in all reality these elephants have something to do and they are in a group and six flags makes allot more money then most sanctuaries and if they are in poor shape or abused they don't make them money which in turn takes care of the animal. while there at my visit they limited the time there were interactions with the animals and the animal was doing something and not just standing there like at most zoos or sanctuaries I have seen . I guess anyone can find fault with anything
I ALLSO SEE NATHING WRONG. THEY ONLY HAVE ONE NOT ALL THE ELEPHATS IN THE WORL AT SIXFLAGS...&& U DONT LIKE MAYBEE U SHOULD NEVER GO HERE OR ANY OTHER ZOO...MORE FUN THE REST!!!
@tammeasha The only good thing about your ignorant comment is that I also happen to be BanWolfHunting and I can log on and delete it. I think I will. Goodbye!
Animals should be left in the wild with their family. @ Six FLags Disocvery Kingdom They have tons of Land and Sea Animals. THe Sea Animals Must misss all that free space they had to swim, hunt, and jump outta the water.
Yes! 6 Flags made IDA's Worst Zoo list yet again in 2009. Even crummy zoos don't have their animals perform silly, degrading and unnatural stunts like this.
And the same goes for the marine mammals at 6 Flags. The inherent cruelty is hidden behind the flashy shows with blaring music and pretty girls. There's nothing "educational" about it; it's cheap entertainment for the clueless.
animals belong in the wild. it is this confused civilization led by stupid people that makes this place what it is! USE YOUR MIND INSTEAD OF HAVING OTHERS USE IT FOR YOU! BE REAL, AND STAY REAL OR WE WILL ALL PERISH...
CD: yes, it was painfully obvious that she was bored and sick of performing that same stupid routine that she's been every day for God knows how long. It made me sad and ashamed to watch her. Sad for her, and ashamed to be a member of the same species who does that to her and all the other elephants in zoos, circuses, trekking camps, etc.
Dude, I've SEEN the bullhooks being used myself; and you can see them in some of my vids.
They may not use them as clubs (I certainly hope not) but they know exactly where the tender spots are to hook them with.
And just being there at the place is cruel. Elephants DO NOT belong in a crummy little paddock in an amusement park where there are -- how many rollercoasters? Around 10 or so? And how many other noisy rides?
Read other people's comments and you'll see everyone else agrees.
Ok I am sure they know all about the Animals but you are still proving No wrong is being Done. Six flags treats there animals with Respect. I woul dbe more worried about some of these Zoos than Six Flags (Not 6 Flags). People have been Giving this park alot of Greif because everyone wants to think they are doing good but when Six Flags does nothing wrong its like trying to convince fish that water is bad but they know its right. So Chill down and take a look around you all is fine at Six Flags.
Tell that to the flamingos at the park-- you know, the ones with the mutilated wings? Or did you not know about that? (See my other vid on them)
Look, the simple fact that there ARE animals at 6 Flags is wrong. It is a theme park, filled wtih roller coasters and other noisy rides and screaming visitors.
It's no place for captive animals, no matter how well they're treated.
And, sorry, but I am not going to "chill down", in fact I'm going to join IDA's demonstration out there June 20.
Because you cannot accept the truth. I am putting facts out there that PETA does more harm than Six Flags who does absolutly none. And all I see in this video is the Elephant having Fun. And getting Treats. It would probably be dead by now had it still been in Africa.
Why do you think she'd be dead? She's only 29, and elephants iive as long as humans do.
Sure, some scumbag poacher might have killed her, but who's to say?
"No harm"? Six Flags keepers use force and physical punishment to train and maintain dominance over the elephants and make them do unnatural tricks and give elephant rides.
Also see "6 Flags Mutilates Flamingos" by journeyman47.
I don't know why you keep bringing up Peta; it has nothing to do with me or this vid.
Some Scumbags Poacher, she could get sick, another Animal (Lions) Injuring her self.
They do not harm the Elephants I have friends who work for six flags in some and in Some Depts that work with the Animals. They use treats and patiance with the animals.
I can find no such website, and even if there was one I wouldn't believe it. Like I said, huge corporations that make billions of dollars don't like Peta. Making fake documents on a website would be pitifully easy for them.
As I also said, don't believe everything you read.
All of you who support PETA, I hope you all know that PETA kills hundreds of adoptable pets every year to save money. Or if you wanna average it out, about six dogs and cats every day.
