Safeguarding Asia's wildlife in one of the world's most biodiverse landscapes
Elephant Family is dedicated to protecting Asian wildlife. As forests shrink, we work to restore and reconnect habitats through preserving vital wildlife corridors and by reducing the competition for food, water and space between wild animals and people.
Together with leading artists and designers, we create spectacular events where conservation meets culture, raising millions to secure a future for Asia’s elephants, tigers, and other remarkable wonders of the wild.
Elephant Family was founded in 2002 by the late Mark Shand to save the wild Asian elephant from extinction. Having travelled in India with an elephant called Tara, fondly known as the charity's true founder, Mark fell in love with Asian elephants, and was determined to bring their plight to the world’s attention.
He brought together a vibrant team of passionate, creative thinkers who worked to tackle the biggest threats to Asian elephants, habitat loss and human-wildlife conflict. Together, they created an array of spectacular events and campaigns that leveraged the power of art and creativity to raise awareness and inspired people to take action.
