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Naipoki’s new baby is a special milestone for us: He is the 80th known calf born to an orphan we rescued, raised, and reintegrated back into the wild. This new generation is helping to secure a future for Kenya's elephants - one baby at a time. www.sheldrickwildlifetrust.o...
November 28, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Naipoki’s new baby is a special milestone for us: He is the 80th known calf born to an orphan we rescued, raised, and reintegrated back into the wild. This new generation is helping to secure a future for Kenya's elephants - one baby at a time. www.sheldrickwildlifetrust.o...
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As a survivor of the Tulsa Race Massacre, Viola Ford Fletcher bravely shared her story so that we’d never forget this painful part of our history. Michelle and I are grateful for her lifelong work to advance civil rights, and send our love to her family.
Viola Fletcher, Oldest Survivor of the Tulsa Race Massacre, Dies at 111
www.nytimes.com
November 25, 2025 at 12:45 AM
As a survivor of the Tulsa Race Massacre, Viola Ford Fletcher bravely shared her story so that we’d never forget this painful part of our history. Michelle and I are grateful for her lifelong work to advance civil rights, and send our love to her family.
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When newly rescued calves arrive at our Nursery, they might be grieving, or arrive in a state of dehydration or starvation. Your support provides the specialist milk formula for night feeds, the warm blankets that comfort them, the Keepers who sit vigil through those first difficult nights.
November 23, 2025 at 6:31 PM
When newly rescued calves arrive at our Nursery, they might be grieving, or arrive in a state of dehydration or starvation. Your support provides the specialist milk formula for night feeds, the warm blankets that comfort them, the Keepers who sit vigil through those first difficult nights.
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Naipoki’s new baby is a special milestone for us: He is the 80th known calf born to an orphan we rescued, raised, and reintegrated back into the wild. This new generation is helping to secure a future for Kenya's elephants - one baby at a time. Meet more tiny trunks: www.sheldrickwildlifetrust.o...
November 18, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Naipoki’s new baby is a special milestone for us: He is the 80th known calf born to an orphan we rescued, raised, and reintegrated back into the wild. This new generation is helping to secure a future for Kenya's elephants - one baby at a time. Meet more tiny trunks: www.sheldrickwildlifetrust.o...
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It’s a bird… it’s a plane… it’s Super-Kipekee! Her bright blue 'cape' is as practical as it is stylish: Newly orphaned calves arrive cold, traumatised, and desperately missing their mothers' warmth. A soft blanket becomes their security – physical comfort that says "you're safe, you're not alone."
November 20, 2025 at 10:48 PM
It’s a bird… it’s a plane… it’s Super-Kipekee! Her bright blue 'cape' is as practical as it is stylish: Newly orphaned calves arrive cold, traumatised, and desperately missing their mothers' warmth. A soft blanket becomes their security – physical comfort that says "you're safe, you're not alone."
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Sheldrick Wildlife Trust
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"It’s a boy! Yesterday, our Voi team awoke to the best surprise: Naipoki had given birth to her first baby. As is tradition among our ex-orphans, she immediately journeyed home to celebrate with the people who raised her."
@sheldricktrust.bsky.social
"It’s a boy! Yesterday, our Voi team awoke to the best surprise: Naipoki had given birth to her first baby. As is tradition among our ex-orphans, she immediately journeyed home to celebrate with the people who raised her."
November 13, 2025 at 11:19 PM
Sheldrick Wildlife Trust
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"It’s a boy! Yesterday, our Voi team awoke to the best surprise: Naipoki had given birth to her first baby. As is tradition among our ex-orphans, she immediately journeyed home to celebrate with the people who raised her."
@sheldricktrust.bsky.social
"It’s a boy! Yesterday, our Voi team awoke to the best surprise: Naipoki had given birth to her first baby. As is tradition among our ex-orphans, she immediately journeyed home to celebrate with the people who raised her."
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Our anti-poaching dogs aren’t just working dogs – they’re much-loved members of the ranger family. Each is paired with a handler, building trust and teamwork through hours of training. On long patrols, first-aid trained handlers carry up to 8 litres of water each to keep everyone hydrated!
