Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage Nairobi

 A must visit for any traveler to East Africa is the Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage  which is engaged in rescuing orphaned baby Elephants and take care of them, nursing them,  performing surgeries if required.

When the elephants become 4 years old they  are left back in wilderness.  Currently they have about 27 baby elephants.  Out of which is one blind Elephant which though much older it is being kept protected.


Between 11 am to 12.00 noon the baby Elephants come to the designated place where bottles of milk ( human milk formula with other nutrients are added)  are given to them.  Then the ranger explains when and where was that particular baby rescued and what's its current age.  They come close to you enabling you to touch them 

Thank you  David Sheldrick  the one Man whose service gas  helped this project to get established and has been carried on for the last 45 years in operating the most successful rescue and conservation efforts for the preservation of wild life through the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust.



quoting from their website

" The Sheldrick Wildlife Trust has developed an extensive, multi-faceted approach to conservation to ensure a greater and long-lasting impact for wildlife.


Through our Aerial, Anti-Poaching and Mobile Veterinary Units, we are actively safeguarding the natural environment and providing immediate assistance to wild animals in need. Our renowned Orphans’ Project allows us to respond to and rescue orphaned baby elephants, rhinos and other wild species across Kenya, so that they might enjoy a life back in the wild when grown.

Community Outreach engages us with local people living alongside wildlife, while our Saving Habitat initiative is focused on securing irreplaceable wilderness areas so that animals will always have space to roam.


Working alongside the Kenya Wildlife Service, the Kenya Forest Service and local communities our multifaceted approach to conservation is underpinned by our collaboration with local communities bordering Kenya’s National Parks. Working alongside Kenya’s local people is paramount in securing a safe and bright future for both wildlife, humans and reducing human-wildlife conflict."


Thank you volunteers and rangers for all your service to these beautiful animals.





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