Big Life Foundation

Science in action ATE x Big Life Foundation are tackling elephant fence breaking using camera traps and practical field trials. Real solutions for coexistence.   youtu.be/uW1kevur0Ok

A LUCKY ESCAPE Heavy rains swept a ranger vehicle downstream in Rombo, but thanks to our mechanics, it should be back on patrol soon. A reminder of the tough conditions rangers face on the frontlines of conservation. biglife.org/program-update…

3 weeks of near-constant rain have turned Amboseli bright green. Flooded roads and rivers have stranded some ranger bases—teams even had to toss GPS units across a river so patrol data could be logged. The early rains may mean fewer elephant crop raids and less bushmeat poaching.

TWO WOMEN, ONE EXTRAORDINARY TEAM From ranger training to keeping headquarters running, Susan and Alice represent the dedication that powers conservation at Big Life. Read their story: biglife.org/program-update… #InternationalWomensDay

Corporal Agostino Mutinda Mutua is one of Big Life’s certified drone pilot rangers. Using drones, he helps guide elephants away from farms and protect communities across the ecosystem. Sign up for our e-news for more ranger stories from the field: biglife.org/enews

Want to hear directly from Big Life’s rangers? From the radio room to the field, people like Job Lekanayia Tarayia help protect wildlife and communities every day. Sign up for ranger stories and updates: biglife.org/enews

THE MOST BEAUTIFUL SPOTS IN KIMANA SANCTUARY Right now, two cheetah cubs are learning to keep up with their mother in Amboseli. 🐆 Their birth marks the first in Kimana in decades — a milestone made possible by rangers, communities, and partners. 🔗 biglife.org/program-update…

THE MOST VALUABLE TREE IN KENYA? Since 2017, Big Life rangers have helped confiscate 26.5 tons of illegally harvested sandalwood and arrest 171 traffickers to protect this slow-growing tree. Learn more: biglife.org/program-update…

Thank you, Bush and Beyond, for investing in conservation. A portion of their safari revenue supports Big Life’s work alongside rangers and local communities to protect wildlife and wild spaces across the Greater Amboseli ecosystem. #TravelForGood

Q4 HIGHLIGHTS: Rangers patrolled 203,219 km, arrested 30 suspects & seized 33 kg ivory, 79 snares, 236+ kg bushmeat. 653 livestock compensated ($37,683) with zero retaliatory killings. 88,000+ acres protected. Read more: ow.ly/zlAR50Yj5Ta

As we close the year, we do so with pride—and heavy hearts. In December, we lost our Predator Protection Coordinator, Daniel Ole Sambu. His legacy lives on through our rangers and communities protecting 2M+ acres of wilderness. Read our Q4 report: biglife.org/images/operati…

TRACKING HOPE: COLLARED ELEPHANT GIVES BIRTH 🐘 A GPS collar helped our team uncover an incredible surprise in the Chyulu Hills — a tiny new calf, protected by its herd. Read more: biglife.org/program-update… #elephant #wildlife #kenya

Snow on Mount Kilimanjaro. Underground water. Lush swamps in Amboseli. Hippos thriving where you might least expect them. Today we’re celebrating the powerful connections that keep this ecosystem alive. 🌍🦛 #WorldHippoDay

Today we’re celebrating all the ways love shows up — in family, friendship, and in protecting the wildlife and wild places that inspire us. 💚 Honor someone special with a Valentine tribute gift. We’ll send a personalized e-card. 💌🐘 give.biglife.org/-/XFTTZAVU

This Valentine’s Day, give a gift that protects giraffes, elephants, lions, and wild lands—alongside the community rangers on the front lines. 💌🦒 Donate in honor of someone you love & we’ll send them a personalized Valentine’s e-card. give.biglife.org/page/FUNHUVABN…

🐘 BABY BOOM in Amboseli! After the deadly 2022 drought, heavy rains in 2023–2024 helped trigger an incredible rebound: 220+ elephant births in one year. Over 30% of females gave birth—far more than expected. These calves are the future. Protecting habitat now is everything.

Inspire your Valentine with a gift that gives back! 💛 Explore @templestclair animal pendants, benefiting Big Life's conservation efforts. Visit: templestclair.com/pages/arcadia-…

DISASTER, AVERTED 🌧️ Late December rains saved Amboseli! We received a quarter of our annual rainfall in just days, pulling us back from drought. Grass is enough to sustain wildlife until the next rains. 🌱 #Amboseli

KILIAVO LOSES 5th COURT CASE Kenya’s Supreme Court has dismissed Kiliavo’s final appeal, upholding the revocation of its license and protecting a vital wildlife corridor near Amboseli. A major win for communities, wildlife, and the rule of law. biglife.org/program-update…

Zebra stripes are beautiful and brilliant! 🦓 Unique patterns help confuse predators and regulate temperature. Join us in celebrating International Zebra Day tomorrow! Thanks to the Big Life rangers and supporters, zebras continue to dazzle! #internationalzebraday