Elephant Aid International

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Tiger Tops Makes Top 10

There’s a lot happening at ERNA! Volunteers and staff are now planting various types of bamboo. This will create an environment resembling elephant habitats in Asia. Plus, bamboo is the staple of wild Asian elephants’ diet. Sign up to become a volunteer today and help us create a thriving elephant environment.

Foot health is a critical issue for elephants living in captivity, as the overall health of the elephant depends on proper foot care. EAI provides training to mahouts on how to take proper care of elephant feet to reduce the risk of disease. The 2nd annual Foot Care Workshop will occur in Nepal in October! Learn more.

Congratulations, Tiger Tops Elephant Camp! National Geographic selected Tiger Tops as one of the top 10 luxury camping experiences. Learn more.

If you are unable to volunteer at ERNA this spring/summer, you can still help… even from your home! Consider making a donation to ERNA today. THANK YOU!

Fatal foot diseases due to improper care have become an epidemic among elephants living in captive environments. EAI promotes proper foot care education for mahouts — and the next workshop will be taught in October. Learn more.

On Tarra: “She has just taken me on my life’s journey… She is it. She is the reason I do anything, the reason I’ve learned anything. She is my mentor.”

June 5, 2017
Flashback Photo!

The next volunteer date will be June 17th. Sign up today!

We are still fundraising for the elephant fence for ERNA. We are so grateful for those who have donated and shared our posts to spread the word! The sooner we build the fence, the sooner the elephants will arrive. Select Elephant Refuge North America on the Donate page.

Carol: “The reality is that the captive-held elephant is a shell of her/his self. Everything about their life is dominated… And what that does in a highly developed and intelligent mind is it creates a syndrome called ‘learned helplessness.’ This condition is a result of continual, long-term abuse by a caregiver who also provides what the animal needs to survive.”

Did you know? Due to EAI’s efforts, The Nepal government is committed to all its female elephants at its 15 elephant facilities living chain-free. Learn more about chain-free.

Flashback to this sweet photo. Tarra meeting her cousin Brooke for the first time in 2004. Elephants are such kind, gentle beings.

Foot trimming facilitates the overall health of elephants by preventing bone disease. The 2nd annual Foot Care Workshop will occur in Nepal in October. Learn more.

June 5, 2017
Top 5 Things to Know About ERNA

If you are unable to volunteer at ERNA this spring/summer, you can still help out! We need compassionate individuals to donate items from our Wish List. With your contribution, these items will be used prepare ERNA to be a perfect home for elephants. THANK YOU! View our Wish List here.

Did you see this new study? Elephants help our ecosystem by transporting seeds to new locations through feces. Researchers found that African elephants can transport seeds in their feces up to 65 kilometers (40.4 miles) — farther than any other land animal.

Check out the top 5 things you need to know about Elephant Refuge North America including details about its location, purpose and how many elephants will be thriving on the land.

UNCHAINED will be shown at the Enfoque International Film Festival in Puerto Rico June 14-17. Learn more about this important documentary here.

Watch how it’s done. 700 pounds of tire lifted from the bed of the truck to the hub of Big Blue’s front axel.

Big Blu has new shoes and is ready to head back out into the habitat, YAHOO! Thank you Martha Till, Wendy Adams and everyone who underwrote the cost to foam fill the tractor tires ensuring that we can continue our habitat restoration without experiencing continual tire punctures. Puncture-Free, we are so excited.

May 14, 2017
Chain Free Corral Project Has Released 106 Elephants

Carol was recently interviewed for KBOO radio’s Voices for the Animals program. “Listen and prepare to be inspired and moved by this remarkable journey of love and hope.”

FACT: With the help of EAI, a total of 106 elephants have been released from chains forever in Nepal, Thailand and India. Read more about the project here.

To provide privacy for the resident elephants and security for the neighbors, Elephant Aid International is constructing a double fence system for Elephant Refuge North America. 30,000 feet of 8 foot high fencing takes some time and effort to install and our crew from Topnotch Fencing is doing an amazing job!

We’re creating the next generation of sanctuary for elephants in captivity… And we couldn’t continue this incredible journey without you. Please consider donating by clicking here — every dollar helps. Thank you for your support!

March 12, 2017
ERNA: A Sustainable, Eco-Friendly Paradise

ERNA will allow the opportunity for elephants to retire, recover, and thrive.

“The All Asia Elephant Tour gives you the opportunity to see first hand the range of work being done to improve the lives of captive elephants on the Subcontinent and South East Asia… To respectfully observe elephants from all backgrounds thrive in their environments is a once in a lifetime experience we cannot wait to share with you.” – Tiger Tops Elephant Camp

When Elephant Refuge North America is finished and occupied by elephants, live feed video streaming will be available on the EAI website. You will be able to watch the elephants in real time, while remaining non-invasive of their environment.

As the ERNA construction continues to progress, we will start needing YOUR help in the upcoming months. Once they become available, volunteer opportunities will be posted here and announced via our e-newsletter.

Deb Byczko shared her thoughts on EAI’s dedication to elephants.

Another fantastic photo showing how well the perimeter fence around ERNA is coming along. We are thankful for the hardworking construction crew!

The ERNA land features dense forests, lush pastures, and meandering streams — a perfect environment mimicking an elephant’s natural habitat. Learn more about the project here.

February 27, 2017
We Exist to Improve Elephant Welfare Worldwide

On Facebook, we asked you to tell us what you’ve learned about elephants by following the work of Carol Buckley and EAI. Margaret Mueller gave this important response.

We recently repaired a blown-out bridge at the creek crossing. This area will be preserved, conserved and left untouched, even by the elephants. The stunning hardwood bottoms.

Tiger Tops Elephant Camp is offering the incredible opportunity to book a tour to “respectfully observe” elephants in their natural environment.

We exist to improve elephant welfare worldwide — and we couldn’t help these magnificent beings as well as we do without your continued support. Thank you.

By sharing her life with Tarra, Carol gained profound insight into the emotional needs of elephants. She continues to utilize this knowledge when creating educational programs to improve elephant welfare standards. Read more about our founder here.

We are working hard to raise funds and complete the projects required before elephants make ERNA their home. To aid in this incredible journey, please click here and donate. Thank you for your continued support.

Sherry Heim offered these words of wisdom in the comments of one of our posts asking what you have learned by following the work of EAI and Carol Buckley.

UNCHAINED the documentary won the Animal Award at the Cinema Verde International Environmental Film Festival! The film was well received and was followed by Q&A by our Founder Carol Buckley, whose work in Asia was the subject of the film.

February 20, 2017