During the poaching wars of 70s and 80s, 90% of Zambia's elephants were slaughtered and, whilst numbers showed signs of recovery, in recent years there is evidence to suggest that illegal poaching has begun again. The slaughter leaves behind young orphans whose prospects of survival are remote, without human intervention. Illegal poaching not only destroys the adult elephant population, but threatens the next generation as well and with that the survival of the species in Zambia.

The elephant orphanage and new nursery facility provides the expert care needed to rehabilitate orphaned baby elephants before their re-release into the wild. These facilities not only save the lives of these young elephants but serve as a focal point for local communities to learn more about the importance of the elephant to their wildlife heritage in Zambia. Through this process of conservation, outreach and education the future for the elephant in Zambia looks a litte brighter.