http://www.worldanimalprotection.org/wi ... tertainers
Elephants destined for the tourism industry are separated from their mothers and family groups at just a few months old. Their spirits are broken as they undergo great physical and mental trauma to be forced to interact with and perform for people.
The appalling cruelty inflicted on Asian elephants over decades is now spreading throughout Southern Africa. If left unchecked hundreds more African elephants will face lifetimes of cruelty and abuse for tourist entertainment. We want to stop this happening before it's too late.