Indianapolis Zoo - A Day with Tombi the Elephant

[@USmensnationalteam]

What an honor it must be to work with these creatures thank you keepers.

[@Blofeld811]

Lucky girl Tomby Have a great life

[@HYBSA003]

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[@scottlowman.1044]

I remember Tombi from Potter Park Zoo in Lansing Michigan.

[@seancrowley241]

Zoos are a great place for elephants and other animals. All of them in AZA facilities are so happy living there. Zoos and aquariums are great places for the public to contact nature and teach us the importance of protecting the earth. Lots of animal rights activists failed to recognize that good institutions did lots of great things for animals, such as providing medical care, enough food, and breeding program. When they say “All people using bullhooks are bad.” And “Every place that uses bullhooks are bad. It makes no sense! I know some people use it abusingly but saying all people abuse it is nonsense! That's saying that when one person uses a gun the wrong way, EVERYBODY uses it the wrong way! Think people! And saying lives are cut short in captivity is WRONG! There is SCIENTIFIC PROOF tht lives are LONGER in captivity. Lots of self claimed animal rights people only demonize those organizations, and I think it is very unfair for people working there. Lots of people working there has devoted themselves, and they do love their animals. Wild animals will die if they are sick, because no one will provide them medical care. And in lean times, lots of animals will die from dehydration and starvation. Animal rights activists failed to recognize nature is not a place free of violence. The killing in the wild is extremely excruciating for the prey. And if you had learned animal behavior, you will know some animals will kill to eliminate competition or out of hatred for other species. Elephants and African Buffaloes will kill lion cubs, because they hate them. Male lions and male tigers will kill Cubs they don't know in order to mate with females sooner. Most animals are definitely not free in the wild. They have territories, and they are confined to that place because their neighbors will fight with them if they move out. Lots of the fights are very violent and even bloody, such as the fight between large predators. Most animal rights activists portray the wild as a peaceful paradise. That is the biggest lie on earth. The jungle law will not sympathies animals in trouble. The weaker one will be bullied or even killed in the fight for survival. And nature is not free of human influence at all. Most wild places are constantly under the threat of human activities. Lots of endangered species were ruthlessly killed by poachers. Wild animals are constantly killed by local villagers in developing countries. Not only due to poaching, but also because of conflicts with humans. Herbivores such as elephants were killed because they eat and stampede crops, while predators were killed because they kill livestock and even humans. Living in the wild is not happy or safe at all. And it is very hard to survive under those threats. The theory of animal rights groups are not based on science. They are not true conservationists at all. They only exaggerate the darker side, but they failed to realize wild place is no better than the places they demonize. The true conservationists will stress the importance of protecting nature, habitat, and saving the endangered species. The efforts of animal rights activists are not on those important things to save nature. Lots of zoos actually have bred lots of endangered species, such as Asian elephants, tigers, pandas, California Condors, etc. Scientifically speaking, those organizations are helping the future of animals. The animal rights activists can achieve none of that. They keep talking but they did nothing to save nature. They tell the people who work their hardest to get a job with animals to “Go to hell.” And “Lack of education.” It is a great pity that animal rights activists are demonizing institutions that not only truly help animals, and conducting research that deepen our understanding of animals and nature. Those institutions has not only entertained the public, but educated us getting more knowledge of nature and remind us the importance to value so many important things. Wake up, don't believe in fake science or illogical allegations.

[@terriehurst8499]

I saw a bo hook or what ever they are called.

[@evoion4422]

1:18 I can see the bull hook in her hand

[@seancrowley241]

its a stick with a blunt point www.usnews.com/opinion/blogs/letters-to-the-editor/2014/12/23/ringling-bros-circus-does-not-abuse-elephants

[@dylanwray5071]

Creatures

[@21whichiswhich]

BULLHOOKS!!!

[@pierre5014]

Can African elephants be placed in the same enclosure with Asian elephants? Are there hybrids between these two species?

[@creepyjoe7621]

There has been a few cases of an African elephant breeding with an Asian elephant but for all I know there hasn’t been a successful crossbreed between an African elephant and an Asian elephant. You can put them in the same enclosure and they probably won’t breed.

