# Circus Zoo Campaigns Oregon's Elephant Car Wash Raises Funds & Delights Kids By Marissa Brassfield | Published 2009-07-26 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elephant-car-wash References: [news.bbc](http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/8146336.stm) & [wildlifesafari.org](http://www.wildlifesafari.org/) Oregon's [Elephant Car Wash](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elephant-family-usa) is an innovative and offbeat way to raise funds for the [Wildlife Safari](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/animal-cards) zoo. For $20, you can have your clunker scrubbed with a sponge by an elephant. These gentle giants even rinse off dirt using their trunks! Dan Van Slyke, the executive director of Wildlife Safari, says that according to elephant supervisor Carol Matthews, the elephants don't mind the work. Moreover, the Elephant Car Wash has been a huge success in terms of raising funds for the zoo. Check out another video of the Elephant Car wash at the [BBC](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beaver-water) link below. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.2/10 - Popularity: 19% | Activity: 9% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Pets](https://www.trendhunter.com/pets) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Fundraising Experiences:** Creating unique and offbeat experiences like Elephant Car Wash can attract donors and raise funds in a memorable way. - **Animal Interaction:** Designing interactive activities involving animals can foster a deeper connection between humans and wildlife. - **Unconventional Marketing:** Using unconventional marketing tactics, such as the Elephant Car Wash, can generate buzz and increase brand visibility. ### Where This Applies - **Nonprofit Organizations:** Nonprofit organizations can explore innovative fundraising experiences to engage donors and generate funds for their causes. - **Tourism and Entertainment:** The tourism and entertainment industry can develop interactive animal activities to attract visitors and create unique experiences. - **Marketing and Advertising:** Marketing and advertising agencies can incorporate unconventional tactics, like the Elephant Car Wash, to create memorable campaigns for their clients. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [AR Car Wash Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/car-wash-game.md) - [Elephant-Inspired Charitable Fashion Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elephant-family-usa.md) - [Outdoor Wildlife Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-great-elephant-migration.md) - [Hygienic Hippo Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/confessions-of-moo-deng.md) - [Elephant Brand Mascots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/daizo.md) - [Water-Free Car Wash Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/car-wash-kit.md) - [Fall-Scented Car Washes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pumpkin-spice-scented-car-wash.md) - [Surreal Car Care Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/you-are-how-you-car.md) - [Athlete-Approved Car Wash Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soapy-joes-car-wash.md)