Shannon Elizabeth Foundation

Shannon Elizabeth Foundation Rescuing, rehabilitating & protecting endangered wildlife. Home to Munu, the blind black rhino, & the Khusela Endangered Wildlife Sanctuary. 🦏

Conserving habitat and biodiversity through community partnerships, education & sustainable opportunity.

Named for the cyclone tearing through the region the night she arrived, Cycalona “Clonie” Gowen was always going to be a...
06/10/2026

Named for the cyclone tearing through the region the night she arrived, Cycalona “Clonie” Gowen was always going to be a force of nature. 🌪️

She cut her teeth in cash games before taking the tournament world by storm. She won the WPT Ladies’ Night title in 2003 in front of millions of viewers, went on to win Poker After Dark three times alongside only one other player in history, Johnny Chan, and took down the Bellagio Cup IV for $437,775, building a career that surpassed $1.6 million in earnings.

Today she’s a software engineer who dedicates her time to Math for America and other educational initiatives, using her platform to support learning and make a positive impact in communities.

And now she’s bringing all of it back to Vegas to tear through the Rhino Rumble. ♦️

The Shannon Elizabeth Foundation rescues, rehabilitates, and protects endangered wildlife while helping conserve habitats for future generations.

Knock her out and her bounty is yours. A prize within the prize for the boldest player in the room.

🃏 A bounty is waiting.

🦏 A mission is calling.

🎟️ Secure your seat via the link: https://bit.ly/rumblepoker.

More bounties coming soon. Will we see you at the tables?

When the most powerful voice in the creator economy decides to show up for wildlife, you pay attention.We are thrilled t...
06/08/2026

When the most powerful voice in the creator economy decides to show up for wildlife, you pay attention.

We are thrilled to welcome Creators Inc. and Andy Bachman, Founder and CEO of Creators Inc, as the Title Sponsor of the 2nd Annual Rhino Rumble Poker Championship, benefiting the Shannon Elizabeth Foundation .

Andy has built Creators Inc. into the world's largest social media management agency by understanding one thing better than anyone: communities change the world. Now he's bringing that belief to the conservation table.

The Shannon Elizabeth Foundation works hand in hand with local communities across South Africa, because protecting wildlife only lasts when the people sharing that land have a real stake in its future.

This is what it looks like when influence meets impact. 🦏

June 28, 2026, at The Stirling Club in Las Vegas

Seats are limited. Secure your seat here: https://bit.ly/rumblepoker

Raise or be raised. ♠️🦏The next Rhino Rumble bounty has been placed, and it’s on Ahmed Karrim.“I have never once beaten ...
06/01/2026

Raise or be raised. ♠️🦏

The next Rhino Rumble bounty has been placed, and it’s on Ahmed Karrim.

“I have never once beaten Ahmed at the table. Not even with aces in my hand. Though to be fair, he has more poker skill in his left pinky finger than I have in my entire body.”
— Shannon Elizabeth

Some players don’t just win hands. They make you remember the hand you lost. Ahmed is one of those players. Difficult to read, always present at the crucial moments, and no stranger to deep runs. He reached the final table at the first Rhino Rumble Poker Championship, and now he’s back as our bounty for the second year running.

“The more you give, the more you get.”
— Ahmed Karrim

The Rhino Rumble brings celebrities, high-stakes players, and passionate supporters together in one room, all playing for something bigger than the game itself.

The Shannon Elizabeth Foundation rescues, rehabilitates, and protects endangered wildlife, conserving habitats and creating lasting impact for future generations.

🃏 A bounty is waiting.
🦏 A mission is calling.
🎟️ Secure your seat before they’re gone.

More bounties coming soon. Will we see you at the tables?

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Bust them out or bust out trying. 🦏The first bounty has been placed, and she is .She taught herself poker from a book g...
05/28/2026

Bust them out or bust out trying. 🦏

The first bounty has been placed, and she is .

She taught herself poker from a book gifted as a joke. Then she used it to make the final table of the WPT Celebrity Invitational in 2008 and, in 2010, finished 3rd.
She doesn't bluff. She doesn't need to. And now Shannon Elizabeth has put a bounty on her head.

Here’s how it works:
Shannon has placed extraordinary individuals at the Rhino Rumble table. Be the first to knock them out of the tournament, and their bounty is yours.
A prize within the prize, for the boldest player in the room.

