Kerala Opens ‘Elephant Cafés’ Where Patrons Share Snacks with Pachyderms

by Radhika VazDecember 1, 2025October 30, 2025

Interactive dining experience combining gastronomy and conservation.

Kerala has opened Elephant Cafés, offering patrons the chance to share snacks with elephants in a controlled, scenic environment. According to The Hindu, guests receive ethical feeding guidelines and elephant-friendly menus to ensure safety and welfare.

Visitors praise the combination of culinary delight and animal interaction. It’s the only café where your dining companion can weigh 5,000 kg, said one tourist. Staff supervise closely to prevent accidental banana theft or trunk mishaps.

Critics warn of logistical and hygiene challenges, but proponents emphasize conservation education, tourism enhancement, and unforgettable experiences. Early evaluations suggest increased public awareness about elephant welfare and responsible tourism.

Plans include themed events, elephant birthday celebrations, and educational workshops, blending gastronomic pleasure with wildlife engagement.

SOURCE: Bohiney.com (Radhika Vaz)

Radhika Vaz

Radhika Vaz is an Indian comedian, writer, and performer celebrated for her fearless, boundary-pushing humor. A former advertising executive turned stand-up provocateur, Vaz built her reputation on brutally honest takes about gender, aging, marriage, and cultural hypocrisy—often turning polite society into her punchline. Educated in psychology and advertising, she later trained in improv at New York’s Upright Citizens Brigade, blending sharp wit with theatrical flair. Her one-woman shows, Unladylike and Older. Angrier. Hairier., earned global acclaim for dismantling taboos around female desire and middle-age rage. Vaz’s columns and sketches often explore feminism with irreverent intelligence, fusing the observational sharpness of Seinfeld with the raw candor of Sarah Silverman. Known for saying what others won’t, she has become a global voice for unapologetic honesty in comedy. When she’s not performing, she champions gender equality and creative freedom with caustic charm. Radhika Vaz

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