EAI IN THE NEWS

December 21, 2016 - Tallahassee Democrat

Asian elephants may one day roam the pastures of South Georgia mere miles from Tallahassee. She [Carol Buckley] has a vision of creating a sanctuary for as many as 10 elephants on the land, which is less than a 30-mile drive from Tallahassee. And she wants to bring her elephant Tarra with her.

December 19, 2016 - The Daily Star

"Have you ever heard of the saying that an elephant never forgets? It's true." An 8th grade student from the International School Dhaka in Bangladesh wrote this poignant article about the cruelty elephants endure for human entertainment.

November 21, 2016 - Association Moey - Helping Captive Elephants

Association Moey founder (and frequent photographer for Elephant Aid International when in Nepal) Lena Quénard writes about her experience training with EAI founder Carol Buckley on the art of elephant foot care.

November 16, 2016 - National Geographic

Thanks to solar-powered, electric-fenced corrals, the chains have come off some captive elephants in Nepal.

October 22, 2016 - One Green Planet

Simsar Kali...is seven-years-old and has been in chains since she was a baby...thanks to Elephant Aid International, Simsar was freed from her chains in 2015! This video shows the sweet elephant getting used to running around her new environment and it never fails to make us smile!

October 20, 2016 - Elephant Watch Nepal

Elephant Watch Nepal features Tiger Tops' elephant program, which the resort -- Nepal's oldest safari company -- revamped in consultation with Carol Buckley and EAI.

September 30, 2016 - Nepali Times

Instead of riding them to observe wildlife, elephants themselves are now tourist attractions

August 7, 2016 - The Sacramento Bee

“If we’re going to have zoos, let them be like this,” said Carol Buckley, founder of Elephant Aid International.

August 3, 2016 - Terra Mater Magazine

Few understand elephants as well as American Carol Buckley. She is currently in Nepal to free elephants tamed in the Asian tradition from their chains. We have accompanied her on her delicate mission. Thanks to Terra Mater Magazine for permission to translate and post this article.

August 3, 2016 - Terra Mater Magazine

Few understand elephants as well as American Carol Buckley. She is currently in Nepal to free elephants tamed in the Asian tradition from their chains. We have accompanied her on her delicate mission. Thanks to Terra Mater Magazine for permission to post this article.

April 16, 2016 - The Dodo

EAI President & CEO Carol Buckley explains why elephants aren't built to carry weight on their backs.

April 11, 2016 - One Green Planet

EAI CEO Carol Buckley was visiting the Elephant Conservation Center in Vietnam and put her humane training methods to work in caring for a young injured elephant named Jun.

March 10, 2016 - The Canadian Press

Elephant behaviour consultant Carol Buckley determined the zoo has taken good care of Hanako and a move would prove far too risky for her health.

March 8, 2016 - BBC World Service

EAI President Carol Buckley discusses her recommendations for Hanako.

March 3, 2016 - CNN

Coverage of Carol Buckley's trip to Japan to assess the welfare of 69-year-old elephant Hanako, who has lived alone at Tokyo's Inokashira Park Zoo for decades.