What Would You Do if You Had an Elephant for a Pet?

I was able to interact closely with elephants during my trip to the Dubare Elephant Camp in Coorg, Karnataka. Before that, I had seen them only in zoos. If I had an elephant for a pet, I would be very happy. I would take care of it and play with it every day.

What Will You Feed Your Pet Elephant?

I have read that elephants are herbivores. They like eating grass, the bark of trees, and leaves. I had grains and hay made into a ball to feed the elephants at the camp. Moreover, I was told that they love jackfruit as well as other fruits such as apples, palms, and bananas. I will feed my pet elephant all its favorite greens and fruits. 

How Will You Pet Your Elephant?

I will pet my elephant by scratching its ears and back. I’ll bathe it using the garden hose that my mother uses to water plants. We would go for a walk in the afternoon, and I would swing on its trunk. I do not like animals being used as joyrides for people, so I won’t ride on my elephant’s back. I will make sure my pet elephant has a nice place to stay. Additionally, I will make sure to give it blankets so it does not feel cold. 

FAQs 

1. Are you allowed to keep elephants as pets? 

You can still adopt an elephant that is kept at the zoo. Several zoos offer this as an option. You can visit their websites to check the process of adoption. 

2. Would elephants be good as pets?

I do not think elephants will be good as pets because they are very big mammals that need a lot of space. They will be happier if they live in a forest, where they can roam around with their family and friends. 

3. What name would you give to your pet elephant, if you could have one?

I will name my pet elephant Thunder. Because of their size and weight, elephants can make the ground shake when they walk. They are very powerful and strong. This is why I will call my elephant Thunder.

4. Is the elephant a friendly animal? 

Elephants can be friendly animals. They are caring and sensitive beings. It is observed that adult elephants from the herd use their trunks to caress and soothe a baby elephant when it is crying. They are known to be relaxed if they do not feel threatened. But they can cause big damage if they get aggressive.

5. Do elephants enjoy being petted? 

Elephants seem to enjoy it when people scratch behind their ears, under their chin, and over their back. But it depends on the elephant. Like every human is different, the same is the case with elephants. Some may like you petting them, while others will not let you touch them.