2012-10-03 - Woburn, United Kingdom.
Woburn Safari Park is currently looking to recruit a full time Elephant Keeper to join the team. Woburn’s Elephant Herd consists of 1.3 Asian Elephants managed primarily in free contact. Previous experience of working with elephants is preferred however not essential. Duties will include daily husbandry and management of the elephants including training, washing and exercising.
2010-03-23 - Woburn, United Kingdom.
Inside the ten tonne crate, which arrived at the park from Emmen Zoo in the Netherlands this morning, was Yu Zin a five tonne, female Asian elephant. Born 32 years ago, she joins three other Asian elephants that have lived at the Park for over a decade. Coincidentally it is thirteen years to the day since Woburns other elephants, male Raja, and females Damini and Chandrika arrived in Bedfordshire from India in 1997.
2008-05-30 - Woburn, United Kingdom.
David Bellamy was at Woburn Safari Park to open the new elephant house.Checking out the new elephant house at Woburn Safari Park. Chandrika, Damini and bull Raja moved in on Tuesday after the new Elephant House's official opening by TV conservationist David Bellamy and the Duke of Bedford. The sandy floor is easy on the toes and great for dust baths while the residents can wander off into side rooms for some peace and quiet. Dr Bellamy was pleased to see that the facility – one of the f...
2008-02-20 - Woburn, United Kingdom. Lisa Santer, Woburn Safari Park
With the completion of Woburn’s progressive new elephant facility in the Spring of 2008, and a desire to expand the size of Woburn’s herd, a vacancy has arisen for an elephant keeper to help look after Woburn's three Asian Elephants. The elephant section at Woburn currently operates a hands-on system for its two cows and a protected contact system for its bull. Experienced applicants are preferred, but non-experienced applicants may be considered to join one of the most progressive el...
2006-02-10 - Woburn, United Kingdom.
Experienced and non-experienced applicants are invited to apply to join one of the most progressive elephant sections in the UK to help look after Woburn's three Asian Elephants. The elephant section at Woburn operates a hands on policy in order that the elephants can be given the freedom to enjoy the surrounding lakes and woodland in safety. Full training in elephant handling will be given.
2025-03-27 - Chiang Mai, Thailand.
In a united effort to prevent forest fires, a team of three elephants joined over 20 locals in constructing firebreaks in Chiang Mai’s Mae Taeng district on Wednesday. The initiative, led by Phra Kh...
2025-03-27 - Cholamunda, India.
A Wild tusker, known as Kasera Komban, was found dead in abandoned septic tank in Kerala Malappuram. The tusker used to be affectionately called "Kasera Komban" due to its remarkably long tusks, which...
2025-03-18 - Wichita, United States.
The Sedgwick County Zoo announced Monday that 29-year-old African elephant Simunye delivered a stillborn calf following a healthy, full-term pregnancy. This would have marked the first elephant born a...
2025-03-08 - Guwahati, India.
A female elephant calf took birth in Assam’s Kaziranga National Park. The newborn, named Gauri, is the offspring of an elephant named Phulmai, who resides within the protected area of Kaziranga.
2025-03-05 - Trichy, India.
A 60-year-old female elephant named Jaini, who was being cared for at the MR Palayam Government Elephant Rehabilitation Centre in Reserve Forest under the Trichy Forest Division, has passed away. The ...
2025-02-07 - Amboseli, Kenya.
We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Paolo, one of Amboseli’s most famous and cherished elephants. At 46 years old, Paolo’s death marks the loss of a true giant, not only in size but ...