November 10, 2025 at 10:05 PM
Our anti-poaching dogs aren’t just working dogs – they’re much-loved members of the ranger family. Each is paired with a handler, building trust and teamwork through hours of training. On long patrols, first-aid trained handlers carry up to 8 litres of water each to keep everyone hydrated!
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This sums up Zigi perfectly – bold, curious and a bit of a showboat. As Umani’s youngest grandcalf, he has no shortage of nannies. His mother, Zongoloni is one of our success stories. Rescued after poachers killed her mother, we raised her until she was ready to return to the wild: swt.bio/zongoloni
November 9, 2025 at 10:05 PM
This sums up Zigi perfectly – bold, curious and a bit of a showboat. As Umani’s youngest grandcalf, he has no shortage of nannies. His mother, Zongoloni is one of our success stories. Rescued after poachers killed her mother, we raised her until she was ready to return to the wild: swt.bio/zongoloni
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Tytan communicates with his Keepers through huffs, puffs, snorts, and squeaks. Each sound carries meaning. He may not trumpet like elephants or roar like lions, but his repertoire is rich and nuanced. Listen carefully next time you see him – he's got plenty to say: www.swt.bio/tytan
November 9, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Tytan communicates with his Keepers through huffs, puffs, snorts, and squeaks. Each sound carries meaning. He may not trumpet like elephants or roar like lions, but his repertoire is rich and nuanced. Listen carefully next time you see him – he's got plenty to say: www.swt.bio/tytan
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Shop with Purpose
Every purchase from the SWT Shop helps protect wildlife and wild places: sheldrickwildlifetrust.org/shop
🎄Festive ornaments now in stock
❄️ Stay warm with our selection of hats
☕ Enjoy a hot drink in our mugs
🎁 Carry your gifts in our tote bags
➕ Lots more to discover
Every purchase from the SWT Shop helps protect wildlife and wild places: sheldrickwildlifetrust.org/shop
🎄Festive ornaments now in stock
❄️ Stay warm with our selection of hats
☕ Enjoy a hot drink in our mugs
🎁 Carry your gifts in our tote bags
➕ Lots more to discover
November 8, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Shop with Purpose
Every purchase from the SWT Shop helps protect wildlife and wild places: sheldrickwildlifetrust.org/shop
🎄Festive ornaments now in stock
❄️ Stay warm with our selection of hats
☕ Enjoy a hot drink in our mugs
🎁 Carry your gifts in our tote bags
➕ Lots more to discover
Every purchase from the SWT Shop helps protect wildlife and wild places: sheldrickwildlifetrust.org/shop
🎄Festive ornaments now in stock
❄️ Stay warm with our selection of hats
☕ Enjoy a hot drink in our mugs
🎁 Carry your gifts in our tote bags
➕ Lots more to discover
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Where Amali goes, our herd follows. She reminds us of a young Lima Lima, forging ahead, alerting them of danger and tracking down any wayward members of the herd. She is easy to recognise with distinctive trunk — a poacher’s snare severed the tip. Our survivor has adapted marvellously.
November 7, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Where Amali goes, our herd follows. She reminds us of a young Lima Lima, forging ahead, alerting them of danger and tracking down any wayward members of the herd. She is easy to recognise with distinctive trunk — a poacher’s snare severed the tip. Our survivor has adapted marvellously.
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Tytan, is starting to find his feet - settling into his new home. Helping him every step of the way is Notty the zebra - who survived a similar heartbreaking past. Now inseparable - drinking their bottles side by side and sleeping in adjacent stables: swt.bio/tytan
November 6, 2025 at 10:51 PM
Tytan, is starting to find his feet - settling into his new home. Helping him every step of the way is Notty the zebra - who survived a similar heartbreaking past. Now inseparable - drinking their bottles side by side and sleeping in adjacent stables: swt.bio/tytan
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Bring the orphans into your lives every day with our 2026 Calendar. So many faces await within - each image featuring orphaned animals in our care. Proceeds from our wall-hanging calendar benefit our conservation projects - meaning every purchase can make a difference for wildlife.
