From adopting two elephant calves named ‘Baby Dilmah’ and ‘Ted’, named after former New Zealand All Blacks rugby coach, Dilmah has been committed to elephant conservation since 2011.
Alongside adopting these orphaned calves and giving them a home ‘til they are once again able to go into the wild, Dilmah Conservation has funded the renovation of the Elephant Transit Home (ETH) at the Udawalawe National Park and has been actively involved in the protection of disabled elephants who are unable to survive in the wild. Dilmah continues to support the ETH by aiding with daily operations such as feedings and other requirements, along with establishing a dedicated information centre to raise awareness about these majestic creatures and provide an educational experience to visitors to the park.
Further efforts include collaborating with the Department of Wildlife Conservation and the Centre for Conservation and Research in radio collaring two elephants to study the movement patterns and understand the behaviour of these magnificent animals.
Our continued support of the ETH continues to be a testament to Dilmah Founder Merrill J. Fernando’s promise to serve humanity with kindness to People & Nature.
