Elephant Aid International (EAI) announced that they are working to retire Mundi, a 34-year-old female African elephant, to the organization’s new refuge in Attapulgus, Ga.
Archives: EAI in the News
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Elephant sanctuary could get first resident
Elephant Refuge North America (ERNA) will be home to Mundi, a 34-year-old female elephant who currently lives at the zoo in Mayaguëz, Puerto Rico.
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Founder of Georgia elephant sanctuary to screen documentary in Quincy Friday
EAI founder Carol Buckley and “UNCHAINED” director Alex Rivera explain the hardships of captive-held elephants and EAI’s work to improve their welfare in this interview with the Tallahassee Democrat.
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Rotary learns about elephants in Attapulgus
EAI founder Carol Buckley speaks on the lives of captive elephants to a South Georgia Rotary Club and provides a progress update on Elephant Refuge North America.
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Bravo! This Tourism Company Has Stopped Cruel Elephant Rides
Tiger Tops and Elephant Aid International are credited for their collaborative project to bring positive change for elephants in Chitwan National Park.
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Elephant-back safaris stopped
Tiger Tops in Nepal continues to lead the way in eco-friendly tourism. This article in the Kathmandu Post explains Carol Buckley and Elephant Aid International’s role in the transition.
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Q&A With Author Carol Buckley – Founder of The Elephant Sanctuary & Elephant Aid International
An interview with EAI founder Carol Buckley about her life’s work and dedication to elephants.
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Being Taken for a Ride
A recent World Animal Protection study shows 3 out of 4 elephants used for tourism and entertainment in Asia are in poor condition. Study author Jan Schmidt-Burbach points to the important work of Elephant Aid International in helping improve the welfare of captive elephants.
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Nepal Safari Camp Ends Elephant-Back Tours
“When people go on an elephant-back safari, the animals just become transport,” says Marie [Jensen]. “But when you walk with them, you get to watch how they move, how they feed and how they interact in as natural a way as is possible for a captive elephant.”
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Don’t Call It Glamping: 10 Amazing Luxury Camping Adventures
National Geographic rates Tiger Tops Elephant Camp its #1 luxury camping experience.
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Video Shows Alleged Elephant Abuse at German Zoo
Carol reviews footage of alleged abuse of elephants at Hanover Zoo in Germany. In her review, she concluded that the elephants are living under a constant threat at the zoo.
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South Georgia Elephant Ranch to Open Later this Year; 5 Things to Know
Elephant Aid International founder Carol Buckley hopes to open the [South Georgia] ranch as soon as possible. With less than a week to go before the perimeter fence is complete, the organization is hoping to start on the second fence as soon as possible.