Think you've got the cards?
🎟 The early bird special closes in 3 days - secure your seat and your 5,000 bonus starting chips via the link in bio.

This is more than a poker tournament. Every hand played, every bounty claimed, every seat at this table supports the Shannon Elizabeth Foundation and the fight to protect Africa’s wildlife.

More bounties coming soon. Watch this space. 🃏

05/26/2026

🦏 Five days left on our Early Bird Special, and this is one you do not want to miss.

Purchase your ticket before May 31st and receive 5,000 bonus starting chips when you join us at the Stirling Club in Las Vegas on Sunday, June 28th for the 2nd Annual Rhino Rumble Poker Championship.

This is more than a poker tournament. It is a chance to be part of something that genuinely matters, to sit at a table knowing that the hand you play contributes to the protection of species that cannot advocate for themselves.

The event will be hosted by , with acclaimed tournament director as Master of Ceremonies, and poker pro curating the evening's festivities.

Whether you are a poker player, a wildlife advocate, or simply someone who wants to spend an evening doing good in a room full of people who care, there is a seat at this table for you. We would love to celebrate conservation with you on June 28th.

🎟 Tickets are live.
Link in the Shannon Elizabeth Foundation bio.

See you there! 🃏

Happy New Year from all of us at the Shannon Elizabeth Foundation 🤍As 2025 comes to a close, we want to thank every sing...
12/30/2025

Happy New Year from all of us at the Shannon Elizabeth Foundation 🤍

As 2025 comes to a close, we want to thank every single person who stood with us this year. Your support helped protect Munu and laid the foundation for what comes next.

There’s still time to make a year-end, tax-deductible donation before December 31. Your gift can be applied to your 2025 charitable write-off while directly supporting wildlife protection and the future of Khusela.

If you’ve been meaning to give, this is your moment.

Link in bio.

With gratitude and hope for all that 2026 will bring. ✨


At the Shannon Elizabeth Foundation, we’re building a sanctuary where endangered wildlife can heal, where critical land ...
12/02/2025

At the Shannon Elizabeth Foundation, we’re building a sanctuary where endangered wildlife can heal, where critical land is protected, and where local communities become guardians of the wild.

Your generosity today directly accelerates:
🦏 Our rehabilitation center for endangered wildlife
🌿 New black rhino holding bomas to ensure safe recovery and pre-release care
🛡️ More wildlife monitors, rangers, and security teams
💚 Meaningful jobs for the people who safeguard these precious animals

Khusela is more than a sanctuary—it’s a lifeline for species on the brink.
And with your support, we can expand this impact even further in 2026.

When we strengthen one sanctuary, we strengthen entire ecosystems.

Join us this Giving Tuesday and help build a safer future for wildlife.👉

Donate here: https://givebutter.com/sefdn

11/27/2025

This mother and her newborn nyala calf represent everything we work for:
protection, renewal, and the hope of a safer future for generations still to come.
From the early days of Animal Avengers (2001) to the Shannon Elizabeth Foundation today, and into everything we’re building at Khusela — we are endlessly grateful for our community.
Thank you for loving the wild with us.
Thank you for standing for the animals.
And together… the best is yet to come. 🤎🦏🌿

11/25/2025

It’s official… Munu has spoken! 🦏💚
Today we’re revealing some of his absolute favorite snacks — and yes, he’s got great taste. From crunchy treats to leafy goodness, this boy knows what he loves!

Who knew conservation could be this delicious? 🌳

What is your favorite snack?? Please share in the comments. 🍿

10/16/2025

Did you know? Nyala are shy, forest-dwelling antelopes native to southern Africa. At Khusela Sanctuary, these two young males enjoy safe access to fresh water — a small but vital part of their survival. 🦌💧

While Munu is the heart of our sanctuary, our mission extends beyond one rhino. Protecting habitat ensures that all wildlife can thrive. Every action we take helps create a healthier, more connected ecosystem for future generations.

🌿 To support our work, you can donate securely on our website at shannonelizabeth.org or give via Fidelity Charitable using an electronic funds transfer (EFT).

You can also make a gift through Givebutter: https://givebutter.com/sefdn

Your support protects wildlife, restores ecosystems, and keeps hope alive. 💚

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