Meet Madhubala: World Animal Day Celebration @ Chelsea City Hall

In collaboration with the City of Chelsea, FOUR PAWS is proud to present Madhubala—a life-sized elephant sculpture that carries a powerful message of hope and resilience. Madhubala gained national attention as part of The Great Elephant Migration, a traveling exhibition featuring 100 life-sized elephant statues that toured cities from Newport to Los Angeles. The sculpture is named after the real Madhubala, an African elephant rescued by FOUR PAWS from heartbreaking conditions in a Pakistani zoo. We are honored to host this event on October 3rd as part of our World Animal Day celebrations. Observed on October 4th, World Animal Day is dedicated to raising awareness and inspiring action to protect the welfare of all animals. This gathering offers a meaningful opportunity to celebrate that mission here in Chelsea through art, community, and advocacy. Why attend? * Celebrate World Animal Day with community leaders, artists, animal advocates, and FOUR PAWS supporters * Learn about Madhubala’s incredible journey and FOUR PAWS commitment to rescuing and protecting captive wild animals * Experience the sculpture up close, crafted sustainably by Indigenous artisans from India’s Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve using dried Lantana camara, an invasive plant threatening elephant habitats * Connect with fellow supporters and local officials dedicated to animal welfare If you’re unable to attend, the Madhubala statue will remain on display to the public at Chelsea City Hall through December 31st. Please note: Parking near City Hall is limited; however, the location is fully accessible via public transportation options, making it easy to attend the celebration. We hope you will join us for this meaningful event. Your presence will help amplify the message of coexistence and support FOUR PAWS’ ongoing efforts to protect animals around the globe.