November 1, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Bring the orphans into your lives every day with our 2026 Calendar. So many faces await within - each image featuring orphaned animals in our care. Proceeds from our wall-hanging calendar benefit our conservation projects - meaning every purchase can make a difference for wildlife.
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We live in a fast-paced world where being busy can be seen as a badge of honour. There's no doubt that, behind the scenes, our Nursery is a hive of activity (milk bottles don't mix themselves!) yet the orphans remind us what truly matters: spending time with family, and taking a moment to rest.
November 1, 2025 at 10:16 PM
We live in a fast-paced world where being busy can be seen as a badge of honour. There's no doubt that, behind the scenes, our Nursery is a hive of activity (milk bottles don't mix themselves!) yet the orphans remind us what truly matters: spending time with family, and taking a moment to rest.
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Pardamat and Olomunyak are evenly matched – usually!
One morning, Olomunyak approached from behind and gave Pardamat a shove. This invitation to play was not welcomed. Trumpeting, Pardamat turned around and the boys clashed heads in a serious contest of strength before he calmed down quickly.
One morning, Olomunyak approached from behind and gave Pardamat a shove. This invitation to play was not welcomed. Trumpeting, Pardamat turned around and the boys clashed heads in a serious contest of strength before he calmed down quickly.
October 31, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Pardamat and Olomunyak are evenly matched – usually!
One morning, Olomunyak approached from behind and gave Pardamat a shove. This invitation to play was not welcomed. Trumpeting, Pardamat turned around and the boys clashed heads in a serious contest of strength before he calmed down quickly.
One morning, Olomunyak approached from behind and gave Pardamat a shove. This invitation to play was not welcomed. Trumpeting, Pardamat turned around and the boys clashed heads in a serious contest of strength before he calmed down quickly.
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Mzinga's journey has been one of quiet determination. Rescued as a tiny calf, she has grown into a confident young elephant who provides a gentle welcoming presence to newly rescued orphans arriving at our Nursery.
You can support Mzinga's ongoing care: swt.bio/mzinga
#FosterFriday
You can support Mzinga's ongoing care: swt.bio/mzinga
#FosterFriday
October 31, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Mzinga's journey has been one of quiet determination. Rescued as a tiny calf, she has grown into a confident young elephant who provides a gentle welcoming presence to newly rescued orphans arriving at our Nursery.
You can support Mzinga's ongoing care: swt.bio/mzinga
#FosterFriday
You can support Mzinga's ongoing care: swt.bio/mzinga
#FosterFriday
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New baby alert! Yesterday morning, Kilabasi made the pilgrimage home to proudly introduce her new baby - a little girl we’ve named Kanika. Kanika brings the total of calves born to wild living orphans to 79!
Read Kilabasi’a story: SWT.bio/kilabasi
Read Kilabasi’a story: SWT.bio/kilabasi
October 29, 2025 at 2:06 PM
New baby alert! Yesterday morning, Kilabasi made the pilgrimage home to proudly introduce her new baby - a little girl we’ve named Kanika. Kanika brings the total of calves born to wild living orphans to 79!
Read Kilabasi’a story: SWT.bio/kilabasi
Read Kilabasi’a story: SWT.bio/kilabasi
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Arthi's tummy is always set to "food o'clock". He's the first to bellow for milk around feeding time and, after finishing his bottle, he trumpets for seconds. If no leftovers are around to be snaffled up, he'll make the most of the fresh browse on offer in the Park instead.
#NewRescue
#NewRescue
October 27, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Arthi's tummy is always set to "food o'clock". He's the first to bellow for milk around feeding time and, after finishing his bottle, he trumpets for seconds. If no leftovers are around to be snaffled up, he'll make the most of the fresh browse on offer in the Park instead.
#NewRescue
#NewRescue
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Korbessa, Natibu, Toto, and Mwinzi have mastered the art of the wind-down. Whether it's claiming the best mud wallows, sneaking extra lucerne at breakfast, or simply sprawling in the shade during the heat of the day, these four little elephants know how to enjoy life.
