Barnum and Bailey Centre for Elephant Conservation

Status: Private

Species Bred:

Indian Elephant (Elephas Maximus Indicus)

Summary:

The Barnum and Bailey Centre for Elephant Conservation is a breeding farm located in Florida. As its name implies, this centre breeds retired elephants formerly used in the shows of the now defunct Ringling Bros. Barnum and Bailey Circus. The farm is 200 acres large and home to several Indian Elephants, formerly used in the circus shows. According to a mini-documentary produced by National Geographic, the elephants will still be trained. It's unknown what purpose the elephants serve on the farm, but supposedly conservation and research. The restraint policies are infamous with the USDA. It's thought the elephants on the farm may live longer than average zoo elephants, but a bit shorter than their wild counterparts.