Elephant rides off event list at fairs
“There will be no elephant rides at the Saratoga County Fair this summer, nor at any fairs or circuses held in the Capital Region.”- Daily Gazette
Elephants return to Washington County Fair
“Elephant Encounter, a Florida-based business, is bringing two elephants to the Washington County Fair next week for what owner Bill Morris says is an educational program. The show has drawn criticism from animal activists.” - TriCities.com
Fair opens in Meshoppen
” The fair, which begins today and will last through Monday, will also host two Asian elephants known as Janice and Dutchess. ” - The New Age Examiner
DEC: No elephant rides at fair
“Elephant rides have been a staple of the Dutchess County Fair attractions, but not this year. Instead, the elephants are simply on display.” - PoughkeepsieJournal.com
Elephants ornament Wyoming fair
“The Kiwanis Wyoming County Fair will host two really big guests this year. ” - The Times-Tribune
Elephants amaze at county fair
“She and all the other children at the Prince William County Fair got the chance to feed Duchess, one of two Asian elephants who were the stars of the B&C Adorable Animal Actors Show on Saturday.” - Potomac News Online
