This was before we all knew that elephant rides were not good for elephants. All I knew at the time that it was a super cool thing. I believe this was at African Lion Safari, but I can't actually find a photo, so I'm not 100% sure! This photo was actually taken at the Toronto Zoo a decade or so later.

Bali is beautiful. Although I don't think ill ever ride an elephant again. they should be in the wild not used to entertain us. lesson learned. 

Amazing some what scary ride through the jungle and river.

 Done! 

At Angkor Wat in Cambodia

 India 2018 - Rode an Elephant in India. Was not happy with the treatment of the animals. Next time I would rather bathe and help take care of them.

 In May 2012 I rode an elephant at Elephant Sanctuary in Hazyview, Mpumalanga, South Africa 

In the summer of 2015, when I traveled to India with 11 other girl-guides and four leaders, we went for an elephant ride up to the Amber Fort. It was a truly brilliant experience, and I can heartily recommend it to any other India-goers! 

The elephant was so big and didn't have a saddle so it was a bit scary but well worth it. Beautiful creature.

 Thailand

 I got to ride an elephant at the Tadmor Shrine Circus.  I got to sit in front and pet its head.  It was very dry and hairy, and surprisingly tosses you back and forth a lot.  It was fun, but I'm glad we don't ride elephants for regular transportation.. my legs would kill me! lol

I got to ride an elephant in Thailand.

At the Bristol Renaissance Faire.

Langkawi Malaysia

OH MY GOSH!! My mum and I rode an elephant called 'Bun-me' in Thailand, just outside Bangkok at the Elephant Village by the Floating Market! 

Getting onto her was scary at first, but once we started moving it was a lot better, and at one point she was flapping her ears they hit my foot!!! She was very calm though, and sure did love her bananas!

 When I was little and rode an elephant I didn't really understand that animals are not for this use. Now, looking back, I feel pretty bad that i did this. 

During my time working at the conservation I got one chance to ride an elephant. I rode him while we were giving them a bath and it was amazing. He got up and walked and I felt so high in the sky and it was an amazing feeling! 

Somewhat uncomfortable.  I didn't know that my face would be hit with tree branches and I felt like I was going to slide off of my elephant seat.  All in all, amazing expierence though.

Done at a circus!