You can help elephants in the process of finding the perfect gift for the animal-loving kids in your life with the Baby Chaba elephant plushie from the Elephant Project.
Founded by Kristina McKean, who wanted to improve the lives of elephants held captive in Thailand and circuses in the U.S., The Elephant Project donates 100% of net proceeds to organizations such as The Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, The Elephant Cooperation, and Elephant Nature Park.
Kiki was the first elephant plush in the project’s collection, soon followed by Tembo. Both plushies stood at 8 inches tall. But a new, adorably-smaller-sized plush is entering the scene. The Baby Chaba plush, part of the SaveUs collection, is named after the real-world baby elephant Chaba, who currently lives at Elephant Nature Park. She and her mother, Chailert, were rescued together last year.
The two were previously captive elephants at an elephant camp in Thailand, with very little space to move. When they arrived at Elephant Park, they were greeted with a pile of fruits to eat and a sheltered area to run around in.
The plush Baby Chaba comes with a children’s book that teaches kids about the real Chaba’s story. Proceeds from sales will go to the aforementioned organizations, all focused on ending poaching and providing quality care to elephants. Though the real Chaba won’t be wearing any clothes, the Baby Chaba plush comes wearing a pink polka-dot dress.
The Elephant Project’s plushies are a good chance to give back, with an adorable plush as a bonus. The children’s book and plush both provide an opportunity to teach kids about the treatment of animals and getting involved in causes they care about. The Chaba plush is available now for $39 from The Elephant Project’s website.
