A single tree can support dozens of species. So imagine the collective impact on wildlife when areas are deforested. Stopping habitat loss means securing wild lives for the future, which is why stopping activities like charcoal production in protected areas is so important.

Adult black rhinos are generally solitary by nature. Chamboi will grow increasingly introverted as he grows older, but for now, he is curious about the other orphan animals in our care! Wherever you are in the world, you can become part of Chamboi’s crew:
sheldrickwildlifetrust.org/orphans/chamboi

Wiggle, scratch, flop… ahh #HappyDays . How fascinating it would be to know what Kitich, his best friend Mageno, & tomboy Mushuru are thinking as they frolic in the mud bath. Meet the other members of our Nairobi Nursery orphan herd: sheldrickwildlifetrust.org/nursery-herd

Considering their size, its incredible to realise how gentle elephants are. This is Lemeki. When she was a week old, she was rescued from swirling floodwaters. Supported by Keepers like Walter she’s now rewilding at our Voi Reintegration Unit. Her story: sheldrickwildlifetrust.org/orphans/lemeki

Another day of bush school comes to an end. From sunup to sundown, the orphans explore the wilderness, roaming free under the watchful eyes of their Keepers. You can support the next generation of elephants through an adoption this #FosterFriday :
sheldrickwildlifetrust.org/orphans

Elephants are naturally family orientated animals: females remain with their herds, while bulls form 'boy bands' among their peers. Despite being raised by humans, we nurture these natural instincts & raise the orphans in a family structure that continues long after they have

Spencer is an orphaned bush baby we rescued back in October 2023. He’s being hand-raised in our care, but is used to being the ‘only child,’ so the recent arrival of Petal (an orphaned ground squirrel) was a source of enormous intrigue.

Be it an elephant, a bush baby, or a

A picture of family & friendship! Trunk to trunk, deriving comfort from each other, is Mukutan, Kitich & Sileita. Its especially heart-warming to see Mukutan with friends: he was so scared & shy at rescue, but look how confident he is now! His story: sheldrickwildlifetrust.org/orphans/mukutan

Even Kerrio couldn't resist a dubious tail grab to entice Shujaa to play (he's no stranger to scallywag behaviour himself!). He makes his displeasure known & then all is forgiven & back to being friends❤️. The orphans set a wonderful example when it comes to conflict resolution!

Keeper Julius' affection for Pardamat prompts Mzinga to join in. But there's ample love for everyone! Alongside specialist milk, love is the critical ingredient to raise orphaned elephants back to a life in the wild. See Mzinga’s miraculous transformation: sheldrickwildlifetrust.org/orphans/mzinga

Our Ithumba Keepers recently captured some gorgeous dawn shots of the orphan herd:
1 Ex-orphan Kalama & her team arriving for a visit
2 Bondeni breakfasting solo
3 Kuishi chatting with her adopted brother, Esoit
4 Naleku & Suguroi against a fiery sky

Which is your favourite?

Mzinga is a friend to all. Tiny black rhino Raha has taken a special shine to our friendly orphan elephant, but big boy Maxwell isn’t above hanging out with her either – as our #throwback video shows. Meet our little rhino whisperer at: sheldrickwildlifetrust.org/orphans/mzinga

With a focus on wildlife education, we offer free field trips into National Parks for local students as part of our Community Outreach. Find out what grand adventures await future conservationists through this little known, but important initiative: sheldrickwildlifetrust.org/news/updates/s…

When orphans lose condition, or suffer sun-damage or dehydration before rescue, the cartilage in their ear collapses. Sometimes it is permanent but having a curled-over ear doesn’t cause any pain or disadvantage, it just makes them unique. Like Nyambeni! sheldrickwildlifetrust.org/orphans/nyambe…

There’s no crying over spilt milk here. Instead, Taroha hoovers it up knowing just how life-giving it is: as a newly rescued orphan infant battling a compromised immune system, milk feeds kept him alive & enabled him to steadily put on weight. His story: sheldrickwildlifetrust.org/orphans/taroha

Happy #humpday from happy-go-lucky Toto. He doesn’t shy away from the camera & with those eyelashes, that fuzzy body & pink tongue, the camera loves him back! He has grown since this was filmed in 2023 but his inquisitive nature is unchanged. His story: sheldrickwildlifetrust.org/orphans/toto

Say hello to the rhinos in our care: Chamboi, Raha, Apollo & Maxwell. With the exception of blind Maxwell, they will return to the wild in a protected area when older. Little & large, these symbols of hope are adoptable! Support this endangered species: sheldrickwildlifetrust.org/r/adopt-rhino

It took place earlier this week: Kiambi, a collared 30-something bull elephant needed our help. He had been arrowed in the leg, which turned every step into a painful limp. Left unchecked, an arrow wound can have lethal implications.

Fortunately, our SWT/KWS Mara Mobile Vet

It’s nap time – but for Kaia, the mattress needs to be just right! For that, she ropes in Njema & finds the perfect spot: nestled atop her friend! Both calves live in the wild, & were born to orphaned elephants we have successfully rescued, raised & rewilded! Meet our wild-born

Those in the know (that’s Mukutan first & Shujaa climbing up) have discovered that the tastiest greens are tucked high away. Normally a feisty character, notice how gentle Mukutan is with enquiring Mokogodo when he clambers down. Not that vigilant nanny Sileita is going to allow