HERD Elephant Orphanage South Africa is Hosting 2nd Annual Trails For Trunks World Elephant Day Event 11 – 13 August 2023; Adopt an Elephant For a Chance to Win a Prize!
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HERD Elephant Orphanage South Africa is Hosting 2nd Annual Trails For Trunks World Elephant Day Event 11 – 13 August 2023; Adopt an Elephant For a Chance to Win a Prize!

HERD (Hoedspruit Elephant Rehabilitation & Development) South Africa is hosting its 2nd Annual TRAILS FOR TRUNKS event to coincide with the 2023 World Elephant Day Weekend. This will include a live event in South Africa and a VIRTUAL EVENT WORLDWIDE. And there is still time (deadline is 12 August 2023) to adopt a HERD elephant … Continue reading »

For Our Elephants: Celebrate World Wildlife Day 2023 as CITES Turns 50 on Their Shared Birthdays
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For Our Elephants: Celebrate World Wildlife Day 2023 as CITES Turns 50 on Their Shared Birthdays

Dear Elephants: World Wildlife Day is recognizing the 50th anniversary (3 March 1973) of CITES (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (5)) this year with their 2023 theme of ‘Partnerships for Wildlife Conservation’.  It is no coincidence that WWD chose March 3rd as their birth date to ‘celebrate all … Continue reading »

Happy Anniversary!: Elephant Spoken Here was born on World Elephant Day, August 12th, Seven Years Ago
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Happy Anniversary!: Elephant Spoken Here was born on World Elephant Day, August 12th, Seven Years Ago

Dear Elephants: Elephant Spoken Here was following in giant footsteps by choosing the 12th of August as our inaugural day. That goes without saying. The footprints that cause us the most concern, however, are yours, our elephants.  Protecting your species from the endless greed of poachers. Saving your species from human elephant conflict when more … Continue reading »

RSVP & Join in the Fun!: The Elephant Sanctuary in TN is Hosting the USPS First Day Issue of the ‘Elephants Forever Stamps’ Event on World Elephant Day 12 August 2022
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RSVP & Join in the Fun!: The Elephant Sanctuary in TN is Hosting the USPS First Day Issue of the ‘Elephants Forever Stamps’ Event on World Elephant Day 12 August 2022

The USPS will be dedicating their new ‘Elephants Forever Stamp’ on World Elephant Day, (& Elephant Spoken Here’s 7th Anniversary!) 12 August 2022, at The Elephant Discovery Center in Tennessee.  This will be a weekend long celebration including both in-person and virtual events#.    Host: The Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee Location of Event:  The Elephant Discovery … Continue reading »

HERD Elephant Orphanage Announces a World Elephant Day Event, 12 – 14 August 2022, & a Raffle to Win a Grand Prize!
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HERD Elephant Orphanage Announces a World Elephant Day Event, 12 – 14 August 2022, & a Raffle to Win a Grand Prize!

There is still time to qualify for the ‘raffle draw’ that corresponds with this event.   “Trails for Trunks: A HERD World Elephant Day Event” “Join us for a fun celebration of life and elephants over the weekend of World Elephant Day 12-14 August 2022. Walk, run, cycle, swim, dance… do any form of exercise … Continue reading »

World Wildlife Day, 3 March 2022 – What Can We Do To Help Our Elephants
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World Wildlife Day, 3 March 2022 – What Can We Do To Help Our Elephants

Dear Elephants: Here we are again on this World Wildlife Day 2022 hoping to create awareness of those species of wildlife that are the most critically endangered and in the most dire need of help. Unfortunately, you (our elephants) almost always top that list and as a keystone species the ecosystem, in turn, cannot continue … Continue reading »

On This World Elephant Day 12 August 2021 Let US Not Forget #FreeLucy, #FreeMundi, & #FreeBilly, All Trapped in Zoos
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On This World Elephant Day 12 August 2021 Let US Not Forget #FreeLucy, #FreeMundi, & #FreeBilly, All Trapped in Zoos

Elephant Spoken Here wishes World Elephant Day a Happy 10th Anniversary. This is a day (August 12th *) to highlight elephant conservation, and to recognize those who devote time and energy as elephant advocates, elephant activists and elephant experts who give voice to animals who are unable to speak for themselves. And to never forget … Continue reading »

Countdown to World Elephant Day 2021 With Lucy-Centric Elevents For Our Lucy the Elephant in Canada
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Countdown to World Elephant Day 2021 With Lucy-Centric Elevents For Our Lucy the Elephant in Canada

This year Elephant Spoken Here is devoting our efforts, during World Elephant Day & Elephant Spoken Here’s sixth birthday, both on August 12th, to help free Lucy the elephant from the Edmonton Valley Zoo in Canada. Therefore, all elevents will be Lucy-centric. 1) Aug 15th 2021 event : The World Is Watching – World Elephant … Continue reading »

If Not For a Baby Elephant: How a Wildlife Charity, The Born Free Foundation, Was Born
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If Not For a Baby Elephant: How a Wildlife Charity, The Born Free Foundation, Was Born

‘An elephant never forgets… and it never forgets it was born free.’  Virginia McKenna As she approached her 90th year British actress turned wildlife conservationist Virginia McKenna  (born 7 June 1931) shared the story of how a sweet little elephant named Pole Pole forever changed her life and inspired a couple (she and her husband … Continue reading »