ASIA'S FIRST WELFARE CERTIFIED ELEPHANT PARK
The Mason Elephant Park & Lodge is incredibly proud to be the first elephant park in Asia to be awarded the Gold Certification from the Asian Captive Elephants Standards.
Asian Captive Elephants Standards (ACES) is an independent enterprise providing elephant camps with the methodology, guidance, and on-site support to ensure all captive elephants are receiving the highest level of welfare possible through a rigorous assessment and audit process conducted by an experienced and dedicated team of elephant specialists, veterinarians, researchers, and conservationists.
Over the last 2 years Mason Adventures has worked closely together with ACES to further develop all aspects of the park for our elephants, staff, and guests alike to continue to uphold a sustainable future for the critically-endangered Sumatran elephant.
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GOLD ACCREDITATION 190+ CRITERIA
The goal of Certification is to ensure captive elephants are receiving the highest level of animal welfare, veterinary and conservation care possible. To achieve this, we had to comply with 8 individual sets of Accreditation, within which, there were a total of 191 seperate areas of evaluation :
CAMP MANAGEMENT - Operations, Registration, Legal Compliance, Microchiping & ID books & Reporting
STAFF MANAGEMENT - Employee Working Conditions, Training, Wages, Health Checks, Insurance & Records
ELEPHANT WELFARE - Animal Living Conditions, Socialisation, Diet, Vet Care, Health, Breeding & Supervision
ELEPHANT INTERACTIONS - Activities Scheduling: Riding, Bathing, Washing, Walking, Free-Roam & Feeding
CAMP QUALITY - Environmental Sustainability, Energy Conservation, Waste Management & Recycling
VISITOR SAFETY / EXPERIENCE - Visitor Education, Facilities, Communication, Engagement & Insurance
COMMUNITY RELATIONS - Local Engagement: Staffing & Resources, Protection Initiatives & Ivory Awareness
CONSERVATION - Protection Policies, Education & Awareness, Transparency, Logistics & Local Involvement
SUMATRAN CONTAINMENT CAMPS - ELEPHANTS ORIGINAL HOME
It is important to note that none of our elephants were ever taken directly from the wild. Our elephants were all rescued from Sumatran ‘Containment Camps’, where they were tethered for months on end and only had an average life expectancy of 3–7 years
United Nations FOQ - Sumatran Containment Camps Review www.fao.orgWHY WE'RE LOCATED HERE IN TARO
Due to the area's higher altitude, cleaner air, higher rainfall, cooler climate and lush tropical atmosphere, we chose Taro-Ubud as the best home for these gentle giants. It is much like their original habitat of the Sumatran jungle.
VETERINARY CARE & SUPERVISION
The elephants in our care are routinely checked by their Mahouts every morning and evening for any signs of being unwell or potential injury. As well and regular vitamin supplements, the elephants receive regular inspections by our established veterinary team.
RESPONSIBLE TOURISM & THE LOCAL COMMUNITY
Over the years we have maintained a wonderful collaboration with local villages and currently employ over 800 local staff company-wide. We also have an extended network of local community partners who together, help supply our elephants with 7 tonnes of food each day... It's a lot of work and a lot of food!
ELEPHANT / CARER RELATIONSHIPS
Every Mahout (Trainer) spends years developing a special bond between themselves and the elephant in their care. All training is done using our own unique system of patience, repetition & reward. Our park has never condoned the use of cruel training methods ever, and we have a no-punishment policy at our park.
ELEPHANT RESTING PADS
As our elephants were rescued from Sumatran ‘Containment Camps’ from many separate areas and herds, consequently, not all elephants get along well with one another. Our elephants are only tethered during their meal and sleep times, which helps prevents elephant fights, bullying, food stealing & protects the park an local environment.
OUR EXTENDED ELEPHANT FAMILY
Senggigi & Made Suana
Arum & Catur Kusworo
Melani & Made Suweta
Lukcip & Wayan Agustina
Desi & Wayan Budi
Rama & Suwanto
Fitri & Ni Wayan Sri Lestariani
Kusuma & Supomo
Tagor & Suntoro
Dewi & I Wayan Sartana
Eva & Gamal Prakoso
Niki & Suryono
Ola & Putu Sudiarta
Olin & Wayan Mada
Ramona & I Nyoman Raka
Bores & Sukatno
Yanti & Salhabil Siregar
Novi & Sugimin
Roxy & Ahmad Zahra Siregar
Puspa & Ahmad Rifai
Dina & Made Widiantara
Faty & Muhamad Rifai
Ryan & I Komang Darmadi
Deby & I Nyoman Budiasa
Jegeg & I Made Birawan
Ganteng & Hendra Juli Pramono
Rizki & Deddy Nurdiansyah
Fajar & Gede Yandika
Arjuna & Made Sudarma