Indonesia bans elephant rides nationwide in landmark move for wildlife welfare

BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Indonesia officially banned elephant rides in zoos and conservation centers across the country, marking a significant shift in how one of Southeast Asia’s most iconic animals is treated in tourism settings. The decision, announced by the Ministry of Forestry’s Directorate General of Natural Resources and Ecosystem Conservation late last […] The post Indonesia bans elephant rides nationwide in landmark move for wildlife welfare first appeared on The Optimist Daily: Making Solutions the News.