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Adopt A Rhino

Several threats are edging rhinos closer to extinction. The continuing threats from illegal hunting for sport and poaching for their horns, and for use in traditional Asian medicine, mean that rhino numbers have fallen dramatically from historical levels.

The numbers of almost all species of rhino are declining – there are just over 18,000 white rhino, 5,630 black rhino, 3,588 Indian rhino and between 40 and 708 Sumatran Rhino. Javan rhino are the only species not to be in decline, but there are still just 65-58 left in the wild.

Adopt a rhino today

Several threats are edging rhinos closer to extinction. The continuing threats from illegal hunting for sport and poaching for their horns, and for use in traditional Asian medicine, mean that rhino numbers have fallen dramatically from historical levels.
The numbers of almost all species of rhino are declining – there are just over 18,000 white rhino, 5,630 black rhino, 3,588 Indian rhino and between 40 and 708 Sumatran Rhino. Javan rhino are the only species not to be in decline, but there are still just 65-58 left in the wild.
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WHY ADOPT A RHINO?

Adopting a rhino helps support Born Free’s work to protect wild rhinos in Meru National Park, in Kenya. Your adoption can help fund vital equipment for our rhino rangers support the work of the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) to protect black and white rhino, support KWS rangers carry out daily monitoring and patrols in the Rhino Sanctuary, and help protect the vital habitat for rhino.

Wild rhino populations have plummeted in recent decades, and the main cause of this is poaching for the illegal wildlife trade, driven by a demand for rhino horn. With the support of rhino adopters, Born Free is campaigning to end this illegal trade for good.

Your adoption will help fund both our conservation and campaigning work to secure a better future for this critically endangered animal. With as little as 40 of some rhino species remaining, every adoption can have a huge impact.

WHAT'S INCLUDED IN YOUR RHINO ADOPTION

You can choose either a physical adoption pack, which you will receive in the post and comes with an optional soft toy. Alternatively, you can opt for a digital adoption pack where 33% more of your adoption fee can go towards our vital work (compared to a physical adoption), and this would be received via email. Both types of adoption pack feature a personalised adoption certificate.

Help care for rhinos with an adoption, and you’ll receive your exclusive adoption pack containing…
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Adoption Pack

Including an adoption certificate, animal story, fact sheet and beautiful photo of your adopted animal.
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Regular Updates

Including a print or digital copy of our bi-annual My Adopt magazine with exclusive updates on all our adopted animals, and regular emails to let you know how your adopted animal is doing.
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Soft Toy

If you pick a physical adoption pack, you can have your own cuddly toy to keep at home. Toy may vary from one shown.

BY ADOPTING A RHINO, YOU WILL HAVE A MASSIVE IMPACT

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Protect rhinos in Meru National Park, Kenya

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Fund vital equipment for the sanctuary’s rhino rangers

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Help Born Free lobby governments and campaign against trophy hunting and the rhino horn trade

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Help protect the vital habitat where rhino live

ADOPTING A RHINO AS A GIFT?

For adopt a rhino gifts, the adoption certificate can be personalised with the name of your choice when you purchase the adoption. If you choose a physical adoption, delivery can be arranged to a separate address; if you choose a digital adoption the adoption pack will be sent to you, for you to pass on to the recipient.

 

NEED HELP WITH YOUR RHINO ADOPTION?

Read our FAQs below or call our customer support team on 01403 240170.

Adoptions last one year (those paid monthly by direct debit roll over until cancelled).

For VAT purposes, of your total donation, £13.50 (inc. VAT) if you opt to receive a soft toy and £6.00 (inc. VAT) if you opt not to receive a soft toy, will be considered as payment for the benefits received.

 

ADOPT A RHINO FAQS

Helping us protect rhinos from poaching and the ivory trade with a rhino adoption couldn’t be easier:

  • Select the amount you want to pay by Direct Debit each month: £3, £5, £10 or more, or if you prefer a one-off payment you can choose to donate any amount from £36
  • Fill out your adoption details including the name on the certificate and the start date
  • Complete your billing & delivery details
  • Enter your payment details. You can pay by card or PayPal

You can choose to donate either from £3 per month, or a one-off payment from £36, depending on your preference. The more you donate, the more we will be able to achieve for these beautiful creatures and don’t forget, we’ll keep you updated as we progress!

Choosing to pay by Direct Debit helps your money go further; it helps our long-term planning and keeps our administration costs down.

When you adopt a rhino, you will receive either a digital or physical adoption pack, depending on what you chose. The pack contains a personalised certificate, animal story, fact sheet and photo for display. You will also receive a copy of our bi-annual My Adopt magazine with exclusive updates, and if you chose a physical pack with a soft toy, you will receive a rhino soft toy.

Most importantly, your adoption helps us delivery vital conservation work, ensuring we protect rhino and their vital habitats.

Digital adoptions mean no packaging, minimal carbon footprint and maximum support for your adopted animal, and Born Free’s work. Digital adoptions mean 33% more of your adoption fee will go directly towards helping animals, compared to choosing a physical adoption pack.

You will receive the digital pack by email, containing all the adoption documents and a personalised adoption certificate, which you can either keep for yourself, or forward on to your chosen recipient if you are buying the adoption as a gift.

We will process and send your order within 3 working days and would normally expect it to arrive within 7 working days to addresses within the UK. Please allow 28 days for delivery on overseas orders. Please note – we cannot hold orders for delivery on a specific date.

For overseas orders, customs charges may be levied prior to delivery. We would suggest checking to see if these may apply before placing your order.

Orders do not need to be signed for but come in a box which won’t fit through the letterbox, so you will need to be available to accept the delivery. It will either be left in a safe place or a card will be left if you’re unavailable.

We have a digital magazine where you will be able to track the progress of your rhino adoption. In addition, we send emails to keep you posted.

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