This is a page for everyone who is concerned about animal abuse - both the obvious immediate torture of animals, and the slow insidious sanitized type of destruction of the spirit of the elephant via zoos, circuses, temples and tourism. You are very welcome to post information about elephant life in the wild, elephant welfare in captivity, and uplifiting pics relating to elephants - everyone is an
admin! For a great overview of the elephant issue please settle back and enjoy this film narrated by Lily Tomlin>
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c3EWCeyJ5Fg
We hope that when the biggest and most obviously unsuitable animals are removed from circuses and zoos, it will pave the way for other animals. We would like the only options for elephants in the future to be in genuine wildlife eco safari parks, sanctuaries, or their natural habitat. Research, breeding programs and public access are still part of life in safari parks and sanctuaries. These are likely to be more effective in the long term when elephants live in conditions that support their natural functions physically, emotionally and socially. Safari parks and sanctuaries are also more effective for the public as enable more realistic education and holistic interactions. At Get Elephants Out of Circuses and Zoos we figure education is important to create a groundswell of awareness and eventually public opinion will force changes. Join us - be active by liking and sharing, commenting and contributing to the page - it's not just good for the elephants - getting involved feels good for our souls
