Tourist pouring beer down elephant's trunk in Kenya sparks anger

Published: 8/28/2025
Tourist pouring beer down elephant's trunk in Kenya sparks anger
A Spanish tourist in Kenya sparked anger after posting videos of himself pouring beer down an elephant's trunk at the Ol Jogi Conservancy. The Instagram videos led to backlash and investigations by the Kenya Wildlife Service. The elephant, named Bupa, is a notable resident of the conservancy, known for its conservation efforts and rehabilitation of animal orphans. The incident comes amidst heightened scrutiny of tourist behavior in Kenya's wildlife parks, following a recent incident of tourists blocking migrating wildebeest at Maasai Mara.