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Why Elephants?

Elephants are unique in the animal world.

Elephants are equipped with features adapted for their survival.
Elephants are highly intellectual beings with complex behaviors.
Elephants are social animals that live in complex, multi-generational social groups.

Elephants are in trouble.

Elephants are keystone species vital to their ecosystems.
Elephants are under pressure and their survival is threatened.
​We can be a part of the solution to ensure their survival.

Elephants need our help.

Elephants living in human care help elephants living in the wild.
The training we do with the elephants in our care establishes trust to determine needs and provide high quality care.
The enriching envirionments we can provide contributes to increased animal welfare.
​​AZA facilities' public education programs increase conservation aweareness and inspires conservation action.
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  • Home
  • The TAG
    • Contacts
  • Elephants
    • African Elephants >
      • African Elephant SSP
    • Asian Elephants >
      • Asian Elephant SSP
    • Why Elephants?
  • Conservation
    • Asian Elephant SAFE
    • African Elephant SAFE
  • Documents for Elephant Care Professionals
    • Documents for Elephant Care Professionals
  • Conference, Training, & Events