Riding an elephant is one of the most popular tourist activities in Asia. But World Animal Protection’s study in 2017 revealed that more than 75% of nearly 3,000 elephants used for tourist entertainment in Asia are kept in severely-cruel conditions.

Where can you ethically visit elephants?

Here are 35 sanctuaries in 14 countries where you can enjoy a fun, non-riding experience with well-cared for elephants AND feel good about it!