Hermann Park Conservancy, with the support of a lead gift from the Dunwoody Foundation, presents The Great Elephant Migration - a month-long public art installation featuring 100 life-sized sculptures of Indian elephants made from dried lantana plants. On site throughout the month of April 2025, Houston is the fourth stop on this traveling installation's global journey, which will also feature the largest tusker the herd has ever had on display. As part of the Conservancy's Art in the Park initiative, the public art installation invites visitors to experience the beauty of wildlife conservation and sustainability.

“The Great Elephant Migration is more than an art installation—it is a call to action and a place to experience joy,” said Cara Lambright, president & CEO of Hermann Park Conservancy. “By bringing this breathtaking global effort to Hermann Park, we are inviting our community to be part of a worldwide movement to protect ecosystems, eradicate invasive species, and inspire change. These are shared values that span continents.”

From Tuesday, April 1, through Wednesday, April 30, The Great Elephant Migration can be experienced at Hermann Park for free during the Park’s operating hours of 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. The majority of herds will be located in the Park’s newest destination, the Commons, with additional herds at the Houston Museum of Natural Science and in the Texas Medical Center.

ABOUT THE GREAT ELEPHANT MIGRATION

The Great Elephant Migration is the fundraising adventure of 100 life-size Indian elephants migrating across the US to amplify indigenous knowledge and inspire the human race to share space. As they travel, they tell the story of Asia’s wild elephants and the indigenous communities living alongside them, where people and elephants coexist in the densest populations in the world. A collaboration between indigenous artisans, contemporary artists and cultural institutions, it is raising millions of dollars to power human-wildlife coexistence projects through partnerships with over 20 conservation NGOs in the USA and around the world. Visit thegreatelephantmigration.org to learn more about this initiative and see their previous stops.

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Hermann Park Conservancy, in partnership with the Houston Parks and Recreation Department and Houston Museum of Natural Science, will present a series of engaging activities alongside the installation, to be announced at a later date. 

Stay tuned for more details to come closer to the exhibition date!

GET INVOLVED

If you are interested in supporting The Great Elephant Migration's stay in Hermann Park, we welcome help through volunteers and sponsorships. Proceeds from local sponsors for this event directly support Hermann Park Conservancy’s program, including invasive species management within the Park. If interested in volunteering, email volunteer@hermannpark.org for more information.