The Sanctuary's Year End Campaign STARTS TODAY with a $35,000 match! YOUR support keeps The Elephant Sanctuary a true sanctuary for our 11 residents: a place of Stability, Security, & Community. Each elephant’s story is different — where she was born, where she lived and/or performed here in North America, what she endured in captivity. But what Shirley, Sissy, Tarra, Nosey, Flora, Tange, Sukari, Billie, Debbie, Ronnie, and Minnie all share in common is that a new life began when they set foot i

MaiThai never had a happy childhood. That is the story of all captive working elephants. But when Rescue releases them from a life of bondage and servitude, they have opportunity to explore parts of themselves that reflect both joy and longing. MaiThai is almost 70 years old. Even late in life, a vitality can emerge where before there was no hope. This is the satisfaction of providing refuge to the Giant. #SaveElephantFoundation #ElephantNaturePark | Save Elephant Foundation - มูลนิธิอนุรักษ์ช้า

OKAHAO|| Large Crowd Gathers Around Displaced Elephant in Onaanda Following the recent sightings of elephant outside Etosha National Park, a large group of approximately 100 residents gathered in Onaanda village, Uukwambi district, as shown in a video currently circulating. The elephant, believed to have fled the park due to a devastating fire that destroyed large parts of its habitat, were seen seeking refuge near the village. However, the sudden presence of such a large crowd caused the elepha

Give a gift of life this holiday season At the SWT, miracles come in the form of rescued orphan elephants and rhinos who have survived against the odds. A gift of an adoption this festive season will not only keep them safe and warm, but also bring a sense of joy to your loved ones beyond measure. As Daphne Sheldrick best put it after meeting an orphan for the first time, “he touched my heart and made me want to protect him forever”. For those looking for a meaningful gift, our Adoption Program

This evening, Maxwell had guests for dinner! Black rhinos are solitary by nature, but he has a special friendship with these wild warthogs and often invites them into his domain. This is also a lovely display of trust on Max’s part. He is permanently blind, as a result of a congenital eye condition. Because of this, he would not survive in the wild and has a permanent home with us. He is a beloved (and very spoiled!) member of our Nursery family. To learn more about Max, visit: sheldrickwildlife