Elephant Sculpture Herd Arrives in Boston | Boston News

A hundred life-sized elephant sculptures made from invasive Lantana camara have arrived in Boston’s Commonwealth Avenue Mall, kicking off “The Great Elephant Migration” — a traveling art installation since 2015 that’s raising awareness for wildlife conservation and empowering Indigenous artisans. Each elephant, inspired by real animals from Southern India, is part of a larger mission to repurpose an ecological threat while funding local conservation groups like the New England Aquarium. With prices reaching $22,500 per piece and over $1.4 million raised so far, this herd — heading east toward Boston Common — aims to stir emotional connection and inspire action. The Boston stop, the first of 2026’s tour, also hopes to boost tourism during quieter months, with future stops planned in Las Vegas, Washington D.C., and Rome. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/988f8400fc5197e1