Elephants feast on 20 varieties of treats at Chitwan’s annual picnic
Summary
Fifty-six elephants gathered at Baghmara Forest office near Sauraha for an annual picnic marking World Elephant Day, where they were served 20 varieties of food and treats. The event brought together private safari elephants, government elephants and conservation groups in Chitwan.
Key Points
- Fifty-six elephants took part in the annual elephant picnic at Baghmara Forest office premises near Sauraha to celebrate World Elephant Day.
- The 15th edition of the event was organised by the United Elephant Management Cooperative Limited with support from conservation agencies and organisations.
- The elephants were served fruits, grains, sweets and other treats including paddy, chickpeas, jaggery, sugarcane, apples, bananas and watermelons.
- Chitwan National Park officials and tourists attended the event, which highlights the link between elephant welfare and tourism.