Oh give me a break. Would you please stop spreading that stupid lie about PETA? It is not even a sanctuary and has no shelter of its own, it's just an animal welfare organization. There are no "adoptable" pets to kill, and the last thing members of PETA would want would be to kill any. They're there because they love animals, for Christ's sake. Go spread your idiotic lies somewhere else.
Its true. Why else would PETA have to by a $10,000 walk in Freezer? or that money from Peta was givin to a Terrorist who have been attacking buildings because people are making Vaccines? Peta people are Terrorist who also kill animals.
Seriously, do you know how many companies-- companies that make money off the exploitation and abuse of animals-- hate PETA? They have deep pockets, and can hire a lot of propaganda and negative publicity.
Frankly I'm suprised they haven't convinced America yet that PETA is a nazi group trying to take over the world.
Specking of which I love how PETA put similaritys to the Halocaust. Killing animals is nothing compaired to what the NAZIs did. You are all a bunch of Freaks of Nature brb my Veal is done.
Dude, I'm not even a member of PETA. I told you before this vid had nothing to do with them.
And ALL humans are Nazis when it comes to the way they treat animals-- except for us vegans who don't eat or wear them, or use them for experimentation or entertainment.
Look at this video, and imagine if the elephant was a retarted human, forced to perform. Wouldn't that be sick? That's how I see the whole thing. Sick.
Hi, so I know about this whole "don't support Six Flags" thing but I need to know something. So, at the end of the school year (the third to last day), the eighth graders are going on a field trip to Six Flags. Would going, but convincing the others not to go to the elephant show, ride the elephants, or go on rides close to the animals, make a difference? Or should I just not go and try to convince the other eighth graders not to go?
Great question! I applaud you going against your natural instincts to go and have a good time. I would advise discussing this with the teachers planning the outing; ask them to do some research before supporting this abuse and teaching their students to support it. They can read the truth from IDA's (In Defense of Animals) website (Google it). I would tell them you refuse to go, and tell them why, which might help them rethink their field trip choices.
Srry, that it's been a while, but I've lazy. Anyway, so I told many 8th graders about the abuse and some listened some didn't listen and are still going, but I also took your advice and told the teacher planning the outing, and he completely understood me, the problem was they already booked everything and if they cancelled the trip they'd have to return at least $15,000. But he said that it's something he can consider next year.
Just so your aware, these are more than just shows for the elephants. The shows provide enrichment and stimulation. Not to mention that on closed days and early mornings the elephants are taken for walks around the park. The trainers are positive and encouraging. And as for prizes, she is obviously being rewarded. "Heaps of food"? Would you give a kid an ice cream sundae twice a day just for doing his homework?
Oh give me a break. "Enrichment"?? That is supposed to be something that helps animals engage in their natural behavior, not perform stupid tricks for clueless visitors.
And you say elephants are "taken for walks around the park'?? What do you think they are, cocker spaniels? In the wild elephants walk for miles each day, and have a rich, complex social life. In 6 Flags they have nothing of the sort; they are prisoners perfoming like trained monkeys. How can you possibly defend that?
Thank you for so ably demonstrating the stupidity of supporters of this kind of exploitation. Your vulgar language and moronic ideas only serve to encourage me to fight even harder against 6 Flags and the abuse it engages in every day.
Man, they should at least give some sort of prize for being so "good" (when I say prize I mean things like heaps of food that elephants enjoy or something like that).
Yes, they should.... but that would cost money. Six Flags is all about making money... for the rich owners. And they will exploit whatever animals it takes to get more.
personally - i feel bad that Taj is with six flags still however - WE MUST LOOK AT THIS -
at this point i don't think it is at ALL FAIR TO HER - or healthy to rip her out of there and send her off to pat or carol sanctuary- since at this point - it is fact that she is in her final years - ( maybe even months ) - she is on borrowed time.
so ripping her away from a environment and herd she is familiar with - would be more cruel to her - we must ensure she is care 4 the best that she can b
A good point, but elephants adjust quite well to new places, especially when they are better than the old ones. Every elephant brought to a sanctuary that I've heard of is befriended by the others (being very social and family-oriented creatures) and adapts quickly.
And if all the 6 Flags elephants are brought to a sanctuary together, as they should be, there should be no problem at all. The Tennessee Elephant Sanctuary has offered to take them. I hope 6 Flags takes them up on their offer.
We really don't need elephants in captivity. What we need is more expansive elephant habitat and corridors through which they can travel to various areas of suitable habitat. Of course, in order to do that, we have to take care of the poverty problems in parts of Asia and Africa. But having these expansive habitats for elephants and other big animals could draw tourists to help with that other problem.
