Updates On 15th Nov 2014

CALL FOR ACTION: The Truth Behind Elephant Rides in Thailand

Shared on behalf of the Asia for Animals Coalition, which ACRES is proud to be a part of.

Throughout Thailand, there are countless elephant tourist parks and camps. The vast majority of these camps are commercial enterprises, making huge amounts of money from tourists keen to have their photos taken with elephant calves, bathing with the elephants or riding them, or watching them paint. Some elephants are used in performances, dressed up and forced to perform unnatural, painful and demeaning tricks.

Every captive elephant you see in Thailand- with the exception of those still living in the wild and born in protected sanctuaries- has endured unimaginable cruelty and abuse. You can help end their suffering�

Please don’t pay for the elephants’ misery…

� NEVER go on elephant rides

� NEVER visit attractions with elephant shows or performances

� NEVER stay in resorts or hotels that have captive elephants

� NEVER use tour operators that book elephant rides or tours to elephant camps

Please click on the link below to find out more and to sign the AfA’s petition calling on the Thai government to take action against this cruelty.

Source: https://www.facebook.com/ACRESasia/photos/a.223077136522.136..

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ACRES has six focus areas: Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation, Wildlife Crime Investigation, Zoo Animal Welfare, Humane Education, Community Outreach and Promoting Cruelty-Free Living.

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