[@evoion4422]

1:44 bull hook

[@seancrowley241]

www.usnews.com/opinion/blogs/letters-to-the-editor/2014/12/23/ringling-bros-circus-does-not-abuse-elephants

[@bulldawg4498]

Yes, why do the handlers carry those despicable bullhooks???

[@21whichiswhich]

Basically they are working Elephants no matter what forms and using bullhooks?!

[@seancrowley241]

www.usnews.com/opinion/blogs/letters-to-the-editor/2014/12/23/ringling-bros-circus-does-not-abuse-elephants

[@evoion4422]

1:20 I saw a bull hook in her hand I think they see these animals as money makers

[@seancrowley241]

www.usnews.com/opinion/blogs/letters-to-the-editor/2014/12/23/ringling-bros-circus-does-not-abuse-elephants

[@toddhollerson6820]

And every keeper carries a bull hook. Nice ?

[@seancrowley241]

its just a stick with a blunt point...

Coitados... comem ração industrial cheia de substâncias químicas e conservantes....

[@angelfisher8843]

why do you still use the bullhooks????????? not good

[@christiandelahoz2326]

ANGEL FISHER Its for CONTROL. Elephants can't exactly be put on a leash. A stick with a hook on the end is used to point and guide the elephant on where to go, it's only as bad as the trainer holding it. It's perfectly humane when used properly.

[@christiandelahoz2326]

ANGEL FISHER And it's an ankus, not bullhook. That's the proper name!

[@studinthemaking]

ANGEL FISHER They don’t have nails in them.

[@christiandelahoz2326]

studinthemaking Actually it sorta does. The clip part of the leash serves as the same part as the hook, to gently move the animal. And what's wrong with the hook being on the end? It's not even sharp, and it only does harm if you hit the elephant with it. Using it correctly is harmless to the animal. It's essentially an extension of your hand.

[@seancrowley241]

www.usnews.com/opinion/blogs/letters-to-the-editor/2014/12/23/ringling-bros-circus-does-not-abuse-elephants

[@melatimelati1313]

I love you

[@Automedon2]

Now they call circus tricks "behaviors". Isn't that special?

[@StarGiraffinum]

Wow. So many animal rights activists in the comments.

[@candijames3741]

Stop using bull sticks! Trashy trainers

[@AR-uz6kq]

Bullhooks

[@judib2858]

I am sickened by the fact that you use bull hooks! This video shows me that you see your elephants as money makers, not the intelligent, sentient beings they are. Why would you allow people to have contact with them? Those bull hooks won't make a difference if something scares one of the elephants while all those people are in close proximity! Please think about making a change for the better for your elephants and the humans involved with them. No bull hooks and no free contact are the way to go!

[@christiandelahoz2326]

First off, "bullhook" is an incorrect term, it's called an ankus and it is used to control a 5 ton animal, just like how a leash is used to control a dog, or a lead rope is used to control a horse. Without control, everyone including the animal is put in danger.

[@arielthepom]

a leash . doesnt harm the dog.

[@christiandelahoz2326]

Real. Bree It can if you intend too. Just like how an ankus can harm is you use it incorrectly. There is a correct and incorrect way to use it. The keepers are using it correctly. Hitting the elephant is an incorrect way.

[@buzzmct6242]

Your an idiot

[@trevorthompson7604]

Not right this elephant should be feeding and washing itself when I see the words elephant trainer and see bullhooks I see abuse

[@pamnosworthy1581]

Nice walks on asphalt..You sure must love your job?Wow what an unreal look at the life of captive elephants living in paddocks suitable for ducks..I have been viewing video's from PAWS and its a better way of life for elephants.The animals at PAWS do not have to perform they can just be elephants with 80 acres to roam in..Zoo's are a sad existance for huge animals.. Zoo's make me angry.😨😡

[@SK-sq5bk]

they have acrs of land at the zoo. they have a huge sivahanah. without zoos many animal woud be exinct

[@pat_zoo_posting2618]

You make me angry