Generated by All in One SEO v5.0.1.1, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # elephantCREW Coexistence & Conservation through Community, Research, Education & Welfare ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://www.elecrew.org/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [The Story of the Elephant CREW](https://www.elecrew.org/2024/06/25/the-story-of-the-elephant-crew/) - The Story of the Elephant CREW At the heart of the Elephant CREW Foundation are the Elephant CREW team members – a dedicated team who are promoting and educating about coexistence and elephant conservation in the local communities of Zimbabwe as well as to the international public. But what is the inspiring story behind this - [Witnessing Coexistence on the Jafuta Reserve](https://www.elecrew.org/2024/06/25/witnessing-coexistence-on-the-jafuta-reserve/) - Witnessing Coexistence on the Jafuta Reserve At the heart of the Elephant CREW’s efforts to promote human-elephant coexistence is their home base – the Jafuta Reserve. Located along the boundary of the iconic Zambezi National Park, the Jafuta Reserve provides a unique window into the realities of living alongside Africa’s largest land mammals.Elecrew and elephants ## Pages - [Home](https://www.elecrew.org/) - Coexistence & Conservation through Community, Research, Education & Welfare. Join us in making a difference by volunteering your time and talents. - [Elie Friends](https://www.elecrew.org/elie-friends/) - Elecrew Elie Friends A community of hearts standing together. More Than Just Names This isn’t just a list.It’s a reflection of every person who has supported, uplifted, and walked alongside the mission. Each name represents kindness, generosity, and the power of people coming together to create real change. Our Friends We are proud to recognise - [Elephants](https://www.elecrew.org/elephants/) - Elephants The Ambasador Herd Remarkable individuals – Ambassadors for a magnificent species Tatu FEMALE, 19 YEARS OLD Tatu is the oldest female in the herd, having come into human care due to drought operations in Mabalauta in 1993. She has spent most of her life since then with Moka at different elephant tourism companies. Tatu - [Contact Us](https://www.elecrew.org/contact-us/) - Contact us Get In Touch We’d Love To Hear From You Find us Here Jafuta Reserve Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe Get In touch +263 772 260 839 +263 717 306 399 education@elecrew.org ceo@elecrew.org Visiting Hours Mon- Sun: 9am- 5pm Let's Connect On Social Media Facebook-f Instagram Feel free to visit our social media pages and don’t - [Review Us](https://www.elecrew.org/review-us/) - Saw The herd? Share Your Experience Please leave us a review on your chosen platform. Trip Advisor Google Business Facebook Please stay in touch on social media Facebook Instagram Excellent rating Based on 6 reviews Verified Elephants are wonderful creatures! Great group of people, great group of elephants and a great experience. This is a - [Trustees](https://www.elecrew.org/trustees/) - Elecrew The Trustees Allen Roberts SHAREHOLDER & DIRECTOR OF SHEARWATER ADVENTURES Allen is an Africa tourism expert with 30 years’ experience in developing and operating tourism businesses in multiple southern African countries. Allen has valuable experience in managing protected wildlife areas and has been involved in several successful conservation initiatives including a Black Rhino breeding - [Team](https://www.elecrew.org/team/) - Elecrew The Team ‘If you want to go quickly, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.’ Gerald EDUCATION & ELEPHANT MANAGER Gerald started out as an elephant guide back in 1995. He has worked at many different elephant facilities and has a Zimbabwean learner guide license and Zambia professional guide license. Like - [Our Story](https://www.elecrew.org/our-story/) - Who we are Elephants are the main beneficiaries Elephant CREW, or eleCREW, was formed in 2017 as a non-profit charitable trust. The elephants were formerly owned by tourism operators for commercial tourism, engaged in elephant back safaris. In September 2017, the herd made their way by foot from their old home to the Jafuta reserve, - [Welfare](https://www.elecrew.org/welfare/) - WElfare The Welfare Program `ElephantCREW is the first elephant facility in Africa to reach compliance with the historic ‘Standards for the Management and Welfare of elephants in human care in Southern Africa’. This is a truly meaningful set of standards developed by Welfare Scientists, Wildlife Veterinarians, Welfare and Conservation NGO’s in conjunction with elephant care - [Education](https://www.elecrew.org/education/) - Education The Education Program The elephantCREW Education Program sits at the very heart of our project and is central to achieving our aims and objectives. The basic introductory program, known as ‘Through the Eyes of an Elephant’, is a half-day elephant focused activity designed to challenge perceptions, inform about conservation issues and educate participants on - [Research & Discovery](https://www.elecrew.org/research-discovery/) - Elecrew Research & Discovery Articles dedicated to the Research & discovery of our elephants Summary of Study: Differences in Mother–Infant Bond and Social Behavior of African Elephant Calves This study compared African elephant calves raised in the wild (in situ) and in zoos (ex situ).Mother–Calf Bond:Wild calves stayed much closer to their mothers (mostly in - [Research](https://www.elecrew.org/research/) - Research The Research Program ElephantCREW provides unique multidisciplinary research opportunities to discover what is happening in the elephant