No contact with jumbos, viewing zones, visitor restrictions: What is Karnataka’s Elephant Camp Safety Protocol? (opens original article in a new tab)

Karnataka's new elephant camp safety protocol bans physical contact with elephants, enforces viewing zones, limits visitor numbers, and restricts access to certain elephants and activities to ensure safety and welfare.

• Prohibits physical contact between tourists and elephants
• Limits visitor numbers and enforces viewing zones
• Restricts public access to certain elephants and activities
• Requires daily behavior assessment of elephants