Sheldrick Wildlife Trust

Founded in 1977, Sheldrick Wildlife Trust is a charity based in Nairobi, Kenya working on nature & wildlife conservation, animal welfare, environment & climate.

The Sheldrick Wildlife Trust is a Kenya-based wildlife conservation charity founded in 1977 by Dame Daphne Sheldrick in memory of her husband David Sheldrick, founding warden of Tsavo East National Park. Based in Nairobi with a field headquarters in Kaluku bordering Tsavo East National Park, it is best known for its Orphans Project, which rescues, hand-rears and rewilds orphaned elephants and rhinos. It also runs anti-poaching, aerial surveillance, veterinary, habitat protection and community engagement work across Kenya. Separately registered entities support its work in the UK, the USA and Canada.