Help us fund the Elephant Ambulance for another year
Together, we could fund Elephant Ambulance for another year and provide emergency veterinary care and life-saving medicine to elephants in the most remote corners of Laos and Cambodia.
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Donate nowThe Elephant Ambulance is the only chance of vital veterinary care for over 400 sick and vulnerable captive elephants in Laos and Cambodia
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In Laos and Cambodia, more than 400 captive elephants used in tourist entertainment have no access to basic veterinary care or emergency treatment. The Elephant Ambulance is the only service of its kind in the region; delivering life-saving medical care and ongoing treatment to ensure these elephants receive the critical support they need to survive and recover.
Mae Sunya suffered in chains; she was malnourished, had an infected abscess, was blind in one eye, and battled an infection in her remaining eye. Without urgent care, she faced full blindness and a life-threatening illness. The Elephant Ambulance arrived just in time, and with treatment, she made a full recovery.
Hundreds of elephants like Mae are waiting for help. Most captive elephants in Laos and Cambodia are privately owned and used for tourist rides. Removing them requires the owners’ consent, which is often difficult to obtain. While efforts continue to improve legal protections for these elephants and change the laws that allow their exploitation, immediate care is essential to relieve their suffering.
In 2024, the ambulance treated 132 elephants and responded to emergencies across Laos and Cambodia. This year, it plans to double its efforts, reaching over 200 elephants in desperate need across both countries and bringing relief to more elephants than ever before.
