Indonesia has formally prohibited elephant riding across the country, issuing one of the most sweeping bans of its kind in Southeast Asia. A win for animal rights: In an order issued late 2025, the ...

(NewsNation) — Tourists looking to ride elephants in Indonesia will no longer be able to do so as the country’s government has officially banned the practice. The decision to end the popular tourism ...

"Animal welfare is our main priority," said Emma Kristiana Chandra, the zoo's public relations manager, according to Antara.

KTALnews.com (KTAL/KMSS) – The Indonesian Ministry of Forestry has banned elephant rides in zoos and conservation centers nationwide. World Animal Protection called it a “major victory” for elephants, ...

Indonesia is the first Asian nation to ban this popular tourist activity after shocking footage allegedly exposed the dark reality behind it. The historic move comes just three months after an ...

Suzanne Milthorpe, head of campaigns for World Animal Protection ANZ, said: "More great news for captive elephants in Indonesia as Mason Elephant Park has announced they will end elephant rides ...

FILE PHOTO: Tourists watch as Sumatran elephants parade in an event to commemorate Independence Day at Taman Safari Indonesia in Cisarua, Bogor regency, West Java, on Aug. 16, 2025. - Antara via The ...

The decision to end the popular tourism attraction throughout the entire archipelago is being applauded by animal rights activists who have long condemned the practice. World Animal Protection reports ...