The Great Elephant Migration makes an appearance in Las Vegas on Wednesday. June 25. The convoy arrives at Historic Commercial Center between 10:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. to receive the Key to the Strip by Clark County Commission Chairman Tick Segerbloom before making its way down the Strip at 11:30 a.m. with a police escort.
Please note that we’ve updated the schedule for the elephants’ procession to reflect new information as it came in.
🐘 So What’s It All About?
The Great Elephant Migration is an art project with a mission. The 100 life-size elephants, hand-crafted by Indigenous artists in South India, represent a theme of coexistence, based on the shared spaces between wild animals and people in densely populated Indian communities.
👀 How Do I See ‘Em?
The elephants are currently on a thousand-mile road trip through the American West, from Jackson Hole to Beverly Hills, making stops along the way, including national parks like Zion and Joshua Tree. The elephants travel in groups of two and three on Hertz trucks decorated in the style of Indian lorry art.
🤔 Who’s Behind It?
The project is led by The Real Elephant Collective of more than 200 Indian artists who coordinate with environmental leaders and organizations around the world. The elephants are designed to spread awareness of environmental issues through art and support more than 20 conservation NGOs (non-governmental organizations) that protect biodiversity around the world.
💰 Can I Have One Too?
Sure! The elephants themselves are fundraisers for the nonprofit effort. You can buy one in a choice of four sizes, ranging in price from $8,000 to $22,000. If you don’t have that kind of cash lying around, you can contribute to the cause by ordering clothing, decorations, and other merchandise.
- Add the Great Elephant Migration to your list of cool things to do in Las Vegas throughout June. [Hey Las Vegas ✍️]
