In an historic and ground-breaking move that could set a precedent for other provinces and countries, Animals Asia has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Dak Lak province in Vietnam to end elephant riding.

The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) is an official agreement between the Dak lak government and Animals Asia. The government has agreed to end elephant riding tourism and other activities which affect elephant welfare and human safety, including the use of elephants in certain events at festivals. The MOU also agrees to implement ethical, elephant-friendly tourism activities in their place.