The first session filled up so we've added a second!  

September 18th - 23rd, 2016
 
Join  Tiger Tops Elephant Camp, Nepal, and 
Elephant Aid International  on a life-changing journey into the lives of elephants


  Spend six days and five nights at Nepal's leading conservation resort living with elephants. You'll be joined by Carol Buckley, one of the world's foremost authorities on captive elephants, who will share her extensive knowledge about elephants and teach you how to care for and keep elephants' feet healthy.
Elephant Aid International (EAI) and Tiger Tops Elephant Camp are pleased to present a unique hands-on opportunity to experience how elephants live 
-- chainfree -- at Nepal's foremost conservation resort.
 
You'll immerse yourself in the lives and daily activities of the elephants, learning through observation and hands-on experience how the Tiger Tops family of elephants live and are managed.
 
Each morning, you'll accompany the elephants on their daily grass collecting excursions.
 
In the afternoon, you'll hike in Chitwan National Park and observe the elephants as they select, collect and eat a variety of natural vegetation, and then enjoy their playful antics as they refresh themselves in the Narayani River.
 
You'll assist the mahouts with  kuchi  making  --  rice and grass rolled into a compact "sandwich"-- and grass collecting, in the presence of the resident elephants.
 
And you'll end your day as the sun sets on the tranquil Tiger Tops Elephant Camp, watching the elephants in their corrals, playing, grazing and socializing with their friends.
 
You'll also expand your knowledge of elephant health and welfare. Each day, you'll be joined by Carol Buckley, who will share her knowledge about the care, feeding, humane training and rehabilitation of captive-held elephants. Carol will also teach you essential foot trimming and foot care techniques.

Click  here  to see a video of Carol trimming feet.

Carol, EAI's founder and CEO, has more than four decades experience rescuing, rehabilitating and caring for elephants in captivity. Carol is known for her extensive knowledge of elephant values, physiology and culture. She has developed revolutionary non-dominant management systems and holistic healthcare programs that support the recovery of elephants while ensuring their autonomy.

For the last six years, Carol has focused her efforts in Asia, in particular Nepal, providing foot care, teaching more humane methods of elephant management and building solar powered chain-free corrals. Her work has given her a deep understanding of the lives of working elephants and the people who care for them, the mahouts.


Deadline to  register is July 1!

Details
 
When:  September 18th - 23rd, 2016
Where:  Tiger Tops Elephant Camp, Nepal
What:  An all-inclusive eco-elephant friendly experience
Minimum age:  18
Program Capacity:  Maximum of 10 participants
 
Fees: Total workshop fee based on  double occupancy : US$ 1400* 
          Total workshop fee single occupancy: US$ 1700*
 
*Note: $500 of the cost is a tax-deductible contribution to Elephant Aid International, which is paid directly to EAI.
 

Questions?
Please contact   elevisions@gmail.com