#FridayFeeling
#FridayFeeling
October 26, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Korbessa, Natibu, Toto, and Mwinzi have mastered the art of the wind-down. Whether it's claiming the best mud wallows, sneaking extra lucerne at breakfast, or simply sprawling in the shade during the heat of the day, these four little elephants know how to enjoy life.
#FridayFeeling
#FridayFeeling
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Kipekee emerged from her mud bath looking rather pleased with herself – until Muridjo and Mzinga decided it was time for a critical lesson: proper dust bath technique. Support Kipekee as she learns the survival skills she needs to reclaim her place in the wild: www.swt.bio/kipekee
#NurseryLife
#NurseryLife
October 25, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Kipekee emerged from her mud bath looking rather pleased with herself – until Muridjo and Mzinga decided it was time for a critical lesson: proper dust bath technique. Support Kipekee as she learns the survival skills she needs to reclaim her place in the wild: www.swt.bio/kipekee
#NurseryLife
#NurseryLife
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Two months into Nursery life, Arthi is growing in confidence, character, and size. During feeding times, he confidently leads the herd, messily gulps down his bottle, and then demands another! His confidence a positive sign that he has already found his place among our Nursery family: swt.bio/arthi
October 18, 2025 at 10:09 PM
Two months into Nursery life, Arthi is growing in confidence, character, and size. During feeding times, he confidently leads the herd, messily gulps down his bottle, and then demands another! His confidence a positive sign that he has already found his place among our Nursery family: swt.bio/arthi
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Handcrafted from sterling silver, no two necklaces are exactly the same - just like elephants!
Inspired by our Orphans' Project, proceeds help us offer second chances to baby elephants, keep wild families together, and give hope for the future of Kenya's wildlife: sheldrickwildlifetrust.org/shop
Inspired by our Orphans' Project, proceeds help us offer second chances to baby elephants, keep wild families together, and give hope for the future of Kenya's wildlife: sheldrickwildlifetrust.org/shop
October 17, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Handcrafted from sterling silver, no two necklaces are exactly the same - just like elephants!
Inspired by our Orphans' Project, proceeds help us offer second chances to baby elephants, keep wild families together, and give hope for the future of Kenya's wildlife: sheldrickwildlifetrust.org/shop
Inspired by our Orphans' Project, proceeds help us offer second chances to baby elephants, keep wild families together, and give hope for the future of Kenya's wildlife: sheldrickwildlifetrust.org/shop
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Godoma has decided she's ready to become a mother – even if her chosen "baby" isn't quite ready to leave! This ex-orphan tried to kidnap her favourite dependent orphan, Baraka, one morning this month. The Keepers noticed immediately and called back all the ex-orphans so Baraka didn't have to choose.
October 14, 2025 at 9:11 PM
Godoma has decided she's ready to become a mother – even if her chosen "baby" isn't quite ready to leave! This ex-orphan tried to kidnap her favourite dependent orphan, Baraka, one morning this month. The Keepers noticed immediately and called back all the ex-orphans so Baraka didn't have to choose.
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Bold and strong like her ex-orphan mother Sonje, one afternoon, Sulwe showed her mettle when warthogs emerged from their burrow and caught the group unawares. The nannies quickly gathered the babies, but Sulwe stood her ground and blew a squeaky, shrill trumpet to chase the intruders away!
October 14, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Bold and strong like her ex-orphan mother Sonje, one afternoon, Sulwe showed her mettle when warthogs emerged from their burrow and caught the group unawares. The nannies quickly gathered the babies, but Sulwe stood her ground and blew a squeaky, shrill trumpet to chase the intruders away!
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Tiny, surprisingly feisty, and the undisputed darling of the Nursery herd. Just like her name, which means ‘unique’, Kipekee's story is far from typical – involving a rapid-response rescue to save this milk-starved baby, and a desperate attempt to treat her dying mother: swt.bio/kipekee
October 13, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Tiny, surprisingly feisty, and the undisputed darling of the Nursery herd. Just like her name, which means ‘unique’, Kipekee's story is far from typical – involving a rapid-response rescue to save this milk-starved baby, and a desperate attempt to treat her dying mother: swt.bio/kipekee