The Lewa Wildlife Conservancy works as a catalyst for the conservation of wildlife and its habitat.
It does this through the protection and management of species, the initiation and support of community conservation and development programmes, and the education of neighbouring areas in the value of wildlife
Rhinoceros conservation: is the core of the conservation programme, especially the black rhinos.  
Grevy's Zebra: A critical species for global conservation, which is abundant on Lewa.
Its numbers have greatly declined in unprotected areas, and it is now globally threatened  
The Sitatunga: spectacular aquatic antelope - are extremely rare in Kenya, and in order to safeguard their future, some animals were translocated from the only site where they were known to occur to the swamp at Lewa.  
Lewa Predators: These include cheetah, lions, leopard, hyena, and rare visits by wild dogs  
Capture and translocations: Lewa is rich in wildlife with densities as high as anywhere in Africa. As a result Lewa often participates in the translocation of animals to neighbouring conservation areas and National Parks.
Rescue and Treatment:
Lewa is very often called upon to help and support the various dealings with the emergencies of wildlife because if its expertise and experience  
Orphans: Orphaned wildlife is assisted until they can be released back into the wild.  
Elephants on Lewa: Lewa has been an important refuge for elephants.
Several herds use Lewa as part of their home range.