Born Free is saddened and frustrated by recent tragic events involving elephants in zoos around the world.
In September 2025, several reports of captive elephant deaths served as a reminder of the dangers faced by elephants in zoos.
These deaths are tragic and reinforce frustration with the zoo industry for keeping elephants in captivity and solitary confinement.
Such an irreversible complication can occur when an animal is under severe stress and in pain.
Author's summary: Elephant deaths in zoos highlight captivity issues.