Can I ride an elephant in Bali?

Published by Anaya Cole on 09/05/2022

Can I ride an elephant in Bali?

BALI ELEPHANT RIDE TOUR IS OPPORTUNITY TO RIDING AN ELEPHANT INTO THE JUNGLE, VILLAGE AND RICE TERRACE AT BALI ELEPHANT CAMP, BAKAS ELEPHANT PARK, BALI ZOO ELEPHANT PARK AND TARO ELEPHANT PARK IN BALI ISLANDS.

Are there any ethical elephant sanctuaries in Bali?

While there are some in other parts of South East Asia that are ethical, there are no known ethical elephant parks in Bali – and any ‘sanctuary’ that offers elephant riding anywhere in the world should be avoided.

Is riding on elephants cruel?

But the truth is riding elephants should be avoided. In the US, organizations, including the Humane Society of the US and the Association of Zoos and Aquariums, are against riding elephants because of the abuse the animals undergo when they are taught to carry people, as well as safety concerns.

Where can I ride an elephant in Bali?

Here are some of the best places to enjoy an Elephant Ride in Bali:

1. Bali Safari and Marine Park.
2. Mason Elephant Lodge.
3. Bali Elephant Camp.
4. Taro Elephant Safari Park.
5. Bakas Elephant Camp.
6. Bali Zoo, Kampung Sumatra.

Is Bali Zoo ethical?

Due to this, I would avoid visiting any zoos in Bali. Tragically, a few Bali zoos also offer opportunities to have photographs with their tigers. Please avoid anywhere which offers interaction and photographs with tigers. These tigers grow through cruel processes and drugging to make this possible.

How much does it cost to ride elephants in Bali?

Elephant Ride Prices in Bali, Mason Taro Elephant Park Ubud

How do they train elephants in Bali?

In order to make elephants submit to elephant rides and other human interactions, they are taken from their mothers when babies and forced through a horrific training process known as ‘the crush’. It involves extreme physical restraints, inflicting severe pain and withholding food and water.