Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries

Washington Post – Animal rides are cruel, advocates say. So why are we still doing them?

Pai Lin, whose back is sloped from enduring years of rides, now lives at the Wildlife Friends Foundation in Thailand. (Amy Jones/Moving Animals/Wildlife Friends Foundation Thailand)

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Robin Mason, GFAS

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Public awareness of the unethical treatment of elephants, camels and horses is forcing tourist attractions to consider alternate modes of transportation. Sanctuaries that emphasize observation instead of animal rides are viewed as best; to determine whether a venue is a true sanctuary, check out its credentials, such as accreditation by the Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries.

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