Dulary's Story:  Lessons on Elephants in Captivity

In this presentation we tell the story of Dulary, an Asian elephant who was captured in the wild when she was 6 months old, transported to the US and kept on display at the Philadelphia Zoo for 42 years. In 2007, Dulary moved to The Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee where she will live for the rest of her life.

Dulary’s experience is typical for many elephants living in captivity and in showing her life we are able to engage audience members in critical thinking about keeping wild animals confined for our entertainment.

This seminar is 45 minutes in length and is presented by Gigi Glendinning and Marianne Bessey, both of whom have been advocates for elephants for many years. They begin with a power point slide show and end with a 12 minute video of Dulary at The Elephant Sanctuary. A bullhook is passed around the audience so people can feel the sharp tips and the weight of the instrument used by zoos and circuses to control elephants.

Presentation Summary

Grades – 1 through 4
Time – 45 minutes
Audience – up to 30 students
Media – PowerPoint
Activity –create elephant buttons and take turns trying on elephant costume
Giveaway – key chains
Presenter – Marianne Bessey & Gigi Glendinning
Guest – N/A

Grades – 5 through 8
Time – 45 minutes
Audience – classroom or entire Middle School
Media – PowerPoint and 12 minute DVD
Activity –pass around bullhook
Giveaway – key chains
Presenter – Marianne Bessey & Gigi Glendinning
Guest – N/A
 

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