Sheldrick Wildlife Trust

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Ivory Orphan at the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust
Ivory Orphan at the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust

The Sheldrick Wildlife Trust is a conservation organisation in East Africa, known for its work in protecting, preserving, and conserving Kenya’s wildlife and habitats.[1] It was founded in 1977 by Dame Daphne Sheldrick to honour her late husband, David Sheldrick. Since 2001, it has been run by their daughter, Angela Sheldrick.[2]

Orphans Project

The Sheldrick Wildlife Trust is best known for its Orphans’ Project, which focuses on rescuing and rehabilitating orphaned infant elephants and rhinos.[1] It operates the a orphan elephant rescue and rehabilitation program.[1] As of now, they have successfully raised 320 orphans and attended 11,559 veterinary cases.[1]

In addition to this, the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust participates in other activities includeing anti-poaching, safeguarding the natural environment, enhancing community awareness, and providing veterinary assistance to animals in need.[1]

The Sheldrick Wildlife Trust also offers a public visit to their Nursery located in Nairobi National Park.[3]

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