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Bali Ends Elephant Riding: Push for Conservation Education

1/27/2026

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Bali's elephant-riding attractions will close after a circular from the Ministry of Forestry directing centers to end elephant-riding.
The circular is not formal law but is enforceable through conservation licensing, allowing provincial authorities to revoke non-compliant permits.
BKSDA Bali, the provincial conservation agency, is monitoring facilities and has issued warning letters.
Ratna Hendratmoko, head of BKSDA Bali, urged conservation institutions to adopt educational and innovative tourism practices.

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Story summary

Bali's elephant-riding attractions will close after a circular from the Ministry of Forestry directing centers to end elephant-riding.
The circular is not formal law but is enforceable through conservation licensing, allowing provincial authorities to revoke non-compliant permits.
BKSDA Bali, the provincial conservation agency, is monitoring facilities and has issued warning letters.
Ratna Hendratmoko, head of BKSDA Bali, urged conservation institutions to adopt educational and innovative tourism practices.