An Elephants Journey, A Richard Boddington Film
An Interview with Richard Boddington . . .
Sacrifice on the Frontlines of Conservation
Fourteen Community Scouts in the Lower Zambezi area (Luangwa District which is part of Rufunsa Game Management Area) have been working and putting their lives on the line without receiving their salaries since December 2017. . .
EEHV Advisory Group NEWS
Wildlife and zoo veterinarians, scientists, conservationists, and elephant specialists work for solutions to help young elephants threatened globally by EEHV virus . . .
WORLD Elephant Day – Aug 12, 2018
World Elephant Day is August 12th and it is going to be ele-fantastic! Not only are we all wearing our I ❤️ Elephants shirts to celebrate, we are relaunching the campaign so you can buy one for yourself! . .
2019 Conservation Grant Proposals due Aug. 10, 2018
The International Elephant Foundation is now accepting proposals for 2019 Elephant Conservation and Research Funding Support for African elephants, Asian elephants, and Ex-situ conservation and research projects.
RoundUp App – New Donation Opportunity
IEF has partnered with a new donation program called RoundUp App! It allows you to support us by simply donating your change – an easy way to make an impact without even feeling it.
Sign up today for the RoundUp App and every time you make a purchase it will […]
Elephant Ambassador Birthday at Wildlife Safari
To say that the Elephant Department at Wildlife Safari stays busy is an understatement. After over a year of fundraising through auctions, elephant art, and special encounters, they celebrated the opening of the all-new Tembo Trek habitat expansion in July! This amazing celebration also coincided with the 37th birthday of their herd’s special guy, George.
An […]
Patrol Elephant Poached! IEF & Others Offer Reward
Bunta, a patrol elephant working to protect his wild cousins in the Aceh province of Sumatra was found dead on June 9th, a victim of poisoning by poachers. Bunta was found with one of his tusks brutally removed. The 27-year-old critically endangered Sumatran elephant had worked with forest rangers, mahouts, and other trained […]
Remembering Stephen Eisele
Photo: Stephen teaching knot skills to delegates at an annual EMA conference. Photo Courtesy of Daryl Hoffman
The International Elephant Foundation is saddened to announce the passing of Stephen Eisele, a valued colleague and friend to many in the elephant industry for over 20 years. He was a long-standing member of the […]
Project Spotlight: Reduction of Poisoning of African Elephants
Elephants are being poisoned by poachers throughout Zimbabwe and Southern Africa.