Herds of elephants visiting Newport

Posted 8/14/24

A global exhibit of elephants is inspiring visitors to protect biodiversity and enable people and wildlife to share space. The 100 life-sized beasts made of an invasive vine in India are easily …

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Herds of elephants visiting Newport

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A global exhibit of elephants is inspiring visitors to protect biodiversity and enable people and wildlife to share space. The 100 life-sized beasts made of an invasive vine in India are easily viewed from the Cliff Walk (at Salve Regina you can walk onto the lawn in front of McAuley Hall and take selfies).

WHAT: Great Elephant Migration

WHEN: Now through Sept. 6

WHERE: Rough Point, The Breakers, Salve Regina University, Newport

COST: Free at Salve Regina; admission charge at The Breakers and Rough Point

MORE INFO: TheGreatElephantMigration.org

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