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Center for Elephant Conservation

"Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey has the largest sustainable population of captive Asian elephants in the Western Hemisphere" - Kenneth Feld, Chairman and CEO, Feld Entertainment.

Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey
Center for Elephant Conservation

Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey© is committed to caring for the Asian elephant and this is our number one priority. A world leader in breeding this endangered species, the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Center for Elephant Conservation was established in 1995 to help preserve and protect the species’ well-being.

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Screening and Testing
For Tuberculosis in Elephants
Recently, animal rights activist groups have released "selected" documents to bolster their allegations and distortions regarding tuberculosis in elephants. Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® asked Dr. Dennis Schmitt, our Chair of Veterinary Services and Director of Research, to clarify any misconceptions about tuberculosis in captive elephants.

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Recent Arrivals
The Ringling Bros. Center for Elephant Conservation announces the birth of a 20th Asian elephant calf.

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Current News


11.12.07
INTERNATIONAL ELEPHANT SYMPOSIUM PROGRAM ABSTRACTS

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11.12.07
CONFERENCE ON ELEPHANT TUBERCULOSIS RESEARCH ESTABLISHES ACTION PLAN AT INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM

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11.08.07
U.S. District Court Further Limits Scope of Animal Rights Lawsuit

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8.24.07
US District Court Dramatically Narrows Issues in Seven Year Old Lawsuit

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Did You Know?

Elephants have sharp memories and may recognize trainers even after spending years apart.

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