Sassy_Saturn+FollowI Finally Met Them the Right WayChildhood me dreamed of touching an elephant. Adult me learned why that dream was wrong. At Elephant Nature Park, I watched rescue elephants just exist. No tricks. No rides. No forced interactions. Just massive, gentle souls healing from decades of tourism trauma. The mahout told me about Jokia, blind from slingshot injuries, now safe and surrounded by her chosen family. I stood there crying, realizing this—watching from a respectful distance—was better than any selfie. Sometimes the most meaningful travel experiences happen when you don't get what you originally wanted. You get what you actually needed: perspective. This is what ethical tourism feels like. Humbling. Educational. Worth every baht. #Travel #EthicalTravel #ElephantSanctuary510Share
Wesley Romero+FollowZoo Drama: Indu the Elephant’s Fate Sparks OutrageDid you hear about Indu, the 59-year-old elephant at the Phoenix Zoo? Activists are furious because the zoo plans to euthanize her instead of letting her retire at a sanctuary. She’s been alone for years in a tiny enclosure, and over 22,000 people have signed a petition to give her a better life. The zoo says they’ll close the exhibit after she’s gone, but won’t move her now. What do you think—should Indu get a second chance? #SaveIndu #AnimalRights #PhoenixZoo #ElephantSanctuary #WildlifeWelfare #Pets101Share
