Born Free USA opposes a new bill in the Iowa State Senate that aims to make elephant rides legal again in the state.
Angela Grimes, Interim CEO of Born Free USA, says:
“There is a reason Iowa had wisely banned elephant rides in 2007 from being performed in the state – these sorts of forced interactions subject these animals to cruel training methods, inadequate care and conditions, and are dangerous for the animals and the people involved. To remove portions of the ban to allow elephant rides because of “disappointment of a lot of families” is as shortsighted as it is inhumane, and we urge these three lawmakers to reconsider this bill.”
For more information on why these close encounter animal experiences should all be banned, please click here.