Help take extra special care of an elephant that is close to your heart. 
GLOBAL SANCTUARY FOR ELEPHANTS
Together, we’re restoring hope, health, and dignity for elephants in need. Help us continue this vital work, and become part of each elephant’s new beginning.
Our Mission and the Future We’re Building
Global Sanctuary for Elephants exists to protect, rescue, and provide sanctuary for elephants worldwide. We create safe, wild spaces where captive elephants can live as naturally as possible—with vast open landscapes to explore, the companionship of a herd, and environments that nurture their physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Our vision is a future where every captive elephant has access to the space, care, and autonomy they deserve, and we partner with organizations around the world to help make that vision a reality.
Global Sanctuary for Elephants Established and Operates the Only Accredited Elephant Sanctuary Outside of the United States
The Crisis Facing Elephants and How We Are Helping
BUILDING ∙ RESCUING ∙ REHABILITATING
Captive elephants around the world face profound physical, mental, and emotional traumas that impact every aspect of their well-being. Sanctuary offers them the chance to heal, reconnect with the natural world, and rediscover what it truly means to be an elephant.
Meet the Sanctuary Elephants
Whether you adore Maia’s quirky ways and keep her close to your heart as she finds a new level of emotional strength, have a soft spot for Rana, her sweet vocalization and appreciation of everyday joys, embrace Mara because you are enamored with her sweet face and charmed by her innocence, think that Bambi’s energy livens up the herd, are enamored by Guille’s youthful spunk, or you are excited to watch how Baby adjusts to sanctuary, you can show them some extra love and support. You can become their Ele-Guardian or buy them a special gift from the Wishlist.
Adopt an Elephant
You can make a difference in the lives of rescued elephants by becoming an EleGuardian today. Learn more about what it means to adopt an elephant.
Join the Herd
Become a Pathfinder and make a lasting difference in the lives of rescued elephants. Pathfinders give monthly gifts that create a dependable source of support, helping provide daily care and space for their healing at sanctuary. Join a community of devoted friends committed to giving elephants a second chance.
Wear and Share Your Love for Elephants
Shop apparel, home goods, elephant prints, and more. Each piece is a meaningful conversation starter, helping raise awareness about the impact of captivity and the power of sanctuary. Wear them to brighten your day or share them with the elephant lovers in your life.
Shop more colors and styles today!
Latest Blog Posts and Updates
Baby is Tackling the Trees
It was morning and time for Baby’s breakfast delivery. Her caregivers drove around the outside of the yards for a bit, looking for her, but she wasn’t immediately visible. They…
Sunday Smile: After Dinner Snack
This week’s Sunday Smile is a picturesque background of hills, valleys, and trees–all gracefully framing the lovely Mara. Mara took a break after dinner and found a few bites of…
Loving Touches and Vocalizations
The morning breakfast routine isn’t necessarily that routine at all, at least with regard to where it will be served. Caregivers don’t know exactly where the elephants will be when…
Take the World Elephant Advocacy Pledge
Each of us has the power to shape a better future for elephants, and it all begins with a simple pledge. Take the World Elephant Advocacy Pledge today and share it with friends and family to help protect elephants worldwide.
