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Elephant Ride Ban Threatens Welfare of Endangered Species

2/3/2026

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The government ban on elephant rides at zoos and conservation centers may harm the welfare of critically endangered elephants.
Conservation site operators in Bogor, West Java, warn the ban could affect elephant welfare.
Mr. Sugiyo, a landscape manager at Taman Nasional Way Kambas in Lampung, said poorly implemented restrictions could disrupt elephants' daily routines.
The restrictions may also reduce human interaction and increase stress and boredom for the animals.

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The government ban on elephant rides at zoos and conservation centers may harm the welfare of critically endangered elephants.
Conservation site operators in Bogor, West Java, warn the ban could affect elephant welfare.
Mr. Sugiyo, a landscape manager at Taman Nasional Way Kambas in Lampung, said poorly implemented restrictions could disrupt elephants' daily routines.
The restrictions may also reduce human interaction and increase stress and boredom for the animals.