Yes! Great solutions to a tough problem. Western countries (If they REALLY care about elephant conservation as they claim) should all help those countries who still have wild elephants and other animals remaining, instead of pouring millions into their zoos. We need to get out of the mindset that it's ok to keep them in silly little zoos to gape at, and instead protect them in their native habitats where they belong.
Only some cities in Canada have banned animal acts in circuses. Take British Columbia for example - In vancouver and the surrounding cities, animal acts have been banned but in Merritt, Castlegar and many others, animal acts are still allowed.
Thanks BanWolfHunting for the video - people need to see how these majestic creatures are being mistreated - it breaks my heart.
Thanks for your comments. I think circuses with animals are also banned in the entire United Kingdom (England, Scotland, etc.), which is good (although the UK still has a long way to go with laboratory experimentation on animals).
Anway, we'll get there some day. Just tell everyone you know, and ask them to spread the word. We'll get it stopped, hopefully in our lifetimes!
Yes, it's VERY unnatural for an elephant to "sit up" like that, and hold its trunk up so much. They're trained to do that. Personally, I'd much rather watch them act naturally, like elephants should, not performing silly, degrading tricks for clueless tourists.
This really needs to stop! 2009 should be the year that we stop using these beautiful, intelligent, humorous, attentive, individuals for our selfish entertainment! Besides Tava shown here, the oldest Asian elephant in this country Taj is also here entertianing at 67 years of age! She should not be at Six Flags entertaining. She should be at a sanctuary enjoying her retirement. Period. Thank you again Ban!
Thank you too, Berber. I like how you describe the elephants as "individuals". Very well said.
And I read about Taj while I was there, poor thing. I wish I could have seen her and the others more, but they stay in their own little pen, standing around looking bored.... one was gnawing on a steel fence out of boredom or perhaps because of some kind of mineral deficit.
Anyway, you're right, Taj deserves to retire, not stay at that crummy place. Thanks for noticing.
Canada has banned animals acts in circuses for a reason. (Canada has a long way to go as far as animal welfare is concerned, yes.) This poor pachyderm doesn't belong here. None of them belong in these places anywhere in the world. Sharing your vid.
in all reality these elephants have something to do and they are in a group and six flags makes allot more money then most sanctuaries and if they are in poor shape or abused they don't make them money which in turn takes care of the animal. while there at my visit they limited the time there were interactions with the animals and the animal was doing something and not just standing there like at most zoos or sanctuaries I have seen . I guess anyone can find fault with anything
p19513 7 months ago
this is just sick..
an elephant should be around rollercoasters
The0LizFabulous 1 year ago
@The0LizFabulous I think you meant, "should NOT be around roller coasters".
journeyman47 11 months ago
i hoped the elephant hurts the person after the show is over!!!! SCREW SIX FLAGS
MrPoppy32 1 year ago
what did he say at the beginning? She doesn't need to feel anything? What the hell does that mean?
myprophet1 1 year ago
I ALLSO SEE NATHING WRONG. THEY ONLY HAVE ONE NOT ALL THE ELEPHATS IN THE WORL AT SIXFLAGS...&& U DONT LIKE MAYBEE U SHOULD NEVER GO HERE OR ANY OTHER ZOO...MORE FUN THE REST!!!
tammeasha 1 year ago
@tammeasha The only good thing about your ignorant comment is that I also happen to be BanWolfHunting and I can log on and delete it. I think I will. Goodbye!
journeyman47 11 months ago
Send her to the elephant sanctuary in Tennessee so she may experience some comfort. What a miserable existence here..
jam1037 2 years ago 2
Animals should be left in the wild with their family. @ Six FLags Disocvery Kingdom They have tons of Land and Sea Animals. THe Sea Animals Must misss all that free space they had to swim, hunt, and jump outta the water.
speedy21ful 2 years ago 2
Yes! 6 Flags made IDA's Worst Zoo list yet again in 2009. Even crummy zoos don't have their animals perform silly, degrading and unnatural stunts like this.
And the same goes for the marine mammals at 6 Flags. The inherent cruelty is hidden behind the flashy shows with blaring music and pretty girls. There's nothing "educational" about it; it's cheap entertainment for the clueless.
journeyman47 2 years ago
animals belong in the wild. it is this confused civilization led by stupid people that makes this place what it is! USE YOUR MIND INSTEAD OF HAVING OTHERS USE IT FOR YOU! BE REAL, AND STAY REAL OR WE WILL ALL PERISH...
rayflores 2 years ago 3
well said :)
ThePuzzleBoxDealer 2 years ago
Free the animals!
