TARA

is one of the most famous Asian elephants in the world, and the real star of the Camp. The heroine of Mark Shand’s epic tale ‘Travels on my Elephant’, Tara came to her home at Kipling in 1989. Many guests come - and return again and again - just to spend time with her. Walking Tara down to the river and helping with her daily bath is a treasured ritual. Many of her new friends leave Kipling Camp somewhat teary-eyed. Read more...