The practices surrounding elephant tourism vary widely, and not all are beneficial to these gentle giants. As travelers, it's crucial to understand how to engage with elephants responsibly, ensuring our interactions contribute positively to their wellbeing and conservation efforts and not to exploitation and cruelty.
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This is an image I took during a trip I took to Chitwan, Nepal. Sadly, the elephant safari rides are widespread and popular. Look closely at the right hind leg of the elephant. A big scar where she has been consistently chained is evident.
Ending Elephant Tourism Cruelty in Our Lifetime - Is it Possible?
Some 32 million people around the world support a campaign driven by Save The Asian Elephants (STAE) to stop elephant tourism cruelty. But why is this the case? Isn’t it fascinating watching them perform, bathing with an elephant or even riding one? You’ll be sure never to support this type of entertainment after you learn what these elephants had to go through.
Join me this week as I share a positive way in which we believe you have made a difference towards potentially ending elephant tourism cruelty in our lifetime.
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