Elephant Ride Collection

Coney Island, Riding Elephant, 1911. Creator: Bain News Service
Coney Island, Riding Elephant, 1911

At Twopence a Time (b / w photo)
3102041 At Twopence a Time (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: At Twopence a Time)

Zoological Garden from London Town (colour litho)
CRA44019 Zoological Garden from London Town (colour litho) by Crane, T. (b.1843); Anthony Crane Collection, UK; English, out of copyright

The Prince of Wales at Parbutty Hill, Poonah, his First Elephant Ride (engraving)
1621499 The Prince of Wales at Parbutty Hill, Poonah, his First Elephant Ride (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Prince of Wales at Parbutty Hill)

Thailand, Surin, Surin. Elephant taxis await passengers at the Surin Railway station during the annual Elephant Roundup festival

Elephant rides at London Zoo, 1926-1927. Artist: McLeish
Elephant rides at London Zoo, 1926-1927. In the foreground is a llama-cart. Illustration from Wonderful London, volume I, edited by Arthur St John Adcock, published by Amalgamated Press (London)

Elephant ride and Indian tiger, Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve, Madhya Pradesh state, India, Asia

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Step back in time with these captivating images of elephant rides, a popular attraction from the past. In "At Twopence a Time," a black and white photograph from London Zoo, visitors eagerly await their turn for a ride at a mere penny each. The Prince of Wales, in an engraving from Parbutty Hill, Poonah, India, embarks on his first elephant ride, an experience once reserved for royalty. The majestic Amber Fort in Rajasthan, India, sets the stage for an unforgettable elephant journey. Fast forward to Thailand, where in Surin, Surin, passengers board "elephant taxis" at the railway station during the annual Elephant Festival. Lastly, an adventurous traveler enjoys an elephant ride while on the hunt for the elusive Indian tiger. These vintage images transport us to a world of wonder and excitement, where the gentle giants of the animal kingdom carried us through unforgettable experiences.