EAI IN THE NEWS

January 4, 2019 - WFSU News

South Georgia might seem an unlikely place to find elephants. But that’s where an internationally-respected conservationist has built a sanctuary for these largest of land mammals.

October 30, 2018 - Xinhua

Elephant Aid International (EAI) Board member A. Christy Williams, Ph.D., acknowledges the efforts of the government of Yangon to combat wildlife trafficking and raise awareness of wildlife conservation as the city prepares to hold a “Voices for Wildlife” festival.

August 7, 2018 - Tallahassee Democrat

EAI founder Carol Buckley provides an update on the progress of Elephant Refuge North America and plans for moving Mundi to the new elephant refuge in Attapulgus, Georgia.

August 2, 2018 - WCTV Eyewitness News

The small south Georgia town of Attapulgus will soon have some new residents - elephants. EAI founder Carol Buckley shares the excitement about Elephant Refuge North America.

July 20, 2018 - Home & Yard Magazine Tallahassee

A feature on Elephant Refuge North America’s special landscape and the work of EAI founder and CEO Carol Buckley.

January 25, 2018 - Clean Malaysia

As Malaysian government officials continue to dismiss concerns of animal advocates, EAI founder Carol Buckley points out design flaws of the elephant enclosure at the Kemaman Zoo that cause stress and poor welfare for the zoo’s elephants.

January 2, 2018 - Bulawayo24 News

Elephant Aid International (EAI) Advisory Council member Peter Stroud explains the psychological, social and physical trauma elephants face in zoos in this article on 31 young, wild elephants captured in Zimbabwe being transferred to China.

December 4, 2017 - La Vanguardia

EAI Founder Carol Buckley shares her life’s journey to improve the welfare of captive elephants in an interview with La Vanguardia journalist Ima Sanchís.

December 4, 2017 - La Vanguardia

La fundadora de EAI Carol Buckley comparte el viaje de su vida para mejorar el bienestar de los elefantes cautivos en una entrevista con la periodista de La Vanguardia Ima Sanchís.

October 15, 2017 - Wanderlust Travel Magazine

Phoebe Smith recounts her experience at Tiger Tops Tharu Lodge, where EAI helped develop elephant-friendly walking excursions with elephants as guides.

October 4, 2017 - ABC 27 WTXL

Elephant Aid International (EAI) announced that they are working to retire Mundi, a 34-year-old female African elephant, to the organization's new refuge in Attapulgus, Ga.

October 4, 2017 - Tallahassee Democrat

Elephant Refuge North America (ERNA) will be home to Mundi, a 34-year-old female elephant who currently lives at the zoo in Mayaguëz, Puerto Rico.

September 19, 2017 - Tallahassee Democrat

EAI founder Carol Buckley and "UNCHAINED" director Alex Rivera explain the hardships of captive-held elephants and EAI’s work to improve their welfare in this interview with the Tallahassee Democrat.

September 5, 2017 - The Post-Searchlight

EAI founder Carol Buckley speaks on the lives of captive elephants to a South Georgia Rotary Club and provides a progress update on Elephant Refuge North America.

August 3, 2017 - Lady Freethinker

Tiger Tops and Elephant Aid International are credited for their collaborative project to bring positive change for elephants in Chitwan National Park.