The Elephant Managers Association (EMA) is an international non-profit organization of professional elephant handlers, administrators, veterinarians, researchers and elephant enthusiasts. The EMA is dedicated to the welfare of the world's elephants through improved conservation, husbandry, research, education and communication. All our members adhere to the Elephant Managers Association, Inc. Code of Ethics and are committed to providing elephant care at the highest professional level.

The EMA was officially formed in 1988 with the goal to improve professional elephant management practices, which will result in improved communication, management, and care for elephants around the world.

Picture of the Month: Thia and Mac together in thier new exhibit at the Houston Zoo.