Petition: Free Himeko, the Lonely Elephant Captive in Himeji Zoo Since 1994

Himeko the elephant was brought to the Himeji Zoo in 1994. She has been imprisoned there since, totally alone, for 24 long, lonely years. During “business hours” at this noisy zoo and amusement park, Himeko faces away from visitors and copes with her stress by bobbing and swaying nonstop. She also bangs her tail repeatedly against the steel door of her pen. The rest of the time she is trapped in a tiny, dark concrete indoor cell—with no food or water readily available—for 18 hours a day.

Source: Elephants in Japan: In Memory of Hanako/Youtube

Elephants are extremely intelligent animals and have complex social needs to maintain their psychological welfare, says Wild Welfare. It’s heartbreaking to imagine the many years of loneliness and pain that Himeko has been forced to endure, not able to voice her pain. Sign this petition demanding a chance at a better life for Himeko.

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