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Welfare standards     Consultancy     Industry engagement   i   Responsible travel

Your trusted partner in elephant welfare standards services.

Our Services

Elephant welfare is the most important aspect of elephant tourism, and our services engage and strengthen the tourism industry’s role in providing excellent standards of elephant care while also meeting the needs of local communities and tourism stakeholders.

 

What is the difference between Certification and Assessment?

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Elephant Venue Certification 

Join the responsible elephant venue movement and get your elephant experience certified by ACES. Certified venues ensure top-notch elephant welfare, human resources, environmental enrichment, and community development. Our standards are based on expert findings and best management practices.

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Facility Performance Assessment

ACES assists elephant camps and tourism operators in improving the elephant care standards to align with local culture and international best practices. Assessing camp performance is a priority as it helps evaluate their current status and prepares them for ACES certification.

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Mystery Visit/Audit

The visit aims to ensure venues meet ethical standards, confirm claims align with practices, and identify potential issues in staff behavior or operations not evident in audits.

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Consultancy & Training 

ACES provides tailored solutions for elephant tourism operators to ensure high standards of elephant welfare, visitor and staff safety, and improved visitor experiences. Additionally, we collaborate with the travel industry to promote responsible elephant tourism.

Why Choose Us

Certification Elephants stands out for its commitment to excellence, reliability, and customer satisfaction. Our comprehensive approach ensures your products are consistently of the highest quality.

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Expert Team

Our dedicated team of professionals brings years of experience and expertise, ensuring thorough verifications and accurate results.

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The criteria

The highest level of elephant welfare, with benchmarks developed from expert findings, evidence-based research and camp management best practices.

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Tailored Solutions

We customize our services to meet the specific needs of elephant facilities, tour operators, and interested parties, ensuring the highest quality.

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Transparent

This independent elephant facility audit ensures total reliability and transparency by utilizing uncompromised third-party experts.

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