Did a couple really have sex on an elephant at that exhibit in Miami Beach? What we know
A couple got a little too excited about an unusual public art installation in Miami Beach early last week.
Page Six originally reported that a security guard caught two people having “loud sex” at the “Great Elephant Migration,” 100 life-size sculptures of elephants that were installed on the sand near 36th Street Park for Miami Art Week. The amorous pair were atop of one of the animals, which are made out of a repurposed invasive weed called Lantana camara by a team of artisans in India. The installation’s goal is to inspire conversations about coexistence with animals and conservation. Money raised from the sale of the pachyderms goes to support different environmental organizations.
A representative for the exhibit, which was organized by the Real Elephant Collective, confirmed the incident to Miami.com in an email.
“Tuesday night, a security guard heard strange noises and went over with his flashlight to investigate,” the rep wrote. “Apparently, he saw a couple having sex on top of one of the larger elephants. We do not know how they got up there.”
The guard reportedly asked them to leave, they complied and no arrests were made. Lucky for them, because in Florida, it’s against the law to have intercourse in public. Charges could include indecent exposure or lewd and lascivious behavior, with actual time behind bars involved.
In other words, don’t get any ideas. Especially because security at the free exhibit, which runs through Sunday, has been beefed up.
Fortunately, the fact that these risqué individuals used the viral display as their personal playground has not affected the foot traffic — or selfies.
“Thousands of people have visited and the exhibition has been very popular with influencers,” the rep concluded. “Everyone we talk to is bringing up the elephants.”
This story was originally published December 2, 2024 at 2:28 PM.