The elephant has no desire to perform silly tricks for human beings!
CDLver 2 years ago 4
CD: yes, it was painfully obvious that she was bored and sick of performing that same stupid routine that she's been every day for God knows how long. It made me sad and ashamed to watch her. Sad for her, and ashamed to be a member of the same species who does that to her and all the other elephants in zoos, circuses, trekking camps, etc.
Thanks for your comments.
journeyman47 2 years ago
That poor thing! She's miserable!!
YippeTown 2 years ago 3
Dude, I've SEEN the bullhooks being used myself; and you can see them in some of my vids.
They may not use them as clubs (I certainly hope not) but they know exactly where the tender spots are to hook them with.
And just being there at the place is cruel. Elephants DO NOT belong in a crummy little paddock in an amusement park where there are -- how many rollercoasters? Around 10 or so? And how many other noisy rides?
Read other people's comments and you'll see everyone else agrees.
BanWolfHunting 2 years ago 2
Ok I am sure they know all about the Animals but you are still proving No wrong is being Done. Six flags treats there animals with Respect. I woul dbe more worried about some of these Zoos than Six Flags (Not 6 Flags). People have been Giving this park alot of Greif because everyone wants to think they are doing good but when Six Flags does nothing wrong its like trying to convince fish that water is bad but they know its right. So Chill down and take a look around you all is fine at Six Flags.
KenJones1990 2 years ago
Tell that to the flamingos at the park-- you know, the ones with the mutilated wings? Or did you not know about that? (See my other vid on them)
Look, the simple fact that there ARE animals at 6 Flags is wrong. It is a theme park, filled wtih roller coasters and other noisy rides and screaming visitors.
It's no place for captive animals, no matter how well they're treated.
And, sorry, but I am not going to "chill down", in fact I'm going to join IDA's demonstration out there June 20.
journeyman47 2 years ago
@BanWolfHunting
I completely agree and that's exactly how I feel
ElephantAndSpyroFan 1 year ago
Sorry, but I'm gonna have to remove crazy, ugly ranting like that too.
Try to be more civilized next time.
BanWolfHunting 2 years ago
Because you cannot accept the truth. I am putting facts out there that PETA does more harm than Six Flags who does absolutly none. And all I see in this video is the Elephant having Fun. And getting Treats. It would probably be dead by now had it still been in Africa.
KenJones1990 2 years ago
Why do you think she'd be dead? She's only 29, and elephants iive as long as humans do.
Sure, some scumbag poacher might have killed her, but who's to say?
"No harm"? Six Flags keepers use force and physical punishment to train and maintain dominance over the elephants and make them do unnatural tricks and give elephant rides.
Also see "6 Flags Mutilates Flamingos" by journeyman47.
I don't know why you keep bringing up Peta; it has nothing to do with me or this vid.
BanWolfHunting 2 years ago
Some Scumbags Poacher, she could get sick, another Animal (Lions) Injuring her self.
They do not harm the Elephants I have friends who work for six flags in some and in Some Depts that work with the Animals. They use treats and patiance with the animals.
KenJones1990 2 years ago
Yes, I found it on Utube. Penn & Teller sound compelling, but a lot of their information is either misleading or is only part of the story.
Perhaps the tax statement is real, who knows? If is is, somehow I doubt the freezer is to keep animal bodies in.
I"ve written to them asking about it. I'll await an answer.
Meanwhile I'm gonna have to delete any of your comments with profanity it them; children may view this video.
BanWolfHunting 2 years ago
I don't have a copy but if you search Bullshit-Peta they show the statment on there
KenJones1990 2 years ago
I can find no such website, and even if there was one I wouldn't believe it. Like I said, huge corporations that make billions of dollars don't like Peta. Making fake documents on a website would be pitifully easy for them.
As I also said, don't believe everything you read.
BanWolfHunting 2 years ago
Whatever, dude.
journeyman47 2 years ago 2
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KenJones1990 2 years ago
All of you who support PETA, I hope you all know that PETA kills hundreds of adoptable pets every year to save money. Or if you wanna average it out, about six dogs and cats every day.
Skyfire9221 2 years ago
Oh give me a break. Would you please stop spreading that stupid lie about PETA? It is not even a sanctuary and has no shelter of its own, it's just an animal welfare organization. There are no "adoptable" pets to kill, and the last thing members of PETA would want would be to kill any. They're there because they love animals, for Christ's sake. Go spread your idiotic lies somewhere else.
