Philip Price is a lead wildlife expert, filmmaker, animal conservationist and cultural innovator. He has 2 main passions - elephants and Burning Man.

Philip has been participating in Burning man for the last 24 years, leading one of the most famous camps - "I Love Elephants"

.In this episode, Philip shares his inspiring journey from conducting boutique tours and guiding trips down the Grand Canyon to becoming a prominent figure in the fight to save elephants in places like Sri Lanka and India. Learn how his passion led him to create impactful conservation films, influence major policy changes, and save hundreds of elephant lives. Additionally, Philip discusses his involvement with Burning Man, where he uses the festival as a platform to raise awareness for elephant conservation through his 'I Love Elephants' camp. Discover the unique blend of mindfulness, art, and community that makes Burning Man a transformative experience for participants. This episode is a fascinating mix of wildlife conservation, adventure, and the power of communal efforts to create change. Join us to explore how one man's dedication is making a difference, one elephant at a time.

00:00 - Highlights02:06 - Personal Stories and Adventures

05:48 - Challenges in Elephant Conservation

09:29 - Ethical Tourism and Elephant Sanctuaries

17:23 - Innovative Solutions for Elephant Protection

28:07 - Close Encounters with Elephants

38:53 - The Evolution of Burning Man

39:24 - Joining the Burning Man Art Scene

39:38 - Building Outdoor Sets and Circus Tents

40:44 - First Burning Man Experience

42:18 - Creating a Unique Burning Man Camp

43:34 - Promoting Elephant Conservation at Burning Man

45:45 - The Culture and Principles of Burning Man

48:35 - Challenges and Evolution of Burning Man

01:07:21 - Maintaining Camp Energy and Safety

01:16:06 - Collaborations and Future Plans

Links:

https://www.elephantsnow.org/

https://iloveelephantscamp.org/

https://www.facebook.com/SavingGanesh.org

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