06/05/2026
Nature thrives when communities come together to protect it.
This World Environment Day 2026, Wildlife SOS welcomed government officials, local leaders, students, and community members to the Elephant Conservation and Care Centre (ECCC) for a day dedicated to environmental awareness, conservation, and collective action for a greener future.
We were honoured by the presence of Chief Guest Shri Pooran Prakash, Hon'ble MLA, Baldev Assembly Constituency, Mathura, and Shri Pankaj Prakash Advocate, MLA Representative, Baldev Assembly Constituency and Member, Uttar Pradesh Legislative Council. We were also privileged to welcome Dr. Pooja Gupta (CDO), along with the DPRO, Secretary, DFO Mathura, SDO, RFO, BDO, Forest Guards, and members of the local community.
The celebrations began with a plantation drive, followed by a guided tour of our Elephant Centre, where visitors had the opportunity to witness the care and rehabilitation of our elephants up close. They were warmly welcomed by Emma, Maya, and Phoolkali, making the experience even more special as they observed the routine care that goes into the daily well-being of our rescued elephants.
The atmosphere further became alive with drawing and skit competitions by students from Government Girls Inter College, Farah, and Charkula Global Public School, Mathura, who shared thoughtful and creative perspectives on the environment through their performances and artwork.
The event concluded with a prize distribution ceremony, making the day a vibrant celebration of awareness, compassion, and our collective responsibility towards the planet.