Rescue of Orphaned Elephant Doldol | Sheldrick Trust

Doldol is our miniature miracle. She is the smallest orphan to ever come into our care — claiming a title previously held by Kithaka and then Ndotto — and, truth be told, she hasn’t grown much since then! Beneath this diminutive frame is an enchanting personality and a mighty determination.

Established in 1977, the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust (SWT) operates the world’s most successful orphan elephant rescue and rehabilitation program, rescuing and hand-rearing orphaned elephants and other animals that have lost their mothers, all too often as a result of human activity. But we do much more than this. Through our Aerial, Anti-Poaching and Mobile Veterinary Units, we safeguard the natural environment and provide immediate assistance to wild animals in need. We also secure irreplaceable wilderness areas so that animals will always have space to roam and work with local partners and communities to ensure people and wildlife can live alongside one another.

[jandimarco]

Just adopted her. What dedication her carers have shown. Please thank them.

[hilaryroper]

Special little elephant, tender and precious! Thank you for loving her so much!
Praying for healing for Mishak's, Peter's and Jonas's hearts.

[richardsmith]

It broke my heart to hear that this little miracle had sadly passed away in her sleep. I'm a grown man but I had tears in my eyes most of the day. These amazing animals are so very special that every one of them is unique. Doldol was certainly very special. Thank you all at SWT for caring for her. Thank you to the keepers for loving her. I am so very sorry for your loss.

[annaburns]

I say this often on here, but the keepers are heroes to me and I am so grateful for them.

[fern]

Very proud to be part of it with my little donation, cheers from Luxembourg 🇱🇺 europe

[nicoladavenport]

It is so impressive how the decades of experience, expertise and research of the Sheldrick Trust now enables neonates like Doldol to survive and thrive. Great work.

[pacoshuman]

Thank you Mishak...thank you for being so wonderful to this little creature; she's not so little any more.

[Clodi]

Sorry I can’t watch miniature Doldol ! just cry ! so tiny angel ! so adorable ! Doldol is in the Eleohant paradise not alone ! 🙏🏼🥲😔 I was devastated !!

[finchatton]

This is such a sad and tragic story of a newborn baby elephant, that has become an orphan as soon as she was born. Doldol is so small, fragile and is so delicate. She is blessed to have the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust save her life and give her the love she needs. it is so uplifting to see the orphans and other animals rescued and given a second chance in life. The orphans and the Trust need your help, and today 29th November is giving Tuesday where every donation will be doubled.
If you can please support the Trusts vital work and help save more baby elephants like little Doldol, please adopt her or give a donation if you can. Thank you to everyone who cares about saving these beautiful animals. The work of Generations continues.

[narissama]

May this beautiful elephant God created survive becoming healthy and happy. Thank you for your great care. God bless you.

[Believe.Do.Enjoy.Repeat]

THANK YOUUUU !!! everyone at SHELDRICK wildlife TRUST

[Clodi]

farewell forever miniature Doldol so tiny so brave so courageous I never forget you 👼real baby angel 🥲😭😭😭😭

[malasharma]

God Bless you and your family Mishak ❤️🙏thankyou !

[avs]

I still return to this beautiful light
❤ I'm still not over the loss. I still have her on my cell lock screen
Thank you for the days of love & care provided by Mishak & your extraordinary team. ❤

[Claireelliott]

Elephant protectors / keepers are very special human beings doing extraordinary work. Hats of to them!

[SA-hynw]

Is there anything cuter than a baby elephant? This was so wholesome!❤

[joymoore]

Little angel Doldol ❤❤😢...we are missing you😢💔😭.. forever!

[yogamitwendy]

Thank you everyone for saving this precious baby. Especially Mishak, you are the true heroes and angels on earth.❤❤❤

[marie-clauderecchia]

So heartwarming to see !
Thanks a million to this wonderful carer !

[candyrushascendedphoenix]

I am so glad God made Angels like you all...i pray you all always are blessed