Aek Nauli Elephant Conservation & Learning Center (ANECC) is a conservation learning center that integrates Sumatran Elephant management, education, research, capacity building, and partnerships to support the preservation of Indonesia’s biodiversity.
Located within the Aek Nauli Special-Purpose Forest Area (KHDTK), North Sumatra, ANECC serves as a learning space for communities, academics, government, and partners to understand conservation through experience, science, and collaboration.
Building the Future of Conservation Through Learning
ANECC was developed as part of a cooperation agreement between the Region I Extension and Human Resources Development Center and Yayasan Persamuhan Bodhicitta Mandala Medan, for the development of Sumatran Elephant conservation in KHDTK Aek Nauli.
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Our Elephants & Mahouts
ANECC currently manages six Sumatran Elephants, each accompanied by experienced mahouts. Every individual elephant has its own character and needs, so their care is provided individually with animal welfare as the top priority.
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Follow ANECC’s activities, articles, research, and field stories about Sumatran Elephant conservation.
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Conservation requires collaboration from many parties. Your support helps provide food, healthcare, facility development, and the implementation of education and conservation programs.
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