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Four Asiatic Elephants Land in Osaka, Head to Himeji Central Park

An Indian specialist team is guiding the elephants to Himeji Central Park to oversee their transition.

After six months of preparation, they flew on a dedicated cargo flight and will travel 20 hours by road to their new home at Himeji Central Park-Safari Park. (Photo: Gokul VS/HT)
Asian elephants

Overview

  • The animals touched down in Osaka on July 25 and have embarked on a 20-hour road transfer under live-animal transport protocols.
  • This operation represents Bannerghatta Biological Park’s first international relocation of captive elephants in collaboration with Himeji Central Park-Safari Park.
  • Each elephant underwent six months of gradual crate training and was loaded into custom-designed containers stocked with light refreshments for comfort.
  • The journey combined a dedicated Boeing 777-200F cargo flight with an extended overland trip, all conducted according to strict international welfare standards.
  • A team of Indian veterinarians, biologists and mahouts will stay in Japan for one month to support acclimation efforts and train local staff.