On World Elephant Day, the Adventures with Elephants reserve in South Africa allowed visitors to interact with the elephants by feeding and patting them. The reserve aims to educate people about elephants and promote conservation efforts. The manager emphasized the importance of spreading the message that elephants need a place on this planet. Visitors described the experience as educational and enjoyable, particularly for children. World Elephant Day takes place annually on August 12 and African elephant males can weigh up to 6 tonnes, making them the largest land animals.

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