EAI IN THE NEWS

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.

July 29, 2017 - Kathmandu Post

Tiger Tops in Nepal continues to lead the way in eco-friendly tourism. This article in the Kathmandu Post explains Carol Buckley and Elephant Aid International's role in the transition.

July 16, 2017 - ReadRantRock&Roll

An interview with EAI founder Carol Buckley about her life's work and dedication to elephants.

July 14, 2017 - Nepali Times

A recent World Animal Protection study shows 3 out of 4 elephants used for tourism and entertainment in Asia are in poor condition. Study author Jan Schmidt-Burbach points to the important work of Elephant Aid International in helping improve the welfare of captive elephants.

July 14, 2017 - The Guardian

“When people go on an elephant-back safari, the animals just become transport,” says Marie [Jensen]. “But when you walk with them, you get to watch how they move, how they feed and how they interact in as natural a way as is possible for a captive elephant.”

May 14, 2017 - National Geographic

National Geographic rates Tiger Tops Elephant Camp its #1 luxury camping experience.

April 14, 2017 - National Geographic

Carol reviews footage of alleged abuse of elephants at Hanover Zoo in Germany. In her review, she concluded that the elephants are living under a constant threat at the zoo.

March 31, 2017 - AJC.com

Elephant Aid International founder Carol Buckley hopes to open the [South Georgia] ranch as soon as possible. With less than a week to go before the perimeter fence is complete, the organization is hoping to start on the second fence as soon as possible.

March 12, 2017 - KBOO

In this episode of Voices for the Animals, cohost Courtney Scott talks to renowned captive elephant expert, Carol Buckley. Listen and prepare to be inspired and moved by this remarkable journey of love and hope.

February 12, 2017 - WCTV

"I really see this as a healing place for the elephants first," says [Carol] Buckley. "We really want these elephants to live as natural a life as possible."

February 12, 2017 - FMT News

Carol Buckley, founder of Elephant Aid International, said, “If the goal of chaining an elephant is to prevent him from lying down, that is counter intuitive and a seriously flawed elephant management practice..."