A HERD OF ORPHANS Film

A HERD OF ORPHANS
Feature Documentary Film (2018) | Runtime: 86 minutes

When poachers kill adult elephants for their ivory, the calves that are left behind are orphaned, homeless, and unable to survive without the care of a herd. Their survival is dependent on the extraordinary people who dedicate their lives to protecting and raising them at an elephant orphanage tucked deep within the heart of Zambia. This endearing film is an inside look into their lives and the struggles they face as they grow up as A HERD OF ORPHANS.

Filmmaker Kelly Bakos captures the heartwarming, humorous and cheeky personalities of these orphans while interweaving stories about daily survival and coming of age within an unnatural setting—while threats still abound.

(Elephant Orphanage Project — Game Rangers International)

This feature length film offers a unique perspective on the impacts of ivory poaching. Poachers slaughter entire herds, taking ivory from both adult and sub-adult animals. After the killing ends, young calves are orphaned, helpless and left to die. My hope is that after watching the film and connecting with these enchanting and humorous orphans, people will stand up to loudly say no to ivory, making sure to spread the word amongst their friends and family.