09/21/2025
Meet Pai Lin. She spent 25 years carrying tourists, sometimes up to six at a time. The heavy weight broke her spine and left her with scars from the seats strapped to her back.
Elephants are not built to carry loads like horses. The strain causes pain and lasting injuries.
In 2007, Pai Lin was rescued by Wildlife Friends Foundation Thailand. Now she lives safely in their sanctuary, cared for and free, though the damage to her body cannot be fixed.
This is the reality of elephant tourism. It may look fun in photos, but it leaves animals with broken bodies and broken lives. Always choose sanctuaries that care for, not exploit, elephants.