world. Access to the Ambassador Herd allows a depth of insight and granular detail about the lives of individual elephants difficult to reproduce with wild elephants, however, we also have direct access to the free-roaming elephants that pass through the - [Elephant Conservation Volunteering Opportunity at EleCREW!](https://www.elecrew.org/elephant-conservation-volunteering-opportunity-at-elecrew/) - Join Us at Jafuta in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe! Why Volunteer with Us? At EleCREW, we are committed to fostering coexistence between humans and elephants. Your involvement will contribute directly to vital research initiatives, enhancing our knowledge and practices for the sustainable management of both wild and domesticated elephant populations. Volunteer Opportunities -Participating in Human-elephant interaction - [Through The Eyes Of An Elephant](https://www.elecrew.org/through-the-eyes-of-an-elephant/) - Through The Eyes Of An Elephant Book Now A unique elephant awareness activity Have you ever wondered how an elephant sees, hears, smells and feels the world? Or what emotions and intellect do we share with these large-brained, social mammals? Our awareness activity and education program starts with an engaging and informative immersive talk. Following - [Elephant Adoptions](https://www.elecrew.org/elephant-adoptions/) - Elecrew Adoptions Platinum Donors Adopt An Elephant Adoption Fee $50 USD for a monthly fee for one year that covers all needs of an elephant and its caregivers for one year Monthly Updates Donors will receive monthly personal emails containing photos and clips of the adopted elephant. About Adoptions Each elephants needs more than one - [Get Involved!](https://www.elecrew.org/get-involved/) - There are 3 ways to Get Involved… Experience Through the Eyes of an Elephant Become an eleFRIEND Volunteer to help Elephants 1. Experience Through the Eyes of an Elephant Book Now! One Health At eleCREW we have strict sanitary protocols to which we ask all visitors to adhere, so that we may maintain a safe, - [Blogs](https://www.elecrew.org/blogs/) - Archives insight into the world of elephants All Animal and human coexistance EleCrew Elephant Conservation Volunteer Donate Post Timeline Track down the history 25 June 2024 Elephant Conservation Witnessing Coexistence on the Jafuta Reserve At the heart of the Elephant CREW’s efforts to promote human-elephant coexistence is their home... Read More 25 June 2024 EleCrew - [Community](https://www.elecrew.org/community/) - Community The Community Engagement Program ElephantCREW works directly with local communities affected by Human-Elephant Conflict (HEC). We aim to improve the lives of these communities and aid greater coexistence with the wildlife that they live side by side with. Get Involved Join us in making a difference by volunteering your time and talents. Your contribution can have a meaningful impact! Conserving our environment one - [Donations](https://www.elecrew.org/donations/) - Support elephant conservation in Victoria Falls by donating to EleCREW. Every contribution helps protect elephants, fund research, and uplift local communities. - [Partners](https://www.elecrew.org/partners/) - Our Partners - [Chilli Defence Project](https://www.elecrew.org/chilli-defence-project/) - Chilli Defence Project Donate eleCREW works directly with local communities affected by Human-Elephant Conflict (HEC). We aim to improve the lives of these communities and aid greater coexistence with the wildlife that they live side by side with. What have we done so far? Elephant CREW, in collaboration with Connected Conservation, has pioneered innovative chilli - [Dump Fencing Project](https://www.elecrew.org/dump-fencing-project/) - Dump Fencing Project Donate This underscores the critical necessity of the Dump Fence Project by Elephant CREW, aiming to prevent such heartbreaking losses and foster harmonious coexistence between humans and wildlife. What have we done so far? The initial stages of the Dump Fencing Project involved identifying the problem of elephants consuming toxic waste, partnering - [Bee Defence Project](https://www.elecrew.org/bee-defence-project/) - Bee Defence Project Donate eleCREW works directly with local communities affected by Human-Elephant Conflict (HEC). We aim to improve the lives of these communities and aid greater coexistence with the wildlife that they live side by side with. What have we done so far? In the initial stages of the Bee Defence Project, Elephant Crew ## Products - [Ambassador Herd](https://www.elecrew.org/product/ambassador-herd/) - Vet Bill $75/for ambassador herd elephant for a month $900/for ambassador herd for a year. Salary Of An Elephant Carer $350/for the monthly salary Supplementary Food $300/for supplementary food for a member of our ambassador herd for one month. $3600/for supplementary food for a year. - [Donation](https://www.elecrew.org/product/elephant-education-program/) - Vet Bill $75/for ambassador herd elephant for a month $900/for ambassador herd for a year. Salary Of An Elephant Carer $350/for the monthly salary Supplementary Food $300/for supplementary food for a member of our ambassador herd for one month. $3600/for supplementary food for a year. ## Categories - [EleCrew](https://www.elecrew.org/category/elecrew/) - [Elephant Conservation](https://www.elecrew.org/category/elephant-conservation/) - [Animal and human coexistance](https://www.elecrew.org/category/animal-and-human-coexistance/) ## Product categories - [Community Programs](https://www.elecrew.org/product-category/community-programs/) - [Ambassador Herd](https://www.elecrew.org/product-category/ambassador-herd/)