Children Plead to End Elephant Rides at Jaipur's Amer Fort
Jaipur, a UNESCO World Heritage City, is known for its animal-friendly tourism. Recently, over 100 children from Cambridge School, Srinivaspuri, wrote to the Prime Minister of India, coinciding with World Animal Day in 2025. Their plea? To end elephant rides at Amer Fort, a popular tourist attraction in the world market.
World Animal Protection, celebrating its 75th anniversary, has been advocating for the retirement of riding elephants in Amer Fort to a suitable sanctuary. The children's initiative aligns with the organisation's decade-long campaign to stop cruelty to animals in Amer Fort.
Gajender Kumar Sharma, World Animal Protection's Country Director, praised the children's action. He commended their understanding of animal welfare and their commitment to ending elephant rides. The organisation also paid tribute to Jane Goodall, mourning her recent passing.
The children's letter to the Prime Minister highlights the growing awareness among young generations about animal welfare in the world news. If implemented, their request could significantly improve the lives of animals in Amer Fort. World Animal Protection continues to promote animal-friendly tourism and plant-based diets, also warning about the risks of zoonotic diseases from wildlife exploitation and intensive farming.
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