Providing herd, home, rest, refuge, and individualized care for life, and raising public awareness of the complex needs and challenges of elephants.

Mailing Address

The Elephant Sanctuary
PO Box 393
Hohenwald, TN 38462

Phone

(931) 796-6500

elephant@elephants.com

Donate

Home / News / World News / Concern grows over lifting ban on elephant exports

May 13, 2019

By: PRATCH RUJIVANAROM
From: The Nation

Concern grows over lifting ban on elephant exports

ANIMAL-RIGHTS activists are up in arms over the Commerce Ministry’s plan to legalise the export of live domesticated elephants, saying the elephants could be harmed during transportation abroad – and wild elephants would likely pay a price too.

Sign up for EleNews!

Other Elecams

Africa Habitat CLICK TO VIEW
Q Habitat CLICK TO VIEW
Asia Habitat CLICK TO VIEW

We use cookies to ensure you get the best experience on our website. Learn more

Concern grows over lifting ban on elephant exports

Recent Posts

Elephants are intelligent creatures with complex physical and social needs.

Elephants in Sanctuary deserve nothing less than individualized, whole-elephant care for life.

“Sanctuary” means providing a safe haven and natural habitat, dedicated solely to elephant wellbeing.

Protected contact and positive reinforcement are cornerstones for working humanely and effectively with captive elephants.

Collaboration and sharing of best practices leads to better management, treatment and care for elephants everywhere.

Staff thrive on teamwork, continuous learning, and shared commitment to the wellbeing of the elephants entrusted to The Sanctuary’s care.

Honesty, integrity, and open communication with partners and key stakeholders are foundational to The Sanctuary’s relationship and business practices.

People can and must make a difference in protecting wild elephants so that the species can survive for generations to come.

Sign up for EleNews!