PS this vid has nothing to do with PETA anyway.
journeyman47 2 years ago
Its true. Why else would PETA have to by a $10,000 walk in Freezer? or that money from Peta was givin to a Terrorist who have been attacking buildings because people are making Vaccines? Peta people are Terrorist who also kill animals.
KenJones1990 2 years ago
You're ranting like an idiot who believes everything he reads.
journeyman47 2 years ago
Dude it was in there Tax returns Filings which are made public and I have seen myself.
KenJones1990 2 years ago
Yawn. I'm underwhelmed by your iron-clad proof.
Seriously, do you know how many companies-- companies that make money off the exploitation and abuse of animals-- hate PETA? They have deep pockets, and can hire a lot of propaganda and negative publicity.
Frankly I'm suprised they haven't convinced America yet that PETA is a nazi group trying to take over the world.
BanWolfHunting 2 years ago
Specking of which I love how PETA put similaritys to the Halocaust. Killing animals is nothing compaired to what the NAZIs did. You are all a bunch of Freaks of Nature brb my Veal is done.
KenJones1990 2 years ago
Dude, I'm not even a member of PETA. I told you before this vid had nothing to do with them.
And ALL humans are Nazis when it comes to the way they treat animals-- except for us vegans who don't eat or wear them, or use them for experimentation or entertainment.
Look at this video, and imagine if the elephant was a retarted human, forced to perform. Wouldn't that be sick? That's how I see the whole thing. Sick.
BanWolfHunting 2 years ago
Hi, so I know about this whole "don't support Six Flags" thing but I need to know something. So, at the end of the school year (the third to last day), the eighth graders are going on a field trip to Six Flags. Would going, but convincing the others not to go to the elephant show, ride the elephants, or go on rides close to the animals, make a difference? Or should I just not go and try to convince the other eighth graders not to go?
SamCohenoftheJews2 2 years ago
Great question! I applaud you going against your natural instincts to go and have a good time. I would advise discussing this with the teachers planning the outing; ask them to do some research before supporting this abuse and teaching their students to support it. They can read the truth from IDA's (In Defense of Animals) website (Google it). I would tell them you refuse to go, and tell them why, which might help them rethink their field trip choices.
Please keep me posted on how it goes...
BanWolfHunting 2 years ago
Srry, that it's been a while, but I've lazy. Anyway, so I told many 8th graders about the abuse and some listened some didn't listen and are still going, but I also took your advice and told the teacher planning the outing, and he completely understood me, the problem was they already booked everything and if they cancelled the trip they'd have to return at least $15,000. But he said that it's something he can consider next year.
SamCohenoftheJews2 2 years ago 2
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journeyman47 2 years ago
Hey, that's great what you did. I was wondering how it went.
Thanks for talking to your teacher anyway; I bet he was impressed.
And maybe next time he'll think twice before supporting animal abuse.
Good job! And if he decides to go somewhere else next year, we've just cost 6 Flags over $15,000! Way to go!
BanWolfHunting 2 years ago
Just so your aware, these are more than just shows for the elephants. The shows provide enrichment and stimulation. Not to mention that on closed days and early mornings the elephants are taken for walks around the park. The trainers are positive and encouraging. And as for prizes, she is obviously being rewarded. "Heaps of food"? Would you give a kid an ice cream sundae twice a day just for doing his homework?
Skyfire9221 2 years ago
Oh give me a break. "Enrichment"?? That is supposed to be something that helps animals engage in their natural behavior, not perform stupid tricks for clueless visitors.
And you say elephants are "taken for walks around the park'?? What do you think they are, cocker spaniels? In the wild elephants walk for miles each day, and have a rich, complex social life. In 6 Flags they have nothing of the sort; they are prisoners perfoming like trained monkeys. How can you possibly defend that?
journeyman47 2 years ago 2
Dude, homework is a requirement and is natural for children. Doing painful and tiring tricks is neither of those for an elephant.
SamCohenoftheJews2 2 years ago 2
Exactly. Thanks.
BanWolfHunting 2 years ago
Six Flags takes care of animals people like you just annoy me. Go marry a goat you fag. BTW I love hamburgers and meat!
KenJones1990 3 years ago
Thank you for so ably demonstrating the stupidity of supporters of this kind of exploitation. Your vulgar language and moronic ideas only serve to encourage me to fight even harder against 6 Flags and the abuse it engages in every day.
journeyman47 2 years ago
Man, they should at least give some sort of prize for being so "good" (when I say prize I mean things like heaps of food that elephants enjoy or something like that).
