Orphan Trail Safaris

Whether they bound or plod, have hooves or trunks, our Orphans’ Project is giving wild animals that have lost their families the love and security of a new ‘herd’ to call their own. Find out more: sheldrickwildlifetrust.org/p…

New skills can take a while to learn. With 40,000 muscles to control, it can take a baby #elephant years to master their trunks – looks like someone has got the hang of it!

While research has shown that humans and elephants share many traits, we think there’s a lot we humans could learn from the world’s largest land mammal, from never forgetting the importance of family to showing compassion and forgiveness #WorldElephantDay

Most people know that african & asian #elephants are different but how? See their toenails! African elephants usually have 4 toenails on their front feet & 3 on the back, while asian elephants have 5 on the front & 4 on the back. Learn more elephant facts: sheldrickwildlifetrust.org/a…

Some elephants are natural matriarchs – Mutara (behind right) is 1 of them. Today, she is the attentive leader of 6 orphans who have all made the transition to an independent wild life. Given her doting nature, we think she will make a wonderful mother when she is ready.

Maisha – 1, branch - 0 This little girl is an orphan of the severe drought that hit Southern Tsavo not to long ago. At our Nursery, she has found food, milk, safety and most importantly, love ❤️: sheldrickwildlifetrust.org/o…

This little girl sporting a milk mustache is Nabulu. Her name means 'growing' in the Maa language. You can adopt her this #FosterFriday & keep up-to-date with her adventures as she grows at: sheldrickwildlifetrust.org/o…

If only there was an animal that could help with forest regeneration? Oh wait, there is – elephants! Learn how these animals help create new habitats at: sheldrickwildlifetrust.org/a…

Set against the backdrop of Mount Kilimanjaro, we work in Amboseli National Park focusing on alleviating animal suffering in this unique ecosystem: sheldrickwildlifetrust.org/a…

Mud bath fun at our Nairobi Nursery. Find out about our projects to protect Kenya’s #elephants & how you can get involved at: sheldrickwildlifetrust.org

In June, Emoli graduated to Voi. We're pleased to report he's been settling in just fine, which is no surprise really, considering he was rescued from the area and might have some memory of the Tsavo environment

Dololo tries his hand (well, trunk) at ‘baton’ twirling. This orphan was initially very shy after his rescue but has since found a ‘band of brothers’ to play with at our Nursery. Adopt him this #FosterFriday: sheldrickwildlifetrust.org/o…