EAI IN THE NEWS

January 19, 2023 - The Post-Searchlight

Elephant Aid International acquired a much-needed piece of equipment this week: a miniature conveyor belt. The sanctuary began fundraising for the conveyor in December of last year, and according to a press release, has managed to raise 70% of their goal of $6,244.

November 16, 2022 - The Post-Searchlight

This Friday will mark the one-year anniversary of Tarra the elephant’s arrival at Elephant Aid International’s sanctuary in Attapulgus. For Carol Buckley, president and CEO of Elephant Aid International, and Tarra’s owner and caretaker of 47 years, this has been the culmination of both a dream and ten years of…

September 22, 2022 - Lady Freethinker

Bo the Asian elephant celebrated his one-year anniversary at the Elephant Refuge North America (ERNA) this September.

September 15, 2022 - WCTV

One year ago, Bo left center stage as a star to begin his journey as a retired elephant at Elephant Refuge North America, in Attapulgus, Ga. Bo was born in captivity and performed for three decades.

July 27, 2022 - The Post Searchlight

Elephant Aid International (EAI) is nearing the completion of a major project: the expansion of their current EleCam livestream system. Currently, the sanctuary only has two cameras, neither of which are positioned to capture videos of its residents anymore, since both elephants have been moved into a larger enclosure.

June 15, 2022 - Tallahassee Democrat

The two Asian elephants who live at Elephant Refuge North America (ERNA) in Attapulgus, Georgia, now have an additional 750 acres to call home.

May 24, 2022 - WFSU Local News

Asian elephants Bo and Tarra - along with their dog friend Mala - gained 750 more acres to explore at Elephant Refuge North America in South Georgia.

May 12, 2022 - Georgia Outdoors

There is an Elephant Sanctuary near Bainbridge, Georgia. There are two residents that we will introduce. Bo, a retired circus elephant and Tarra, a female with an amazing past. There will be eight more arriving in the not too distant future!

April 29, 2022 - Valdosta Today

The two elephants who call South Georgia home are enjoying the benefits of a powerful health supplement thanks to The American Turmeric Company of Thomasville. The company donates 20 pounds of locally grown organic turmeric monthly to benefit the elephants living at Elephant Refuge North America (ERNA) in Attaplugus.

April 5, 2022 - WFSU Local News

A retired Tallahassee law officer has been honored for his volunteer work at the Elephant Refuge North America santuary near Attapulgas, Georgia. Phil Kiracofe has been named "Volunteer of the Year" by Elephant Aid International.

April 5, 2022 - Tallahassee Chronicle

Elephant Aid International (EAI) is honored to announce that Tallahassee resident Phil Kiracofe has been named the EAI Support Volunteer of the Year for 2021.

April 2, 2022 - WWAY News

Julie and Dillon Forbes have been named the Elephant Aid International (EAI) Special Projects Volunteers of the Year for 2021, the organization announced Saturday.

March 10, 2022 - WFSU Local Routes

Elephants are retiring in Georgia at a special place designed just for them. They may not have chosen it for themselves, but the woman who designed it is giving them everything they need to live out the rest of their days.

January 6, 2022 - The Havana Herald

Tarra the elephant is reunited with longtime trainer and owner, Carol Buckley Attapulgus is a small town in southern Georgia, close to the Florida border; it is also home to two Asian elephants, Bo and Tarra.

January 6, 2022 - The Havana Herald

Elephant Aid International, an education and advocacy organization that focuses on improving the lives of elephants around the world, has announced its first-ever essay contest for students.