Ethical tourism has been gaining traction for years. One of the attractions that has consistently made headlines for all the ...

In this eye-opening video, we take a closer look at the realities behind elephant rides, often seen in wildlife tourism hotspots. Watch as tourists prepare to board a large adult elephant outfitted ...

"Animal welfare is our main priority," said Emma Kristiana Chandra, the zoo's public relations manager, according to Antara.

Indonesia has formally prohibited elephant riding across the country, issuing one of the most sweeping bans of its kind in Southeast Asia. A win for animal rights: In an order issued late 2025, the ...

We're sure you don't need to be told, but riding elephants is not good. A new report by World Animal Protection titled Taken For A Ride says that 3 in 4 elephants in tourist entertainment venues ...

Indonesia has officially banned tourists from riding elephants at all tourist attractions. It is the latest government regulation since 2025.

TALLAHASSEE (CBSMiami/NSF) - Elephant rides, which the state recognizes as having become a "polarizing topic," could face a series of new rules when the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation ...

THE ELEPHANT, my companion for the morning, lumbered out of the woods onto a dirt slope next to a stream in northern Thailand. He appeared calm, ears flapping and tail swinging. But he was 9 feet tall ...