Adopt an Elephant!

Born Free’s founders were inspired to fight on behalf of wildlife after their experiences with Pole Pole, an elephant who was taken from the wild as a calf and died a tragic early death at the London Zoo. Decades later, these intelligent creatures continue to be subjected to inhumane captivity in zoos and circuses around the world. Wild elephants also face threats from poachers, the ivory trade, habitat loss, and conflict with human communities. Asian elephant populations have declined by at least 50% in the last three decade, and African elephants have become locally extinct in some part of their former range.

Protect these precious animals by symbolically adopting an elephant! Your adoption gift will support Born Free USA’s work to end the keeping of elephants in captivity and protect elephants from poaching, wildlife trade, and other threats. For only $1 a week or $5 a month, you can create a brighter future for these animals.

In addition to knowing you are protecting this species, you will receive an adoption package that includes an adoption certificate, a species information sheet, a photo of an elephant in the wild, and updates about our campaigns work. You can maximize your adoption gift by selecting the check box that reads “I’d like to increase the amount that helps elephants by making this adoption virtual” to receive adoption materials via email (without a plush toy). These adoptions also make great gifts!