Baby elephants at the Sheldrick orphanage
City & Day Tours

Nairobi · Karen

Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage

Meet the orphaned calves

The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust rescues orphaned elephants and rhinos and rewilds them. Public visiting is one hour a day — 11am.

  • 11am public feeding daily
  • Keepers explain each calf's story
  • Foster an elephant for closer visits
  • Profits fund anti-poaching

Duration

1 hour

Best for

Families, conservation-minded travellers.

The details

Public hour

Strict 11am–12pm window. We always arrive early.

Foster

Foster a calf (~USD 50/year) for evening visits — much more intimate.

FAQ

Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage — common questions

Can I touch the elephants?
Not at the public hour. Fosters get closer access in the evening.

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