Elephant riding has been banned worldwide due to the inhumane treatment of the animals and the harsh training elephants endure to work with tourists. Now, facilities that offered these types of ...

Day after day around the world, countless elephants suffer a bleak existence in the name of tourism. From living sad, unnatural lives in captivity to being worked to exhaustion and treated cruelly by ...

A group of Thailand tourists had quite the experience during their visit to Khao Yai National Park last month when they encountered a friendly bull elephant who attempted to sit on top of their car.

While the ethics of holding animals in captivity is a hotly debated topic, the Smithsonian’s Elephant Trails community is a great case study for the benefits of zoos. The spacious elephant barn is ...

This time of year, when hydration is so important and enjoyable, we often take our tea chilled. But if my read of the seasonal tea leaves is correct, the days of steaming cups are fast approaching.

For the folks who live near Khao Yai National Park in Thailand, it’s not unusual to spot a friendly elephant every once in a while. In fact, there’s a 27-year-old male elephant who is well known in ...

Elephant Walk And if you want to attack your mouth with a whole different elephant ride through the jungle, consider blending Assam tea with alcohol. To get you started, just in case an elephant ...

Happy Elephant Care Valley, in Chiang Mai, Thailand is about to embark on a landmark agreement to transition to become a truly elephant-friendly venue. This move will end all contact between tourists ...