binh. “Elephant Liberation Campaign: Outcry over captive giants Thai and Banang in Vietnamese zoo sparks global concern for the welfare of these majestic creatures and calls for their release into sanctuary.”

Advocates are rallying for the release of two elderly elephants, Thai and Banang, from a zoo in Hanoi, Vietnam, where they have been held in captivity for over a decade.

The distressing conditions under which these giants are kept have sparked outrage, raising concerns about their welfare.

Thai and Banang, both female elephants, are currently confined with iron chains, severely limiting their movement.

This has prompted animal rights activists to demand their relocation to a more suitable environment.

A Petition advocating for their release into a national park has garnered support from nearly 70,000 people.

Recent photos from the zoo depict the elephants being fed grass and sugarcane while still chained, drawing attention to their plight.

Zoo authorities justify this restraint by citing concerns about the elephants’ aggression and the safety of caretakers, claiming that the use of chains is necessary due to a broken electric fence.

Despite these explanations, organizations like Animals Asia have called for the elephants to be returned to the wild, particularly to Yok Don National Park, expressing concerns about the long-term effects of captivity on their Health.

Vietnam Animal Eyes has also launched a Petition urging the relocation of the elephants from the zoo.

The zoo’s director, Le Si Dung, opposes releasing the elephants, arguing that they would struggle to survive in the wild after years of captivity.

However, animal welfare experts emphasize that the elephants’ confinement could lead to frustration and stress, hindering their natural behaviors.

Critics have likened the conditions at the zoo to a prison for the animals, with social media users expressing disappointment and vowing to boycott the facility.

Concerns over the declining population of wild elephants in Vietnam further underscore the urgency of addressing the welfare of captive elephants.

The push for the liberation of Thai and Banang reflects a growing awareness of animal rights issues in Vietnam and the need for improved conditions for captive wildlife.