About
The Sheldrick Wildlife Trust (SWT) is a global leader in elephant conservation and one of Africa’s most established wildlife charities. It was created in 1977 by Dame Daphne Sheldrick to build upon the conservation vision of her late husband, David Sheldrick, the founding warden of Tsavo East National Park.
SWT is best known for its first-of-its-kind work rescuing orphaned elephants and rhinos, and reintegrating them back into the wild. However, rescuing orphaned elephants is futile if they do not have a true wilderness to one day call home. The long-term mission of SWT is to secure a future for all Kenya’s wildlife through the effective management and protection of key ecosystems across the country. Backed by decades of field experience, SWT has evolved into a multi-dimensional conservation body, tackling the greatest threats facing Kenya’s natural world and engaging local communities in the process.
The Sheldrick Wildlife Trust (SWT) is a global leader in elephant conservation and one of Africa’s most established wildlife charities. It was created in 1977 by Dame Daphne Sheldrick to build upon the conservation vision of her late husband, David Sheldrick, the founding warden of Tsavo East National Park.
SWT is best known for its first-of-its-kind work rescuing orphaned elephants and rhinos, and reintegrating them back into the wild. However, rescuing orphaned elephants is futile if they do not have a true wilderness to one day call home. The long-term mission of SWT is to secure a future for all Kenya’s wildlife through the effective management and protection of key ecosystems across the country. Backed by decades of field experience, SWT has evolved into a multi-dimensional conservation body, tackling the greatest threats facing Kenya’s natural world and engaging local communities in the process.