The Elephant Orphans
One hour only. From 11am until 12pm daily these baby elephants and their feeding time are open to viewing to the public, and only one hour to ensure they stay as unaffected as possible by human contact during their protection and rehabilitation by The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust in Nairobi, Kenya.
Baby elephants, and rhinos, from all over Kenya and other parts of Africa are brought to the centre rescued from poaching or from the live animal trade to the Middle East, the Far East and China. Each elephant has its own Keeper that stays with it 24 hours a day for comfort and protection, even sleeping together with the elephant. Those that are lucky enough to survive the trauma they have endured are nurtured, brought back to health and encouraged back into wild herds in Kenya’s largest national park Tsavo at around 3 years old.
The Conservation, Preservation and Protection that The Trust is committed to includes anti-poaching, safeguarding the environment, enhancing community awareness, addressing animal welfare issues, and providing veterinary help to animals in need. The rescue, hand-rearing and rehabilitation of elephant and rhino orphans is a fundamental and important part of The Trust’s projects and the education on the importance of conservation of wildlife and the environment to school children and visitors is vital to the future of Kenya.
Baby Elephant Orphans Playing
Teaching Conservation to School Children and Visitors
Baby Elephant Orphans dust-bathing with their Keepers
Baby Elephant Orphans being fed Special Formula Milk by their Keepers
Visitors learn about Conservation and the Orphaned Elephants
Visitors can touch the Orphaned Elephants under their Keepers' watch
School Children can learn about and touch each Baby Elephant during visits
Each Baby Elephant has their Keeper who is the only human allowed with them 24 hours
For more information email The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust on rc-h@africaonline.co.ke
