Our Herd of Hope is a family of 21 life-sized bronze elephants embarking on the journey of a lifetime as they migrate across London. Leading the herd is our matriarch, symbolic of the mother and family each of the infant elephants, in the care of the Sheldrick Trust, lost when they became orphaned. She represents our Keepers, our team and you, our wider family who help to give these elephants a second chance at life. 

Each smaller elephant represents our real-life herd, from brave Enkesha through to big-hearted Ndotto. Despite the many life-threatening difficulties that they have faced, including poaching, human-wildlife conflict and natural disaster, we have helped them survive and thrive, and the compassion, caring and joyful nature of these individuals is an inspiration to us. In honour of each of our orphans and their individual stories, we are privileged to share these sculptures with you so that even if you can’t visit us in East Africa, you have another opportunity to join our herd.

Created by internationally acclaimed artists Gillie and Marc, the sculptures aim to raise funds and awareness for this next generation of elephants who will grow up into the healthy, supported and loved elephants of tomorrow thanks to the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust and our supporters.