SamCohenoftheJews2 3 years ago
Yes, they should.... but that would cost money. Six Flags is all about making money... for the rich owners. And they will exploit whatever animals it takes to get more.
journeyman47 3 years ago
personally - i feel bad that Taj is with six flags still however - WE MUST LOOK AT THIS -
at this point i don't think it is at ALL FAIR TO HER - or healthy to rip her out of there and send her off to pat or carol sanctuary- since at this point - it is fact that she is in her final years - ( maybe even months ) - she is on borrowed time.
so ripping her away from a environment and herd she is familiar with - would be more cruel to her - we must ensure she is care 4 the best that she can b
bt5050 3 years ago
A good point, but elephants adjust quite well to new places, especially when they are better than the old ones. Every elephant brought to a sanctuary that I've heard of is befriended by the others (being very social and family-oriented creatures) and adapts quickly.
And if all the 6 Flags elephants are brought to a sanctuary together, as they should be, there should be no problem at all. The Tennessee Elephant Sanctuary has offered to take them. I hope 6 Flags takes them up on their offer.
journeyman47 3 years ago
We really don't need elephants in captivity. What we need is more expansive elephant habitat and corridors through which they can travel to various areas of suitable habitat. Of course, in order to do that, we have to take care of the poverty problems in parts of Asia and Africa. But having these expansive habitats for elephants and other big animals could draw tourists to help with that other problem.
Retrieverman1 3 years ago 2
Yes! Great solutions to a tough problem. Western countries (If they REALLY care about elephant conservation as they claim) should all help those countries who still have wild elephants and other animals remaining, instead of pouring millions into their zoos. We need to get out of the mindset that it's ok to keep them in silly little zoos to gape at, and instead protect them in their native habitats where they belong.
Thanks for your comment.
journeyman47 3 years ago 3
Only some cities in Canada have banned animal acts in circuses. Take British Columbia for example - In vancouver and the surrounding cities, animal acts have been banned but in Merritt, Castlegar and many others, animal acts are still allowed.
Thanks BanWolfHunting for the video - people need to see how these majestic creatures are being mistreated - it breaks my heart.
ELECHICK8 3 years ago
Thanks for your comments. I think circuses with animals are also banned in the entire United Kingdom (England, Scotland, etc.), which is good (although the UK still has a long way to go with laboratory experimentation on animals).
Anway, we'll get there some day. Just tell everyone you know, and ask them to spread the word. We'll get it stopped, hopefully in our lifetimes!
journeyman47 3 years ago
this is degrading to a noble animal no animal should be made to do this they should be aloud to live free
7wolfs 3 years ago
Thank you, yes, you're right, it is degrading, not only to them, but to us as well for doing it to them.
It shames us all.
journeyman47 3 years ago
you are so right
7wolfs 3 years ago
Something seems unnatural about this..
crisology 3 years ago
Yes, it's VERY unnatural for an elephant to "sit up" like that, and hold its trunk up so much. They're trained to do that. Personally, I'd much rather watch them act naturally, like elephants should, not performing silly, degrading tricks for clueless tourists.
Thanks for commenting.
journeyman47 3 years ago
This really needs to stop! 2009 should be the year that we stop using these beautiful, intelligent, humorous, attentive, individuals for our selfish entertainment! Besides Tava shown here, the oldest Asian elephant in this country Taj is also here entertianing at 67 years of age! She should not be at Six Flags entertaining. She should be at a sanctuary enjoying her retirement. Period. Thank you again Ban!
myberber 3 years ago 2
Thank you too, Berber. I like how you describe the elephants as "individuals". Very well said.
And I read about Taj while I was there, poor thing. I wish I could have seen her and the others more, but they stay in their own little pen, standing around looking bored.... one was gnawing on a steel fence out of boredom or perhaps because of some kind of mineral deficit.
Anyway, you're right, Taj deserves to retire, not stay at that crummy place. Thanks for noticing.
BanWolfHunting 3 years ago
Canada has banned animals acts in circuses for a reason. (Canada has a long way to go as far as animal welfare is concerned, yes.) This poor pachyderm doesn't belong here. None of them belong in these places anywhere in the world. Sharing your vid.
askalice50 3 years ago
Thanks! You're absolutely right about Canada; they're pretty bad, but at least they and some other civilized countries have banned circus animals.
Please share this and other videos like it with as many people as you can. Thanks again!
BanWolfHunting 3 years ago