Yok Don National Park ended their elephant rides, replacing those abusive practices with an elephant-friendly model that allows travelers to observe elephants naturally in the forest.
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Milo meeting one of the many elephant orphans cared for at Sheldrick Wildlife Trust's Nairobi orphanage.
Is Visiting Nairobi’s Elephant Orphanage Ethical?
Before stepping foot into their magical conservation work…
Simply put, I cannot remember a time when I didn’t dream of visiting the elephant orphanage in Nairobi. Yes, I am aware of how crazy that sounds, but as a…
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