The elephants’ guide to social distancing

20/04/2020

Right now, the best thing we can do as individuals during this pandemic is stay home as much as possible. Here are some social distancing tips from elephants

Thanks to your support, these elephants and many others will continue to receive food and vet care

Stay at home if possible

Jahn the elephant at the Following Giants elephant-friendly venue - World Animal Protection

 

Keep a safe distance from others if you must go out

Elephants Tanwa, Sow and Jahn at the Following Giants elephant-friendly venue - World Animal Protection

 

Wash your hands regularly

Elephants Chok and Jahn at the Following Giants elephant-friendly venue - World Animal Protection

 

Avoid touching your face

Chok the elephant at Following Giants elephant-friendly venue - World Animal Protection

 

Avoid panic buying food and toilet paper 

Sow the elephant at the Following Giants venue

The elephants in these photos are from Following Giants – a higher welfare, elephant-friendly venue in Koh Lanata, Thailand. Since the end of last year, they have been giving elephants who have suffered in the entertainment and logging industries a new, happier life.

Venues like Following Giants rely on responsible tourism, so the following months are going to be difficult. With your support, these elephants and many others will continue to receive food and vet care.

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On behalf of everyone at World Animal Protection, wishing you and your loved ones stay safe.