5 Quotes by Susan Basford

We have no intention of sending these animals to a sanctuary. I don't know why we would. I think a sanctuary is appropriate for old, sick, needy elephants.

We try to create an intimate experience for our guests and to encourage them to care about exotic animals and places and to develop a conservation ethic; that's really what we're here to do. Seeing elephants is a big part of that.

Our elephants are healthier now than they have been for many years.

As elephants get older, pregnancies certainly become more problematic.

That's why we encourage people not to feed the animals. Maybe a better education program is needed.