Knie Children's Zoo Ends Century-Old Elephant Ride Tradition

Historic Swiss zoo announces end to elephant rides by 2025, aligning with European endangered species protection standards and modern animal welfare practices.

Key Takeaways

Knie Children's Zoo in Rapperswil, Switzerland will end elephant rides by the end of 2025
The decision aligns with European Endangered Species Programme (EEP) requirements
EEP requires all animals to be kept in protected contact by 2030

By The Numbers

2025

Year when elephant rides will end

2030

EEP deadline for protected contact implementation

They Said

"The zoo wants to focus its elephant-keeping more on nature-based experiences, education and animal behaviour"
— Knie Children's Zoo Statement

Historic Change at Swiss Institution

Conservation and Modern Standards

Future of Elephant Experiences

Cultural Impact and Tradition

Sources & References

Swiss children’s zoo Knie ends elephant rides

SWI swissinfo.ch

Key Takeaways

Knie Children's Zoo in Rapperswil, Switzerland will end elephant rides by the end of 2025
The decision aligns with European Endangered Species Programme (EEP) requirements
EEP requires all animals to be kept in protected contact by 2030

By The Numbers

2025

Year when elephant rides will end

2030

EEP deadline for protected contact implementation

They Said

"The zoo wants to focus its elephant-keeping more on nature-based experiences, education and animal behaviour"
— Knie Children's Zoo Statement

Key Takeaways

By The Numbers

They Said

Historic Change at Swiss Institution

Conservation and Modern Standards

Future of Elephant Experiences

Cultural Impact and Tradition

Sources & References

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