refused to wear anything else! Meet the rhinos currently in our care: t.co/CvOTGiQk8X
November 25, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Newborn rhinos are extremely vulnerable. They need to be shielded from even the slightest chill, hence Chamboi's woollen, cherry red blanket. It was such a favourite when he first came into our care, that he flatly refused to wear anything else! Meet the rhinos currently in our care: t.co/CvOTGiQk8X
Collapsed and then attacked by hyenas, this elephant needed a helping hand.
Time was running out. After a truly harrowing experience, the bull was saved.
Donors make these life-saving operations possible. Learn more about our conservation work and how you can support: t.co/RNRO7wx54j
Time was running out. After a truly harrowing experience, the bull was saved.
Donors make these life-saving operations possible. Learn more about our conservation work and how you can support: t.co/RNRO7wx54j
November 24, 2025 at 10:35 PM
Collapsed and then attacked by hyenas, this elephant needed a helping hand.
Time was running out. After a truly harrowing experience, the bull was saved.
Donors make these life-saving operations possible. Learn more about our conservation work and how you can support: t.co/RNRO7wx54j
Time was running out. After a truly harrowing experience, the bull was saved.
Donors make these life-saving operations possible. Learn more about our conservation work and how you can support: t.co/RNRO7wx54j
We can hardly believe it: less than 12 hours after Nasalot introduced her new baby to us on Saturday, Mutara came calling with a brand new baby boy! We named him Mango.
We rescued Mutara back in 2009. Her eldest son, the spectacularly spoiled Mambo, now gets to experience big brother life!
We rescued Mutara back in 2009. Her eldest son, the spectacularly spoiled Mambo, now gets to experience big brother life!
November 24, 2025 at 6:18 PM
We can hardly believe it: less than 12 hours after Nasalot introduced her new baby to us on Saturday, Mutara came calling with a brand new baby boy! We named him Mango.
We rescued Mutara back in 2009. Her eldest son, the spectacularly spoiled Mambo, now gets to experience big brother life!
We rescued Mutara back in 2009. Her eldest son, the spectacularly spoiled Mambo, now gets to experience big brother life!
It’s a girl! Yesterday, 25-year-old Nasalot returned to Ithumba with her family — which included a notable new addition! Nala, as we named her, is Nasalot’s first daughter. We have no doubt Nala will be able to hold her own among big brothers Nusu and Noah.
November 23, 2025 at 11:23 PM
It’s a girl! Yesterday, 25-year-old Nasalot returned to Ithumba with her family — which included a notable new addition! Nala, as we named her, is Nasalot’s first daughter. We have no doubt Nala will be able to hold her own among big brothers Nusu and Noah.
When newly rescued calves arrive at our Nursery, they might be grieving, or arrive in a state of dehydration or starvation. Your support provides the specialist milk formula for night feeds, the warm blankets that comfort them, the Keepers who sit vigil through those first difficult nights.
November 23, 2025 at 6:31 PM
When newly rescued calves arrive at our Nursery, they might be grieving, or arrive in a state of dehydration or starvation. Your support provides the specialist milk formula for night feeds, the warm blankets that comfort them, the Keepers who sit vigil through those first difficult nights.
Welcome to the world, Mica – our newest Voi grandson! Mweya led her ex-orphan herd back to the stockades after an eight-month absence, with great pomp and ceremony. The reason for all the fanfare? Mbirikani had given birth to a beautiful little boy!
Read Mica's full debut story: t.co/GWT05guvHR
Read Mica's full debut story: t.co/GWT05guvHR
November 23, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Welcome to the world, Mica – our newest Voi grandson! Mweya led her ex-orphan herd back to the stockades after an eight-month absence, with great pomp and ceremony. The reason for all the fanfare? Mbirikani had given birth to a beautiful little boy!
Read Mica's full debut story: t.co/GWT05guvHR
Read Mica's full debut story: t.co/GWT05guvHR
A four-day test of endurance in the tidal mudflats of Kilifi Creek. Two bulls had become trapped, hundreds of metres from solid ground. Tragically, the first bull was already severely compromised. Saving his friend took several tries. We share more here: t.co/JechFQcCdc
November 22, 2025 at 10:58 PM
A four-day test of endurance in the tidal mudflats of Kilifi Creek. Two bulls had become trapped, hundreds of metres from solid ground. Tragically, the first bull was already severely compromised. Saving his friend took several tries. We share more here: t.co/JechFQcCdc
Looking for gifts that have a real impact? Our pieces are sustainably chosen, inspired by the wild and fund life-saving conservation work in Kenya. Gift now for your someone special and save lives: t.co/kG6akcA8bG
November 22, 2025 at 8:46 PM
Looking for gifts that have a real impact? Our pieces are sustainably chosen, inspired by the wild and fund life-saving conservation work in Kenya. Gift now for your someone special and save lives: t.co/kG6akcA8bG
Being this cute is tiring work! Newborn baby Nsimba settled down for an impromptu calfnap, with 360-degree supervision from his mother and a surplus of nannies. Read about our latest grandbaby — a birth announcement-turned-kidnapping for the books! Full story here: t.co/fh1zSFQVc1
November 22, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Being this cute is tiring work! Newborn baby Nsimba settled down for an impromptu calfnap, with 360-degree supervision from his mother and a surplus of nannies. Read about our latest grandbaby — a birth announcement-turned-kidnapping for the books! Full story here: t.co/fh1zSFQVc1
Every day, our aerial teams take to the skies to protect Kenya’s wild spaces. From responding to wildlife emergencies to monitoring herds, tracking illegal activity, and assisting with wildfire response, these missions are vital – and they rely on your support.
November 21, 2025 at 10:31 PM
Every day, our aerial teams take to the skies to protect Kenya’s wild spaces. From responding to wildlife emergencies to monitoring herds, tracking illegal activity, and assisting with wildfire response, these missions are vital – and they rely on your support.