It serves no benefit." Activists and zoo accreditation bodies said they believe African Lion Safari was the only site in Canada offering elephant rides when the attack happened there in 2019.

The rides, which were halted in 2019, had involved visitors going up a platform to climb onto an elephant's back. The animal would then walk around an oval track. (Supplied by Ministry of Labour) ...

They were moving to other camps when the elephant charged from behind. We are really sorry that we have lost our visitors,' police Commissioner Robertson Mweemba said.